Digital Headspace Gauge
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Headspace measurement is mechanical; the only thing digital is the indicator. Larry makes excellent products, and they work.
There are a few methods to accomplish this. It boils down to personal preference. Good luck!
I was not aware of Innovative Technologies tools. They appear to be producing a few items to take your reloading to the next level.
He sure does. The tool in question has been out for over a decade now. I own one of his belted collet sizing dies (a very innovative design) for a few years now, but I have yet to use it. IIRC, he is now retired but sure if he sold the company.
QuietTexan
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Agreed, there are multiple ways to skin this cat. My requirements are consistency and repeatability, if those two things can be got out of a process or tool then for me I say that works. Usually the dial or test gauge is the weakest link IMO, but sometimes design is a problem.
Even Big Red has tried to crack into the precision case measurement space:
Precision Measurement Station - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc
Sort components according to size and quality by comparing bullet ogive location, cartridge base to ogive location, headspace location and overall case length
Yes, I have one and I like it. You can zero on a fired case' datum and then adjust your die until you get the desired shoulder bump. It's universal and will work on all bottle necked cases.
I looked at the Hornady Measurement Station on Midway and it show's discontinued.
Hornady is still showing them on their website. You might want to ping them directly.
Snoopy 44
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I have had one for a short while and find it much handier than other methods for shoulder set back when sizing .243 WSSM in an AR 15 platform .004 to .005 set back is necessary versus the .001 to .002 needed in a bolt action. I have two of these AR15 in the WISM'S, and their headspace varies .001.
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I have and use the belted collet die that Larry made. I think it is a great die to have. Very "Innovative"…
JustMe2
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IMO the Hornady system is more repeatable due to the various headspace bushings which contact the shoulder in exactly the same place each time you change a bushing. It appears the IT requires you to adjust the horizontal screw touching the shoulder to align it where it contacts the shoulder about halfway up the shoulder. So, each time you change the IT to a different cartridge, this screw would need to be adjusted and would contact the shoulder in a different spot on the shoulder. For a one time measurement this would be OK, but to check your reloads much later after measuring/reloading other cartridges, it would be difficult to get the contact screw in the exact same location and therefore not be as repeatable as using a bushing.
I also use his belted collet die to squeeze the belted area back when it swells too large. Works like a champ to save brass.
I also use his belted collet die to squeeze the belted area back when it swells too large. Works like a champ to save brass.
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misterc01
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Yes. Works great.
misterc01
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Have you tried making a calibration case with a mark for the screw? I have a once-fired case "set" for each caliber I shoot for just that purpose. And I also use a Sinclair bushing set to double check the Hornady.
