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  • ammodave

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    I have a Mitutyo digital caliper but I really prefer dial calipers. My old Craftsman dial caliper is on its last legs and I'd like to replace it a stainless model. Does anyone make stainless calipers where one revolution of the dial equals 1"? Most seem to be .1".
     

    Jester896

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    hard to imagine wearing out an older Craftsman Caliper. I have one that I use almost daily for 20 years and haven't been able to wear it out. If you are looking for lower costs RCBS and Hornady both have a pair for around $50-55...about the same price as those Craftsman were IIRC. I don't think I have seen one with anything but 1 revolution per .1 that measured in .001. That is the way the Craftsman I have is set up.
     

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    For reloading use, 1" per Revolution would not be feasible. Just my opinion.
     

    ammodave

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    I use the calipers for measuring OAL and number of other chores around my workshop. For precise measurements I use the digital calipers.
     

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