Something i got that seems to be a good idea

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Wilson case gauge. Let's me know right away if something is out of wack.

L.E. Wilson Max Cartridge Ga 45 Colt (Long Colt)

L.E. Wilson has been producing high quality precision reloading tools for over 80 years. The Max Cartridge gauge gives reloaders the ability to check...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[Norm]

I got my first ones, .40 and .45, probably around 1990. I’ve found them to be handy. Got ‘em for .223 and .308 as well.

 

[rossi]

I bought a CNC Milled Block on ebay. Checks 9mm, .38 Super, .40 S&W, .45ACP. SUPER ACCURATE!

 

[Boogan1]

Since I started loading a lot of pistol ammo, specifically for competition, I gauge every round. I have found it is really important with range pickup 45 acp brass because I get about 1% or so that I have to run through my bulge buster die. I also have a gauge I run my 38 specials that I shoot in my revolvers through that checks for high primers.

 

[Bodhi]

Very useful. I routinely use them for rifle loading and revolver loads.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Very useful. I routinely use them for rifle loading and revolver loads.

Yep, if it fits, it ships.

 

[boatbum101]

All good reasons above . If you shoot competition & have learned to hate alibis , cut one using same chamber reamer as your barrel . Pistols ultimate is pull , plunk & spin . You'll quickly figure out crimp / oal for each bullet you load for that barrel . Revolvers pretty much if it'll chamber & bullet is sized correctly . Gauges in theory let you load for a std chamber ( SAAMI ) in that caliber & may or may not work for custom & / or match chambers .

 

[SAWMAN]

I have them and use them for 300BLK, 450Bushmaster,45-70,45-90Express,458Lott,38Super,and several others. I even have a couple for chamberings that I do not reload for. They are a "must have" for 50Beowulf and 458SOCOM. Handy for the 500S&W Mag also.
I highly reccomend that you buy the slotted models. (But you knew that.)
Mine are mostly the Sheridan brand.
The pro's have one cut when they cut their chamber on their precission rifle. ---- SAWMAN

 

[Capt. Dave]

I have them and use them for 300BLK, 450Bushmaster,45-70,45-90Express,458Lott,38Super,and several others. I even have a couple for chamberings that I do not reload for. They are a "must have" for 50Beowulf and 458SOCOM. Handy for the 500S&W Mag also.
I highly reccomend that you buy the slotted models. (But you knew that.)
Mine are mostly the Sheridan brand.
The pro's have one cut when they cut their chamber on their precission rifle. ---- SAWMAN

The windows are a must have have for necked brass. This pic is of a no go reload.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

See, I learned something. I figured it had the word "wilson" on the box and bought it. Assuming I got the best one. Next ones I get will have the cutouts.

 

[Longtooth]

See, I learned something. I figured it had the word "wilson" on the box and bought it. Assuming I got the best one. Next ones I get will have the cutouts.

Same. None of mine have the cutout...

 

[Jester896]

I use modified versions of them for rifle cases I size. I think most of them are Max gauges from Wilson rather than Min gauges.
Mine have a mic thimble on the bottom so I know exactly where the headspace is. A couple of my rifle we made them ourselves with tha GO Gauge and the thimble off of another gauge and marked which to use.

Mo's Gauge

 

[Jester896]

Next ones I get will have the cutouts.

you could take yours to oneshot and get him to mill yours

 

[SAWMAN]

You will also need a STEEL STREIGHT EDGE to go with it.
I use a 6" machinist ruler. Perfectly streight. --- SAWMAN

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Just for fun used the gauge on factory rounds, guess what they don't fit. WTH?

 

[Jester896]

because the bottom of the case is blown out

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[SAWMAN]

They should fit.
Are they the WFNGC or some kind of jacketed loading ?? Sometimes the Double Tap brand of 200gr WFNGC will not plunk. --- SAWMAN

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

They should fit.
Are they the WFNGC or some kind of jacketed loading ?? Sometimes the Double Tap brand of 200gr WFNGC will not plunk. --- SAWMAN

Yep, you know your rounds. There was a micro specks of corncob in it as well. Gtg now. Amazing how a few flecks in it could stop it up.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

My new friend...

 

[Mobile_Marksman]

The windows are a must have have for necked brass. This pic is of a no go reload. View attachment 144952

Where can I order one like this with the cut out? I've never seen one before but I could really use it