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I want a measuring tool to give me the ability to measure when I have bumped the shoulder back .002" for my hunting gun, as I am using a FL sizing die to resize. Additionally, I would like to know when my .223 brass has been resized to min. saami spec, to ensure it will fit in any .223 Rem. chamber. I would like to know what others are using for these measurements, and if one tool can do both measurements, or I need multiples.
Thanks in advance.
 
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maynard said:
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Ah I see. Okay now that looks like a nice piece of equipment. Is there anything cheaper that's effective, preferably multi-caliber?
 
no, multicaliber like the rcbs one, each is different, and why not just set your press up once and go from there? or you just take a case and size and measure it and use that to set up your press each time?
 
Lead Loader said:
no, multicaliber like the rcbs one, each is different, and why not just set your press up once and go from there? or you just take a case and size and measure it and use that to set up your press each time?
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I need a tool in order to set the locking on my dies. I know I can size until my bolt will close, but I want reliable chambering in my hunting gun, without over sizing. Additionally, for .223 semi, I want it to fit into any chamber. I will check out the Hornady gauge.
I have a hunch I need 2 tools.
 
The Hornady set will work but a lot depends on how ham-handed you are and how good your calipers are. I have seen young apprentices get +/- .002 or more on a measurement by how much pressure they apply. If you want to get a close measurement a caliper will work. If you want an exact measurement use a micrometer.
 
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