jonw Joined Sep 21, 2011 Messages 343 Likes 98 Location Central MA. Feedback: 0 / 0 / 0 Nov 12, 2017 #1/8 What is the purpose for the machined slot on the top of a 45acp cartridge gauge? Its like a small step down from the top of the cartridge checker.
What is the purpose for the machined slot on the top of a 45acp cartridge gauge? Its like a small step down from the top of the cartridge checker.
U Uzi2 NES Member Joined Sep 5, 2017 Messages 14,176 Likes 38,492 Feedback: 9 / 0 / 0 Nov 12, 2017 #2/8 Read the instructions.
gerrycaruso NES Member Joined Jun 9, 2006 Messages 5,325 Likes 5,517 Location westford Feedback: 23 / 0 / 0 Nov 12, 2017 #3/8 I have case gauges in .223, .308 and .30/06 and they all have that slot. I don't know what it's for either and I don't have any instructions to read.
I have case gauges in .223, .308 and .30/06 and they all have that slot. I don't know what it's for either and I don't have any instructions to read.
greencobra NES Member Joined Jul 2, 2011 Messages 27,225 Likes 26,724 Feedback: 31 / 0 / 0 Nov 12, 2017 #4/8 i believe that slot acts as your go/no go gauge for case length. as long as the round stays between the top of the die and doesn't go below that cut surface your good.
i believe that slot acts as your go/no go gauge for case length. as long as the round stays between the top of the die and doesn't go below that cut surface your good.
dhuze NES Member Joined Mar 26, 2006 Messages 9,710 Likes 4,273 Location An island surrounded by land on three sides Feedback: 8 / 0 / 0 Nov 12, 2017 #5/8 Uzi2 said: Read the instructions. Click to expand... That was way more helpful than actually answering the question. They are the headspace indicators. Your rounds should not be below or above it.
Uzi2 said: Read the instructions. Click to expand... That was way more helpful than actually answering the question. They are the headspace indicators. Your rounds should not be below or above it.
S Steve Marshall Joined May 2, 2010 Messages 1,097 Likes 293 Location N.H. Feedback: 10 / 0 / 0 Nov 13, 2017 #6/8 And of course the real question: How many use gages without understanding how they work? Reloaders scare the crap out of me.
And of course the real question: How many use gages without understanding how they work? Reloaders scare the crap out of me.
greencobra NES Member Joined Jul 2, 2011 Messages 27,225 Likes 26,724 Feedback: 31 / 0 / 0 Nov 13, 2017 #7/8 Uzi2 said: Read the instructions. Click to expand... instructions? what are instructions? real men throw them away and proceed.
Uzi2 said: Read the instructions. Click to expand... instructions? what are instructions? real men throw them away and proceed.
U Uzi2 NES Member Joined Sep 5, 2017 Messages 14,176 Likes 38,492 Feedback: 9 / 0 / 0 Nov 13, 2017 #8/8 greencobra said: instructions? what are instructions? real men throw them away and proceed. Click to expand... Then, they get on here and ask "how to".
greencobra said: instructions? what are instructions? real men throw them away and proceed. Click to expand... Then, they get on here and ask "how to".