Is a case length gauge necessary?

• Jan 19, 2019

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I bought 2 case length gauges today thinking it was needed, but now I read that a lot of folks don't use them much.

Should I return them and buy some powder instead?

 

• Jan 19, 2019

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I've never used one.
Can't say either way I reckon.

 

• Jan 19, 2019

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Here's what I got.

 

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• Jan 19, 2019

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Mandatory, no. IMHO! Needed.

 

• Jan 19, 2019

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I haven't used one as I haven't reloaded bottlenecked cartridges yet but I get the impression they make life easier. I plan to get one when I start loading 30-06.

 

• Jan 19, 2019

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Return them. Waste of money.

Try the rounds in your barrel. If they fit you are good to go. Best gauge there is.

 

• Jan 19, 2019

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I have case gauges for all of my calibers except wildcats. If could have one for the wildcats, I'd have one for them as well. Easier to use than your barrel or measuring. You can make a quick visual inspection of your brass to determine if it's resized correctly and if the brass needs to be trimmed.

 

• Jan 22, 2019

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I have for both 223 & 308

 

• Jan 22, 2019

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If your case trimmer is working properly, you won't need it.

 

• Jan 22, 2019

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I also have one for pistol cases but it's a cube and it's kind of Bevo colored. It may be a lyman brand also.

 

• Jan 22, 2019

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A decent caliper set and a shoulder datum bump adapter is all a man needs imo. You can check proper sizing or remove the gauge and check oal for trimming.

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• Jan 23, 2019

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I've never used one. I have used the plunk test with the barrel for ammo I might be betting my life on though.