Calipers

[JHTexas]

The bottom right is a Mitutoyo knock off. It will burn through a battery in about four days.

 

[hdwhit]

I'm still using my old non-dial stainless steel vernier caliper that I bought during my first semester in college.

I also have a fancy digital caliper that I bought some years later when I could afford better.

Still, since reloading rarely requires greater precision than +/- 0.001 inch, the old stainless steel calipers live on on my reloading bench where they are still used regularly.

 

[IWAC]

Handloading is mostly not "gnat's nut" precision, and "standard" measuring tools are for the most of us, sufficient. For tool and die makers and others who have more stringent requirements, it makes sense to buy the more precision items...and those who just like to have the best tools. No argument from me. I do draw the line at the plastic calipers, although I used one in my early years of reloading. It didn't seem to stunt my growth any.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

I'm still using my old non-dial stainless steel vernier caliper that I bought during my first semester in college.

I also have a fancy digital caliper that I bought some years later when I could afford better.

Still, since reloading rarely requires greater precision than +/- 0.001 inch, the old stainless steel calipers live on on my reloading bench where they are still used regularly.

I kinda wish I had my old vernier. They were really nice. Very solid feel. But they went the way of all things when young men get itchy feet.
As a recovering machinist I agree 100% with your statement.