COAL-Just load to magazine length?

[Klem]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for your interest in designing shooting tools. What are the problems in the Hornady gauge that your gauge solves?

[mharpster]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for your interest in designing shooting tools. What are the problems in the Hornady gauge that your gauge solves?

Klem here a a few advantages over the Hornady Gauge and the stripped bolt method.
The brass is mechanically locked in the chamber instead of held by hand.
The bullet stops against the lands by means of an adjustable clutch mechanism not by "feel" such as pushing on a rod or closing the bolt.
Measurements are taken identically to your loaded ammo with the calipers centered and square to the case head.
No bolt disassembly/reassembly or extractor modifications required.
No need to repeatedly move the case from the rifle to the seating die.
Consistency. Repeatability. Adjustability. Accuracy.

Mike

[JASmith]

Thanks for a good answer to Klem’s question. I am rarely that succinct.

Looking forward to seeing price and user feedback — might be useful!

[mharpster]

You're welcome. All the information is on my website deadcentersports.com. There is some user feedback on there but not a lot. I have some more feedback in emails but haven't had a chance to add it to the website yet. If you search for LTL Gauge on the accurateshooter.com forum you can find some also.

[Klem]

Klem here a a few advantages over the Hornady Gauge and the stripped bolt method.
The brass is mechanically locked in the chamber instead of held by hand. (arguably no advantage, just different)
The bullet stops against the lands by means of an adjustable clutch mechanism not by "feel" such as pushing on a rod or closing the bolt. (arguably not an advantage, just different)
Measurements are taken identically to your loaded ammo with the calipers centered and square to the case head. (a simple one-time headspace measurement with a spent case which is then added to the Hornady comparator case measurement each time. Also saves having to post a spent case to you)
No bolt disassembly/reassembly or extractor modifications required. (the Hornady gauge doesn't require a bolt)
No need to repeatedly move the case from the rifle to the seating die. (??? - the Hornady gauge doesn't require a die)[/COLOR]
Consistency. Repeatability. Adjustability. Accuracy. (rhetoric)

Mike

Thanks Mike for the response.

I get that you are trying to garner sales but honestly, I'm just seeing a few differences to the same method as the Hornady gauge.

Also, with your 'Bullet Plucker' for dislodging the bullet when it jams into the lands. I just use my cleaning rod from the muzzle end.