NapalmMan67
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How precise do calipers have to be in reloading? I have a Neiko digital caliper but the jaws don't shut all the way closed, they stay open about .003 to .005 of an inch, would it hurt anything to just add the.003 to .005 to every measurement when zero'd out? I got it last year in April so I don't have any purchase paperwork and it is supposed to have a one year warranty, should I press the issue and try to have Neiko replace it? I knocked off the reloading bench a couple of times, do you think that caused this situation to happen? Thanks. 74man
If they're metal jaws, knocking them off the bench may have caused a burr on the jaw tips. If that's the case, place a honing stone between the jaws like you were measuring it, soft pressure on both jaws and move the stone like you were "sanding" the jaws and knock to that burr down to make the jaws parallel/close without that gap.
Also check if it has an adjustable gib (Not Andy), there would be two set screws in the top of the frame by the slide lock knob. Those screws may have come loose also and need to be adjusted to keep more pressure on the gib and the jaws closed parallel.
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