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Was looking at the digital calipers for ease of use to be honest . quick glance and I have my reading .

Easy to double check .

The analog for me I feel would have me doing the apralysis by analysis rechecking the readings all the time .
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It's a skill that you develop over time. If you willing to spend to get the same accuracy then great but dont sacrifice quality for ease.
 
Dial and balance beam for calipers and scales. They never need batteries. I second the general opinions on this Lee hand trimmers. They work but are tedious. A small rototool makes them less tedious but you may as well get a electric trimmer for the press at that point. Primers: I have both hand and electric. Never use the electric. With practice you can check a bucket full of brass and never miss a play in the first quarter.
 
Another vote for digital caliper and balance scale. Have both of each and have settled on these. Agree that quality is priority one. The digital scale is faster for some things like sorting brass, but weighing powder is easier on the balance for me. My digital caliper is an inherited "Mitutoyo". Never loses zero. That spelling is a little different than some here, so not sure of the reputation. Good luck.
 
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Another vote for digital caliper and balance scale. Have both of each and have settled on these. Agree that quality is priority one. The digital scale is faster for some things like sorting brass, but weighing powder is easier on the balance for me. My digital caliper is an inherited "Mitutoyo". Never loses zero. That spelling is a little different than some here, so not sure of the reputation. Good luck.
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If you're talking about tooling, the company name is Mitutoyo; for the sheet-metal tooling fabricator, Mitsutoyo-Kiko is the correct company. If you're talking about fine industrial measuring tools for professionals, the correct spelling is Starrett. :thumbup::D
 
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If you're talking about tooling, the company name is Mitutoyo; for the sheet-metal tooling fabricator, Mitsutoyo-Kiko is the correct company. If you're talking about fine industrial measuring tools for professionals, the correct spelling is Starrett. :thumbup::D
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Brown and sharp is the third and only other company worth mentioning
 
For what it's worth, I just began reloading. I use a Lee Safety Scale ($19) and my micrometer is from Harbor Freight ($14); both seem to work well for my use. I cannot help you with the case trimmer, though. I am looking for one myself, and the Lee setup interests me, but I've not made my mind up yet.

Mac
 
The current crop of bargain priced digital calipers are pretty good for the average reloader these days but I prefer dial calipers.

Among other reasons, you never have to worry about the batteries running down.

Nobody has mentioned vernier calipers and for good reason. They still provide good measurements but are difficult to read. If one is looking at used calipers, steer clear of vernier calipers.
 
Pawn shops near manufacturing areas typically have lots of high quality, well maintained machining tools for fair or cheap prices. It's worth a drive if you have the time and know what to look for.
 
I bought the Lyman Carbide trimmer kit that came with with a bunch of popular pilots, and added a .264, .452 (or .458, I can’t remember) and a .410 pilot that wasn’t in the kit. So far this has been a great tool for me.

I bought a Dillon dial caliper, but others will also do well.

My scale is a Frankfort Arsenal digital, confirmed for accuracy against a Lee balance scale. So far I haven’t had any issues with bad weight readings.

Stay safe.
 
I picked up a used RCBS manual trimmer and it did not come with a cutter .

Was looking at the RCBS 3 way cutter unable to find one for 223 right now.

Also going to need the original cutter that I can use for 6.5 does anybody know where I can pick up either of them have not been finding them .

Unable to trim anything right now until I at least find the cutter that came with the unit .
 
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A friend enlightened me to this ball mic and stand for less than $100.00 im very pleased with the quality of the the tool
 

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Metric units add no value for me in reloading or in my dabble in lathe turning but it may for others... there is no one shoe fits all. I am aware that people sometimes need different capabilities than i do. I am also aware that sometimes there are compromises for features that are not needed. An educated choice is the best choice.
 
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Well it looks like I need another trimmer as I have no cutter for the used one I just bought. the LE Wilson is looking pretty good . another rookie lesson learned dont buy used stuff without being able to see it . when you buy a trimmer and nobody mentions it does not come with a cutter one would think it has one . well looks like I have a 100 dollar paper weight lol

So with the LE wilson I would need to buy two shell holders one for 223 and one for 6.5 creedmor corrrect ?

Who has the best price on them where it is in stock , going to order one today.
 
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I normally check with Brunos shooting supply for Wilson products even if they show a back order Amy usually gets it to me fairly quick at a great price and yes get the fired case holder but you can skip the stand and micro adjust rather use a feeler gage and a small vice for setting and trimming
 
The new lyman powered trimmer may be a better value as it has all of the common inserts. It will probably not be as good on total accuracy but if you do batches of 223 you will be looking for something powered sooner than later. If your focus was small batch high precision then the wilson is a wonderful choice.
 
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