Looking for a new case gauge

[ballman6711]

I'm getting ready to load for 7.62x39 and would like to get a case/ammunition gauge. I currently have a Sheridan for .223/.556 and would buy a 7.62x39 gauge from them but they don't make one. I'm looking at the L.E. Wilson gauge for min spec chambers. This one...

https://lewilson.com/brass-min-dimension-gage

I want to be able to load one round and have it usable in multiple guns. Any thoughts or experience with this gauge? Recommendations are also welcome.

chris

 

[troy fairweather]

What gun is it, most are a cip chamber, most us guns are saami chamber. I don't think I've seen cip gauges before. L.e. Wilson makes nice stuff tho.

 

[Reinz]

I have a few Wilson’s without issue. I haven’t used them that much. Wilson is a highly respected company. I doubt that you will be disappointed.

 

[ballman6711]

What gun is it, most are a cip chamber, most us guns are saami chamber. I don't think I've seen cip gauges before. L.e. Wilson makes nice stuff tho.

The rifle is an old Colt Match AR-15 with a 1/12 twist barrel. I bought it new shortly after the Clinton AWB went into effect. It's a good shooter with 123gr bullets, but I'm ready to start loading for it.

I also have a 1950 russian-made SKS (all matching numbers including the bayonet) and an AK-47 (which I honestly don't really like). I figure if the ammo fits the Colt, it will fit the other two.

chris

 

[Blue68f100]

The rifle is an old Colt Match AR-15 with a 1/12 twist barrel. I bought it new shortly after the Clinton AWB went into effect. It's a good shooter with 123gr bullets, but I'm ready to start loading for it.

My neighbor has one of those. With the 1:12 twist barrel it prefers the lighter 55gr bullets. The ones over 60gr tumbled in his.

 

[ballman6711]

The rifle is an old Colt Match AR-15 with a 1/12 twist barrel. I bought it new shortly after the Clinton AWB went into effect. It's a good shooter with 123gr bullets, but I'm ready to start loading for it.

My neighbor has one of those. With the 1:12 twist barrel it prefers the lighter 55gr bullets. The ones over 60gr tumbled in his.

My apologies, I should have stated that my Colt is chambered in 7.62x39. Hence the 123gr bullet.

My other AR is chambered in 223/5.56 with a 1/9 twist and shoots the 55gr and 62gr bullets well. Haven't tried anything heavier.

chris

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I load for my 7.62x39 AR with RCBS standard dies. Never had a feed problem. No need for a case gauge.

 

[ballman6711]

I load for my 7.62x39 AR with RCBS standard dies. Never had a feed problem. No need for a case gauge.

If you don't mind my asking, what powder do you use, and what weight bullets?

chris

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I do use one of these though, I run accura outdoors 120 grain .308 in mine. My bore slugs at .306. For my RAR i run 123 grain berrys .311. My best loads are with CFE BLK and H335. Also here is a pic of my groups with the AR at 100 yards.

 

[irishlad]

I have a Wilson gauge for every cartridge I load for. I like them.

 

[Rule3]

Can't go wrong with Wilson

 

[deadeye dick]

I have some Honady's in .45 ACP &.45 Colt, 9 MM, .38 &357, 223 R Works for me.