Jamie Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi folks. After knocking my digital vernier gauge off the shelf and into my glass of pop, I'm now in need of a new set... My damaged set weren't branded, but were relatively consistent. I've forgotten how much I paid for the unbranded damaged set. But I'd like to spend around £30, give or take a few quid for a new set. I have had a look on the "Shooting Shed" site, but they're not listed. I'll give them a call tomorrow.... I'm also considering going for the digital Hornady version as they seem ok...... Can anyone suggest a good tried and tested digital set, for around £30?? Thanks Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Insize are very good but might be just over £30 Just remembered I bought some that we're advertised as insize but weren't . If their not in a green box and have Insize on them their not. I got mine from cutwel after another place sent me fakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted December 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Cheers tisme, Never heard of "Insize", i'll have to do a bit of research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan5588 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi Jamie, you don't need to go to a Reloading supplier to get a set, Go to somewhere like Machine Mart, or Screwfix, The Clarke set I got from Machine mart for £19 are exactly the same as some of the so called reloaders sets for twice the price, I am sure like a lot of things they are made in the same factory and supplied with different company names at vastly different prices, have a check round before you shell out for something like a Hornady set, Regards Adrian Ps the Lilgun dispatched 2 foxes last night. cheers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I'll have a look on screw-fix and machine mart today. Nice result with the foxes, what bullets did you use Ady? atb Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 If you can stretch to a Mitutoyo then you'll never need anything else. Maybe a bit overkill for the reloader but used in precision machine shops (certainly ones I've been involved with) and worth the money. Other than that Machine Mart or Screw Fix would be a better bet than the branded reloading offerings. I got a Faithfull from a tooling supplier and it has been very good (but not a patch on the Mitutoyo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I always say use Mitutoyo, from memory a new 150,0mm digital will cost just under GBP75.00 if you look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan5588 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 40gn vmax with 13.3gn lilgun small rifle primers in the .22 K Hornet @3045fps Aj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Thanks for the replies folks, much appreciated I've looked at various makes, including Clarke, Mitutoyo, Hornady, and Insize. Although Mitutoyo are clearly the dogs dangles, I am nowhere near the stage where such precision would be of benefit to me.... Although I hope to progress to "Long Range" 100 - 800 yards target shooting next year, (If I can find a suitable club that will have me... ) I very much doubt that having such an accurate piece of equipment will make a difference to my level of target shooting..... Anyway, I ended buying a set of digital "Clarke" calipers. I'm very impressed so far. They seem very consistent and well made. I suppose only time will tell... Thanks again folks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybrock Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Over the years I've had several calipers, mainly flea bay jobbies and they've all ended up dying, so this time i've bit the bullet and bought a Starrett caliper, expensive but it should last me many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 My Clarke calipers are still going well, and very consistant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvet Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I have had 2 sets of mitotoyu calipers of ebay for around £30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I have had 2 sets of mitotoyu calipers of ebay for around £30 Probably cheap copies..... But who knows, perhaps you were lucky and got the real deal twice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Got ours from here http://www.warco.co.uk/calipers/308-digital-vernier-wthumb-wheel.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvet Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Probably cheap copies..... But who knows, perhaps you were lucky and got the real deal twice... Hey maybe you are right but they did come with pukka papers, box etc so I think they are kosher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Hunter Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I have owned Halfords Professional calipers and they have been great. I bought them about 6 years ago but they did develop a fault with the battery connections. Halfords 'Professional' range come with a lifetime guarantee. I popped into a random Halfords and they exchanged them for a brand new set, no questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Mitutoyo Dependable accuracy. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Mitutoyo Dependable accuracy. A I don't think anyone is saying otherwise A..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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