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Ogive measuring

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:59 am
by lyonch
Does anyone know where i can purchase a tool that i can attach to my caliper that measures off of the ogive of the bullet? I have done some reasearching and have come up with no results. Thanks!!

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:06 am
by Daryl

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:25 am
by lyonch
Thanks a ton Daryl!! That's exactly what i was looking for :D

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:42 am
by Daryl
No problem Chris.

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:43 am
by devildogg
hornady lock-n-load bullet comparator get the set for aruond 26.08 comes with .224 .243 .257 .277 .284 .308 bushings that clamp on your caliper. :D

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:45 am
by lyonch
devildogg wrote:hornady lock-n-load bullet comparator get the set for aruond 26.08 comes with .224 .243 .257 .277 .284 .308 bushings that clamp on your caliper. :D
Devildog do you get the rear anvil too, or is that just a waste? Thanks for the input :wink: :D

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:04 am
by devildogg
I dont have one i just saw it in natchez this morning and was thinking it looked kina cool to have for working up loads and keep everything the same if a guy was loading for a couple of guns.

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:04 am
by Tim Anderson
Chris; All you need is the inserts and the holder that clamps onto the dial-calipers. The tool shown above was made by Stoney point products at one time here in Mn... The owner sold out to Horandy or still makes them for Hornady, not sure.. You should also get the bullet seating depth checking tool along with a cartridge case that you intend to load for.. They both go hand in hand with each other...

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:22 pm
by xdeano
both very handy little tools.

xdeano

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:26 am
by lyonch
Tim Anderson wrote: You should also get the bullet seating depth checking tool along with a cartridge case that you intend to load for..

TA do you by chance have a picture or a link of the tool you stated above?

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:22 am
by Daryl
I beleive this is what he is talking about Chris it kinda goes hand in hand with the comparator.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/de ... ber=570611

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:49 am
by lyonch
Daryl wrote:I beleive this is what he is talking about Chris it kinda goes hand in hand with the comparator.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/de ... ber=570611

Thanks Daryl!! I do have one of those already :D They are a slick tool!! I did buy the comparator last night for $30 at scheels (the same kit devildog recommended :wink: ). I also purchased a case prep machine from RCBS to make that process go faster too. There are so many tools a guy can purchase for reloading it's crazy!!!!

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:54 am
by Optimax90
Hey chris, if you want to do this step right, take a "fire formed" round and send it to Hornaday. They will drill and thread that round for you to fit on your O.A.L gauge, then you can get a TRUE measurment of your Ogive.... I was surprised how much differnece there was from the factory cases that are threaded and MY case that I sent in.... If I remember it was like 6.00 bucks just a little more that a mock case but well worth it!!!

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:19 am
by lyonch
I can see the logic behind that one Opti!! Thanks for the tip! I have several cases laying around, so i might try to thread one myself and see how it goes :shock: I have done it in the past, but it's been a while. Oh well if i a wreck a few pieces of Lapua brass, it's only money right :lol: :lol:

Re: Ogive measuring

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:14 pm
by Optimax90
I think they use an off the wall thread pattern, at least not a common one. at least that is what somebody told me, guess they tried it and it didn't work..... Its only six bucks you tight ass, hell thats two beers you don't have to buy levi next time......