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Posted: 1/27/2013 3:31:15 PM EDT
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Looking to get a digital caliper for case measurements and such. Has anyone tried these Neiko ones?
Neiko Calipers or should I shell out more for something like these: Mitutoyo Calipers |
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I have had good results with the Harbor Freight digital caliper,
Harbor Freight caliper They are not the quality of a professional caliper like the MItutoyo, but I have been satisfied with mine. The are accurate and repeatable. They are often on sale for $9.99 at the local stores. |
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The Neiko and the Harbor Freight look just like the Hornady - maybe all the same, different branding.
I have the Hornady, they work, but the sliding portion runs rough. I prefer the General brand from Home Depot for about $30. They work a little smoother and just seem easier. They also read in fractions where the Hornady does not. (for purposes other than reloading). I quickly found out two or three of them are handy when you have case comparators, etc. attached to the blades of one and need to do a different, simple measurement. Personally, I would not see the benefit of the $166 ones and would probably break or loose them anyway. |
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Don't bother dishing out the coin for the Mitutoyo. You are not machining Boeing aircraft parts. The Neiko calipers are very commonly OEM labeled through hundreds of brand and very accurate/reliable. I currently have a set OEM by Hornady. They have been going strong and accurate for the past 2.5 years.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/417494/hornady-electronic-caliper-6-stainless-steel |
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