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Re: Not all comparators are equal, Sinclair v Horniday
Actually it's a non issue. It does not matter what size bore the comparator has, so long as it's say .002" smaller than bullet diameter. I ahve used many different brands and made a bunch in the lathe with just whatever drill bit seemed would work.
What DOES matter is that you develop your load and continue to use the SAME individual comp for ALL your loading for that cartridge/rifle.
It's kinda like this: say you buy a CHEAP tape measure that is actually 7/8" off. or in that much error. say you need to cut a new shelf board for your book shelf. Well so long as you measure the gap with the bad tape measure, then measure the new board stock and cut it with the bad tape measure- you'll have a perfect fit. you won't get messed up unless you throw a different tape in the mix.
and you comparing two different comps is throwing two different tapes into the mix.
Actually it's a non issue. It does not matter what size bore the comparator has, so long as it's say .002" smaller than bullet diameter. I ahve used many different brands and made a bunch in the lathe with just whatever drill bit seemed would work.
What DOES matter is that you develop your load and continue to use the SAME individual comp for ALL your loading for that cartridge/rifle.
It's kinda like this: say you buy a CHEAP tape measure that is actually 7/8" off. or in that much error. say you need to cut a new shelf board for your book shelf. Well so long as you measure the gap with the bad tape measure, then measure the new board stock and cut it with the bad tape measure- you'll have a perfect fit. you won't get messed up unless you throw a different tape in the mix.
and you comparing two different comps is throwing two different tapes into the mix.
Re: Not all comparators are equal, Sinclair v Horniday
Like Tres said, as long as you use the same thing time and time again, none of that will matter.
Like Tres said, as long as you use the same thing time and time again, none of that will matter.
Re: Not all comparators are equal, Sinclair v Horniday
I was curious about this also. I ordered two comparator inserts from Sinclair and there is a noticeable difference between them.
I was curious about this also. I ordered two comparator inserts from Sinclair and there is a noticeable difference between them.
Re: Not all comparators are equal, Sinclair v Horniday
hey bud, I saw the title post, and was like "oh shit" someone's having the same issue that we had today! HA!!! Thanks again for the help...guess I'll go pick up that OAL gauge at Cabby's.
hey bud, I saw the title post, and was like "oh shit" someone's having the same issue that we had today! HA!!! Thanks again for the help...guess I'll go pick up that OAL gauge at Cabby's.
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