Micrometer for neck wall thickness

[nuclear_shooter]

Looking to pick up a micrometer with the primary purpose of measuring neck wall thickness of brass, but would also like to use it for other things as well. I was thinking about a Mitutoyo but they have a large variety of anvil styles, tube, ball etc etc. In order to measure the inside of the neck I know I need a round anvil, but would this effect functionality in other types of measurements (as a simple example say bullet diameter or neck diameter)? What micrometers do you guys have and love?

 

[6.5labs]

I would save a little money and look at spi or fowler. Either would be plenty good for checking neck thickness. Mitutoya is great quality and will last forever but imho it is a little overkill for checking neck thickness. Either way a unimic with a ball attachment or a round pin would do you fine. As far as being versatile if you use a flat block it would work for most things but maybe not as good as a regular mic. I would check with msc or another industrial supply company before i bought from a reloading supplier. I find it to be a little cheaper.
Good luck

 

[nuclear_shooter]

Its actually going to end up being a gift, so as long as its around 150, shouldn't be too much of an issue. Of course if there are better or as good options for less money, that's fine too.

Edit: That is to say, somebody else wants to know what to get me for a gift. I'm not buying it as a gift for somebody else.

 

[DocB]

ns,

Look at the Mitutoyo one K&M modifies by grinding the stem/contact point to a smaller diameter for more a smaller area.

HTH,
DocB

 

[nuclear_shooter]

ns,

Look at the Mitutoyo one K&M modifies by grinding the stem/contact point to a smaller diameter for more a smaller area.

HTH,
DocB

Cool, thats actually the one I was looking at on Amazon. K&M Shooting - K & M Shooting Mitutoyo Wall Thickness Micrometer with 60 Degree Modification. Could you explain what the 60° modification is?

 

[nuclear_shooter]

Cool, thats actually the one I was looking at on Amazon. K&M Shooting - K & M Shooting Mitutoyo Wall Thickness Micrometer with 60 Degree Modification. Could you explain what the 60° modification is?

Figured it out by comparing the pictures.

 

[ZiaHunter]

Take a look at the Sinclair/Starrett model. I have used one for many years and accurate to .0001.

 

[300 jarret]

Buy the sinclsir it has an adjustable anvil and you s can make a stop very easy ! E maile [email protected] and I will tell you how and send pics. JVON