Case neck measuring tool - which one?

[BrushyHillGuide]

I'm looking for a good tool for measuring case neck thickness; particularly for sorting. I'd like to get some suggestions on the best tools out there. So far, from looking around, it seems the Sinclair/Starret model with the manual micrometer is the best bet; but I'm sure there are others that I haven't found. Hoping the brain trust here will be able to help me out, as they have so many times in the past!

Fwiw- I'm reloading for 6.5CM (Lapua brass w/ sm primer), .260, 300wm, 25wssm, .223 & .17 Hornet.

 

[Webphut]

Starret or Mitutoyo tube micrometers! Can not go wrong with either. Be sure to buy one guage in half the max measurement of the tool to check the accuracy every once in a while too.

 

[Webphut]

Something like this:

https://m.mscdirect.com/mobileweb/product_detail?id=06233092&hasRestrictedParts=false

 

[Mr.Spradlin]

This is a nice one. Works very well and will last a few life times.

http://kmshooting.com/mitutoyo-micrometer.html

 

[Richard Coody]

tube micrometers are way too slow for sorting

Nielson neck checker. The Pumpkin

Fast and accurate

Hell to find though

 

[tenring]

I like my Starett and Mitutoyo also. Be sure to get one that measures to .0001"

 

[LCazador]

I use a Mitutoyo wall thickness micrometer with digital read out. For sorting brass you need something that will read out quickly, so the digital versions works best. It's like the one shown by Mr.Spradlin's post but with digital read out.

 

[mikecr]

The Nielson would be accurate with a ball anvil.
Not as much with a mandrel..
I like the Sinclair digital. http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloadi...r-digital-case-neck-micrometer-prod38161.aspx

 

[Toejoe12]

If you want quick sorting you can't go wrong here.
http://www.redding-reloading.com/online-catalog/46-case-neck-gauge

 

[Webphut]

tube micrometers are way too slow for sorting

Nielson neck checker. The Pumpkin

Fast and accurate

Hell to find though

I have never really had more than 60 cases to measure at a time, so I never paid attention to how long it takes.