holding zero (caliper)

[Steve Ladino]

Usually I replace the battery or just buy a new one but I was wondering if anybody knows a method that works to get our old electronic calipers to hold their zero setting after measuring, ie. Base to ogive ?

 

[joshb]

A friend gave me my first set of Mitotoyo calipers. He told me they had "just come back from being recalibrated." I never found out who serviced them before he died.

 

[pacificman]

I had that problem with some inexpensive calipers...they would not hold zero. So from listening to advice
from others right here on this forum I bought some better ( a bit more expensive) calipers and problem solved.
Lots of knowledge from great shooters right here!!!

 

[mudduck]

I had problems with the cheap ones holding zero to. No problems with mitotoyo.

 

[KenOath]

Yep also had same issues with two sets of cheaper calipers, buying a set of Mitutoyo’s solved the problem..

 

[hoz53]

Usually I replace the battery or just buy a new one but I was wondering if anybody knows a method that works to get our old electronic calipers to hold their zero setting after measuring, ie. Base to ogive ?

i bought a set of the cheaper Mitutoyos and they worked great for awhile but then became inconsistent. i tried a new battery to no avail. get what you pay for - id buy the better mitutoyo next time. i like my starrett dial calipers best-

 

[pirate ammo]

i like my starrett dial calipers best-

and when a EMP strikes us they still work

 

[hoz53]

and when a EMP strikes us they still work

yeah dead bettery ect

 

[pirate ammo]

yeah dead bettery ect

graveyard dead or can't find or worse digital stuff fried,,

 

[Jonathan Zimmerman]

Buy dials, then no batteries to die. None of my Mitutoyo calipers lose zero, and they are middle of the road price wise.

 

[hoz53]

Buy dials, then no batteries to die. None of my Mitutoyo calipers lose zero, and they are middle of the road price wise.

yes thats what I and pirate were saying. all mine are starrett dial but those mitutoyo dials look real good. i have an 8" set of mitutoyo but they have 200 on the dial which i dont like- very good calipers though- i know mitutoyo makes them with 100 on the dial which is what i like.

 

[Clark]

I have dozens of calipers.
My cousin is at Mitutoyo and getting patents.
But I am embarrassed to say I prefer the cheaper Starretts.
For $93
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SJADL3G/?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[6MMsteve]

if you can find a set of Mitutoyo IP67 coolant proof calipers cheap, buy them quick they run about 400 new but sometimes you can find them at a real good deal, maybe a good cleaning is what they need, check for any burrs on the jaws with a strong magnifying glass, make sure your gauges are firm on the jaws, and always try to close the caliper the same way always I'm sure you already know all this, if it has a canal in the center make sure that is clean make sure your copper strip is always touching the bar, go over the caliper with a magnifying glass and check everything make sure your ID jaws are clearing one another if they have a small burr this will upset the reading, if your gauge is even slightly moving it will hamper the reading, make sure the rifle case is clean with acetone, make sure your bump gauge is clean dust will hamper the reading, make sure your depth rod is not bent slightly or has a burr or dirty take some soapy water and a toothbrush and scrub the depth gauge pocket, then blow out with air that's all I know lol

 

[Ledd Slinger]

I only use absolute zero electronic calipers and absolute zero electronic micrometers. Also always have mechanical tools on hand as backup.