Hornady comparator anvil base

[p5200]

Hello, I've purchased the headspace kit and it seems pretty hard to get a consistent reading while measuring my 6.5 creedmoor brass. Is the anvil base accessory more consistent when taking measurements? Thanks!

 

[Hoot]

I bought one to see how (if) it helped speed up getting the reading to settle. Its well made but did nothing for speeding up the process, over a bare caliper jaw. There's a certain degree of touch awareness involved in getting the cases to settle in, squared up, regardless of which way you go but they do settle in eventually.

That was just my experience. YMMV.

Hoot

 

[GLShooter]

I felt it sped things up.

Greg

 

[p5200]

That's nice to know, I'll save the money then

 

[p5200]

I've been measuring fired brass with primer still in it do I need to get a universal de priming die and de prime first?

 

[GLShooter]

That is the most accurate way.

 

[BoydAllen]

I've been measuring fired brass with primer still in it do I need to get a universal de priming die and de prime first?

Much later than I should have, I figured out that it is a lot easier to simply seat the fired primer out of the way with a firm squeeze of my hand priming tool.

 

[p5200]

I might try seating the primers out of the way till I get a de capping die.

 

[Ned Ludd]

Hello, I've purchased the headspace kit and it seems pretty hard to get a consistent reading while measuring my 6.5 creedmoor brass. Is the anvil base accessory more consistent when taking measurements? Thanks!

I also purchased one of the anvils a while back. For seating depth measurements, I actually found it more difficult to get consistent measurements with the anvil, rather than the naked caliper jaw. I was rather surprised as it was well-made and the idea of using it seems like it should be a no-brainer in terms of making the measurements easier. In any event, I went back to using the just the caliper jaw alone.

I would also point out that even though I didn't care for it, this is one of those things where personal preference can vary widely. In fairness, you pretty much have to try it to know whether it will be better for you. Fortunately, it's not stupidly expensive and if you don't like it, you could probably unload it if you were so inclined for a relatively small dollar amount.

 

[kiwijohn]

Mine (base / anvil) has wee dimple in its center. I think it's better without using the anvil.

 

[BoydAllen]

I might try seating the primers out of the way till I get a de capping die.

Unless you have some other reason like case cleaning, and wanting to get rid of primers for that, you will knock out your primers when you size the cases.

 

[JMayo]

I want a flat surface in order to make sure the bullet is standing correct.
There's a bit of a learning curve using the Hornady tools you'll get it if you keep trying keep figuring it out.
After all, this is a comparator and comparing numbers needs to be done the same way every time.

 

[rwj]

I want a flat surface in order to make sure the bullet is standing correct.
There's a bit of a learning curve using the Hornady tools you'll get it if you keep trying keep figuring it out.
After all, this is a comparator and comparing numbers needs to be done the same way every time.

If you’re seeking a flat end face, look at the surfaces adjoining the head stamp markings and you’ll likely notice that they are slightly raised. Easy to detect by placing the case head on a granite block and shining a light on the side opposite your eye. A few passes over a piece of 600 grit paper on the same granite surface removes them.

 

[p5200]

Unless you have some other reason like case cleaning, and wanting to get rid of primers for that, you will knock out your primers when you size the cases.

I always tumble brass with primers in anyway good deal!

 

[rjtfroggy]

give these a look, much better than Hornady's.

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[K22]

If you get one, make sure the slot is cut square. My friend has one that wasn't.

I don't use them; it just creates another interface with the jaws of the caliper and another variable. I use a Whidden Bump Gage - single piece - no inserts.

As others said, it takes some practice to minimize operator induced error.

Always remove the spent primer before measure fired cases. The easiest way I found was to use a de-primer die.

 

[Spoonbill]

I use the anvil. I set the case in the comparator and spin the case till its square