Any recommendations on digital calipers

[Charles McDonald]

I would rather not spend more than 100 or so. I need it to zero with a comparator also. I very read some wont zero like that? I have no brand preferences but would rather stay away from cheap unknown brands. Thanks

 

[mikehotel]

I gave up on the cheap ones... go ahead and bit the bullet.

 

[Charles McDonald]

Suggestions? I know the mityusomething is trusted? But many models to choose from?

 

[Walt Krafft]

Stay with a good dial. It will last a lot longer.

 

[1911mag]

Fowler makes decent ones and not break the bank. I sell all the high end ones but own a Fowler and works just fine.IMO

 

[Falfan2017]

I’ve had good luck with the frankford arsenal. Not real high end but it’s been consistent and worked for several years

 

[Dud]

I'm a fan of cheap calipers.

Just look for something that's not a copy of something else.

A caliper that's a copy of an old Mitutoyo is trying to be a copy more than it's trying to be a precision tool.

Look for good reviews too.

 

[Rick300]

Fowler makes decent ones and not break the bank. I sell all the high end ones but own a Fowler and works just fine.IMO

Works for me, too.

 

[243Lapua]

I buy mine used on Ebay or sometimes here on this site. Mitutoyo digimatic and they do zero with a comparator.

 

[Doug Beach]

Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) Absolute Scale Digital Caliper, 0 to 6"/0 to 150mm Measuring Range, 0.0005"/0.01mm Resolution, LCD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IG46NL2/?tag=accuratescom-20
You will not be disappointed.

 

[Charles McDonald]

Thanks for the replies!

 

[Bob L.]

Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) Absolute Scale Digital Caliper, 0 to 6"/0 to 150mm Measuring Range, 0.0005"/0.01mm Resolution, LCD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IG46NL2/?tag=accuratescom-20
You will not be disappointed.

This is what you seek.

 

[wkdickinson]

Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) Absolute Scale Digital Caliper, 0 to 6"/0 to 150mm Measuring Range, 0.0005"/0.01mm Resolution, LCD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IG46NL2/?tag=accuratescom-20
You will not be disappointed.

+1

 

[K9TXS]

I use two different Mitutoyo, one is digital the other is dial. I like them both. I bought the digital one, 500-196 and I won the dial at a rifle match several years ago. Mitutoyo makes several different models of the dial caliper as well. Mine is the 6" with the black face, 505-742-56.

If you go with the dial, make sure you look at the face "color". For me the black face and white numbers are very easy to read. The numbers really stand out on the black face. There's several other face colors to choose from.

If you go with the Mitutoyo dial caliper, look on Amazon and you will be able to see the different color faces.

 

[dmoran]

"Best bang for the buck" <> IMO/IME

iGaging Absolute Origin IP54 Digital Calipers

Around $40 for a 6" / around $55 for an 8"
Lot's of options and sizes
Data output (cable and/or Bluetooth)
Good battery life (CR2032 3V battery) - been getting Plus-1-year from cheaper lithium's (Loopacell = 20 for under $10)
Amazon Link: www.amazon.com/iGaging-ABSOLUTE-Digital-Electronic-Caliper/

Have become a big fan of iGaging Digital measuring tools (have 3 of there calipers, 1 micrometer, and 4 of there indicators).

Here's a Caliper Roundup video worth watching:

 

[Kracken McGraw]

"Best bang for the buck" <> IMO/IME

iGaging Absolute Origin IP54 Digital Calipers

Around $40 for a 6" / around $55 for an 8"
Lot's of options and sizes
Data output (cable and/or Bluetooth)
Good battery life (CR2032 3V battery) - been getting Plus-1-year from cheaper lithium's (Loopacell = 20 for under $10)
Amazon Link: www.amazon.com/iGaging-ABSOLUTE-Digital-Electronic-Caliper/

Have become a big fan of iGaging Digital measuring tools (have 3 of there calipers, 1 micrometer, and 4 of there indicators).

Here's a Caliper Roundup video worth watching:

+1, and they do zero out for use with the headspace comparators.

 

[Raythemanroe]

Igaging Absolute Origin

Ray

 

[muleman69]

I would rather not spend more than 100 or so. I need it to zero with a comparator also. I very read some wont zero like that? I have no brand preferences but would rather stay away from cheap unknown brands. Thanks

Go with good dials,I have several pairs of both and always go back to my dials JMO of course

 

[rebs]

I use a Pittsburgh that I bought at Harbor freight. Works great and does zero out with comparator

 

[Rick300]

I use a Pittsburgh that I bought at Harbor freight. Works great and does zero out with comparator

I had one of them Pearl Harbor Freight POS's. It worked - until it didn't - which wasn't very long. I would NEVER trust one of them to produce ammo. Or anything else for that matter