DIY modified case

[mike a]

Greetings, drill & tap size for the Hornady oal gauge? Anyone please

 

[dsculley]

You can do that if you want. I just cut a slot in the neck of a new case with a dremel. Then I squeeze the neck together a bit so it will hold a bullet. I may mark the bullet with a marker so I can see the marks if it goes into the lands. I chamber the round then carefully pull it out. Measure and repeat. I will chamber and measure 6 times or so, watching for a consistent measurement. Average all the measurements and call that my length to the lands.

 

[M-61]

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2015/04/make-your-own-modified-case-for-hornady-o-a-l-gauge/

 

[WillyTP]

All the info you desire is in the above video.

 

[mike a]

You can do that if you want. I just cut a slot in the neck of a new case with a dremel. Then I squeeze the neck together a bit so it will hold a bullet. I may mark the bullet with a marker so I can see the marks if it goes into the lands. I chamber the round then carefully pull it out. Measure and repeat. I will chamber and measure 6 times or so, watching for a consistent measurement. Average all the measurements and call that my length to the lands.

I like that and have been doing just that. I really wonder if I need this gauge anyway. What does the gang think?

You can do that if you want. I just cut a slot in the neck of a new case with a dremel. Then I squeeze the neck together a bit so it will hold a bullet. I may mark the bullet with a marker so I can see the marks if it goes into the lands. I chamber the round then carefully pull it out. Measure and repeat. I will chamber and measure 6 times or so, watching for a consistent measurement. Average all the measurements and call that my length to the lands.

 

[WillyTP]

I couldn’t tell you the last time I even looked for mine. Just use my bolt stripped down and go by feel.... I leave numbers to all the smart guys.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I cant see a need to even own one

 

[mike a]

I cant see a need to even own one

But it's marketed as the greatest thing on earth. That's how I ended up with a creedmoor.