Inexpensive Digital Tube Micrometer

[South Pender]

Brownells has an inexpensive digital tube micrometer available for $72--the EZ-Data model. It is made in China by iGaging, and its price is about a fifth (or less) that of a really good instrument like a Mitutoyo. So I'm wondering whether anyone has used one and can comment on its quality. Is it worth purchasing, or is it basically junk?

IGAGING EZ DATA TUBE MICROMETER | Brownells

Reloaders, rejoice! No longer will you have to struggle to measure the thickness of your case neck, thanks to the features found in the iGaging EZ Data Tube Micrometer. While the micrometer includes many essential and extra features for traditiona...

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[PatMiles]

Amazon $63.95 with free shipping if you have Prime.

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[nmkid]

Ebay 57.99. I've owned several of their calipers. Boy, was I surprised that upon measuring several items they measured the same as my Mitutoyo with the 60-degree modification.

 

[Martin52]

Bought one recently for measuring neck turned Lapua palma brass. Seems very consistent, has helped me turn to 0.0140. The digital display is great.

 

[BondJamesBond]

Yes they work ...for reloading, I have 3 of the I gage tools. calipers, mic. and tube mic.
I check them with a set of gages my dad used that go down to .001 (he ran the qc dept. in a aerospace machine shop about a mile away from the everett boeing plant)
Always reads consistent for me, but I don't use the fifth digit too much and I do not mill stuff
If you're running a machine shop ....calibrated mitoyas or starrets only
Hope this helps