RCBD Precision Mic Thoughts

[uncle fester]

After spotting a “like new” RCBS Precision Mic for sale at a great price on Amazon’s Warehouse Deals section, I picked one up in 223 using my points.

Although I just played with it a little bit, I think I am going to like using it better than my Hornady Comparator.

How do you guys feel about it vs other options?

 

[ronemus]

I use them in all the calibers I reload. They're fast and easy, and free up my calipers for other uses.

 

[GLShooter]

I use both. Personally I think the RCBS is a bit more consistent and accurate as they are case specific. The Hornady is faster for sure but the design is itself inherently sloppy. I probably have 7 of the case mics and they are versatile in family chamberings.

Greg

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Very good piece of equipment

 

[Lone Hunter]

Make sure to knock the primer out before using. LOL

 

[Iowa Fox]

I have a few and like them. I can't afford them for everything I load for so I have the Hornady tool. I like the precision mic much better.

RCBS needs to ditch that bogus bullet length seating part of the precision mic.

 

[Lone Hunter]

Why? There is a hole drilled for primer.

Ok, try it with a primer and without.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I wish somebody would start making these, maybe a universal body with a few different inserts

 

[mac86951]

My only mention is that i wouldn't trust the numbers from one too to the next, meaning I'm not bothering to share my RCBS mic readings with friends; but it's a fantastic and fast measurement for relative changes and verifying my own set up from my own collected data. i use mine every time I'm setting up dies.

-Mac

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Here is the one whidden makes. Its very solid.

Case Gauge - Whidden Gunworks

Use the chart below to reference the other compatible calibers for each gauge. If you don’t see the Case Gauge you need, we can custom build you one with your supplied Go Gauge. Select the "Custom" option in the drop down menu and follow the instructions. Attention: The Belted Magnum Family...

www.whiddengunworks.com

Here is the best one ive used that i wish somebody would make in various calibers

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6mmppc.com

 

[RegionRat]

I like them and have used them for a long time.

I have one that is a tic off scale when I throw in a chamber gage, but that doesn't bother me at all.
Several others are right on their zero and so are the ones I have from John Whidden.

As far as the other options and methods, it just takes a little more manipulation to drop in a case and screw the tool together and then remove it. This isn't as fast as using something like a indicator set up for when you are going to check many samples and want to run through them fast, but I still like having these around when setting up a sizing die.

 

[243winxb]

Works & the cost is a little time.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Works & the cost is a little time.

Stop that common sense thinking- we are getting close to going off the rails here.

 

[fatelvis]

The RCBS and Whidden are both great, self-contained methods of checking bump, but I really like the Redding Instant Indicator for quick and totally repeatable results when a press is handy.