Sinclair Digital Case Neck Micrometer

[southern_idaho]

Looking for thoughts on the Sinclair Digital Case Neck Micrometer.

I have tried their Sinclair/Starret Case Neck Micrometer and it seemed like a nice piece of equipment, but I found it too slow and too hard to read for my tired old eyes.

The one review of their digital version on the Sinclair web site is not very good. The owner cited poor battery life as his biggest complaint.

Hoping that owners will chime in here and share their experience. Thanks.

 

[mikecr]

That reviewer must have been having an 'off' day
I use mics a lot, and I liked the Sinclair Starrett version. But you're right it can strain the eyes.
I love their digital IP-54. The batteries are available over at Walmart for near nothing. I hadn't noticed short battery life really. Maybe I should do a review for Sinclair as well.

I added a case neck stop to mine and moved it over to my Sinclair runout gage base(shared) to save a little room in the cabinet.
This is a purpose built mic that truly gets the job done with ease.

 

[mikecr]

With this puppy you can sneak right into any datum with precision;

 

[artbosco]

Looking for thoughts on the Sinclair Digital Case Neck Micrometer.

I have tried their Sinclair/Starret Case Neck Micrometer and it seemed like a nice piece of equipment, but I found it too slow and too hard to read for my tired old eyes.

The one review of their digital version on the Sinclair web site is not very good. The owner cited poor battery life as his biggest complaint.

Hoping that owners will chime in here and share their experience. Thanks.

Why use one? I turn necks for a tight neck chamber and am only concerned with the OD of the loaded round at the bullet's pressure ring [if it has one] as it relates to the size of the neck chamber.

In my reloading, for competitive BR, measuring a tube's thickness would not only add an extra step, but an added tool cost and unneeded eye strain. And, I would end up at the same place, the loaded round's OD.

Based on what you're trying to accomplish, you might consider eliminating a step. Keep it simple.

 

[mikecr]

OP didn't say what he is 'trying to accomplish'
But if also sorting by thickness variance, which is a good move, he'd need a neck mic like anyone else.

 

[brshtr]

I have both of those units and prefer the digital one because of the ease of taking a reading. I have never found its battery life to be an issue. It's a good product.

Dave Rabin

 

[southern_idaho]

Thanks for all the great comments. I think I will try one.