do i need one?

billy · 03-07-2008, 07:15 AM

should i get a bullet comparator to go with my OAL gauge?

samuel · 03-07-2008, 07:52 AM

I have the nut comp.,but read the reviews on the hornady comp.,and believe it is simpler to use and should be just as accurate.I would go for it as there is no other way to check ogive except blackening bullets which isnt the most accurate. sam.

rdale501 · 03-07-2008, 01:59 PM

If you guys don't mind, explain this bullet comparator to me. I think I know what it's about, but not sure. Thanks.

billy · 03-07-2008, 10:00 PM

i just bought the sinclair one like you have sam.
rdale it is a device that measures OAL from the ogive of the bullet instead of from the tip

rdale501 · 03-07-2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

i just bought the sinclair one like you have sam.
rdale it is a device that measures OAL from the ogive of the bullet instead of from the tip

ok..now is the ogive the part of the bullet that will touch the lands first? I'm just trying to figure why you need to measure from the ogive.

kygunsmith · 03-07-2008, 11:02 PM

Thanks Rdale, I , too, after 4 decades of shooting and reloading, am sure I knew what it was, but...

billy · 03-07-2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdale501

ok..now is the ogive the part of the bullet that will touch the lands first? I'm just trying to figure why you need to measure from the ogive.

yes so that i have a very good idea how far the bullet is from the lands

i bought the sinclair because there are no other parts that you have to buy extra.
and it looks simple

killer · 03-07-2008, 11:21 PM

I believe the RCBS Precision Mic (a 2 in 1 tool) which I use for my 30-06, 25-05 and 223 does the same thing. You also get a headspace reading on the brass before and after firing.

And I didn't know what the heck a "comparator" was either.

MidwayUSA - RCBS Precision Mic 243 Winchester

billy · 03-07-2008, 11:34 PM

samuel · 03-08-2008, 07:52 AM

Billy: You are getting so knowledgeable and pass on good info "with pictures",I may just slow down.Keep up the good work. sam.

toolman · 03-08-2008, 08:53 AM

billy, since when do we need an excuse to buy another toy?

billy · 03-08-2008, 09:04 AM

sheet i dunno.......
on my way home from work yesterday i realized that i have all my bills paid and i got 500 bucks in my pocket!

sam,
you know a heckuva lot more than i do!
hell anybody does.
but if i know the answer.
i'll try and help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer

I believe the RCBS Precision Mic (a 2 in 1 tool) which I use for my 30-06, 25-05 and 223 does the same thing. You also get a headspace reading on the brass before and after firing.

And I didn't know what the heck a "comparator" was either.

MidwayUSA - RCBS Precision Mic 243 Winchester

killer,
i almost bought that but i wanted something made out of metal.
with the thing i got i use the actual bullet type i am going to load.

samuel · 03-08-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolman

billy, since when do we need an excuse to buy another toy?

Especially tools,whether for house,auto,or guns. sam.

ArkansasHunter · 03-08-2008, 11:30 AM

Samuel you got that right about the tools ! I've got tools I'll prolly never use, but I've got them just in case I do need them.
Does that make sense ? LOL...A.H

oldjarhead · 03-08-2008, 11:41 AM

AH...truth is, you'll never need it until you discover you don't have it...

billy · 03-08-2008, 08:12 PM

i still dont have a trigger scale!
or a ransom rest!
i AM a deprived child!
or is it depraved?

rdale501 · 03-09-2008, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

i still dont have a trigger scale!
or a ransom rest!
i AM a deprived child!
or is it depraved?

Well whatever you are I thank you for the info. and the pix.

billy · 03-09-2008, 01:56 AM

sure thing rdale

SwedeSteve · 03-09-2008, 04:45 PM

deprAved! I have precision mics for 6.5x55Swede, and 7mm Rem Mag. They work excellently. The comparator is sweet as well, and now I have an excuse to get one!
"But BILLY said I gotta get one Dear"! LOL

billy · 03-09-2008, 07:00 PM

most wives when they hear"billy told me to" smile and say...
oh well thats different!
you better get two then honey!

03-07-2008, 07:15 AM	#1
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 13,878 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	do i need one? should i get a bullet comparator to go with my OAL gauge? __________________

03-07-2008, 10:00 PM	#4
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 13,878 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	i just bought the sinclair one like you have sam. rdale it is a device that measures OAL from the ogive of the bullet instead of from the tip __________________

03-07-2008, 11:21 PM	#8
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 906 Images: 6	I believe the RCBS Precision Mic (a 2 in 1 tool) which I use for my 30-06, 25-05 and 223 does the same thing. You also get a headspace reading on the brass before and after firing. And I didn't know what the heck a "comparator" was either. MidwayUSA - RCBS Precision Mic 243 Winchester __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

03-07-2008, 11:34 PM	#9
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 13,878 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	__________________ Last edited by billy; 03-07-2008 at 11:35 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-08-2008, 08:53 AM	#11
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,806 Blog Entries: 24	billy, since when do we need an excuse to buy another toy? __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac!

03-07-2008, 07:52 AM	#2
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	I have the nut comp.,but read the reviews on the hornady comp.,and believe it is simpler to use and should be just as accurate.I would go for it as there is no other way to check ogive except blackening bullets which isnt the most accurate. sam.

03-07-2008, 01:59 PM	#3
rdale501 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 409	If you guys don't mind, explain this bullet comparator to me. I think I know what it's about, but not sure. Thanks.

03-07-2008, 11:02 PM	#6
kygunsmith Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 146	Thanks Rdale, I , too, after 4 decades of shooting and reloading, am sure I knew what it was, but...

03-08-2008, 07:52 AM	#10
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	Billy: You are getting so knowledgeable and pass on good info "with pictures",I may just slow down.Keep up the good work. sam.

03-08-2008, 11:30 AM	#14
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,912	Samuel you got that right about the tools ! I've got tools I'll prolly never use, but I've got them just in case I do need them. Does that make sense ? LOL...A.H

03-08-2008, 11:41 AM	#15
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mansfield, MO Posts: 890	AH...truth is, you'll never need it until you discover you don't have it...

03-08-2008, 08:12 PM	#16
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 13,878 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	i still dont have a trigger scale! or a ransom rest! i AM a deprived child! or is it depraved? __________________

03-09-2008, 01:56 AM	#18
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 13,878 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	sure thing rdale __________________

03-09-2008, 04:45 PM	#19
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 12,158 Images: 1	deprAved! I have precision mics for 6.5x55Swede, and 7mm Rem Mag. They work excellently. The comparator is sweet as well, and now I have an excuse to get one! "But BILLY said I gotta get one Dear"! LOL __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-09-2008, 07:00 PM	#20
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 13,878 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	most wives when they hear"billy told me to" smile and say... oh well thats different! you better get two then honey! __________________