I love the dro on my lathe. It is easy to count timing on a thread. My machine is variable speed, so I can feather in to the last bit of threads. I do have mag mount indicators that I can double check against, but for most of the work I do, the dro is an asset. I have yet to see it in the way.

Originally Posted by BrentD

I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.