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You know what I'm talking about when I said guys misread the dials. You called someone out on it a few weeks ago on one of these threads. That is why I'm saying it's easier to make mistakes with them vs. the digital readout models. To each their own, but I like easy. Just sayin..

These are my go to. Batteries last forever.

Mitutoyo 500-198-30 Digital Calipers

I only use Starrett. I don’t like electric . Damn I must be old I measure my comp bullets , base to ogive. The electronics drive me nuts !

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I totally agree with this. I got tired of subtracting the length of the comparator/headspace gauge, when using a dial caliper.
I just wanted to simplify things. I did get a Mutitoyo from an authorized distributor to avoid counterfeits. I don't regret my decision, though I'll still keep my dial caliper.

Makes it easy that way... Just sayin..

I have a Starette dial caliper that’s been very good to use. I’ve also accumulated 2 digital sets that while accurate have difficulty keeping contact with the battery. I’ll have to remove the battery cover and press in on the battery and they’ll work a while then need it done again. Rarely bother pulling them out anymore. Neither are Starette or Mititoyo but looked well built at the time I bought them.

Mitutoyo is my recommendation. Yes, get the digital. Easier to zero, easier to use for sorting, etc.

I have Starrett dial caliper. Been using it for a lot of years. Don't need batteries

I've been using the same pair of Mitutoyos I bought to use in a college machine shop 30 years ago (dial calipers). They're Japanese production and I also have a newer pair which was made in Brazil, which are a little stiffer but measure the same.

The digital Mitutoyos I picked up stopped reading accurately (for inside measurements) after a few years of light use. I only use them for measuring COAL.

Mitutoyo digital or Brown & Sharpe dial. I like to have both styles handy.

Another vote for Mitutoyo.

Mine has been going strong for close to 20years now.

I had a set do that too. Place a small piece of aluminum foal under the battery. Fixed it for me.

Mitutoyo Digimatic. They can be purchased on ebay for ~$65. They're actually less expensive than the Mitutoyo dials, although for some applications I still prefer dial calipers.

I own Mitutoyo and Starrett but I mostly use the Mitutoyo for reloading.

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Nothing digital for me, after using Starrett dial calipers, planer gauges, and micrometers for years at my job.

How often do you guys actually check the calibration of those digital measuring instruments?

I check mine against gage pins, but have not sent a caliper in for calibration any time I can remember.

I have a friend who is the "bearing guy" in the the business he works for. He has gone through Starrett's training and his company has reference blocks for calipers, mics, indicators, etc.

In the past I have brought my calipers and mics over and had him check the accuracy. My Mitutoyo dial and electronic calipers were all within Starrett specs. My two Lymans that I bought in the early 90's were within specs out to 5", my RCBS caliper was within out to 4". My Mitutoyo mic I bought from Martin-Marietta 15+ years ago when they were switching over to electronic is within spec also. I've never checked my tube mic though.......

Another vote for Mitutoyo

I use both Mitutoyo dial and digital. They both have pros and cons. Digital is more convenient for relative measurements. I like the reliability and analog resolution of the dial.