Stoney Point OAL Gauge. - 10/03/00
The Stoney Point OAL Gauge is a must-have for any serious centerfire reloader. It is, by far, the best way to measure the distance from the boltface to the lands with EVERY different type of bullet you plan to shoot in YOUR rifle. No guessing anymore.<P>The device is a hollow aluminim tube with a threaded end that accepts a special threaded dummy case. A rod slides within the hollow tube and into the case.<P>You simply drop whatever bullet you want to load into the dummy case, then, with the bolt removed, slide the case through the receiver and into the chamber. Once the case is fully in the chamber, you slide the rod forward, which pushes the bullet into the lands, at which point you lock the rod with a twist. Now, simply remove the assembly and measure the OAL for YOUR chamber with that bullet. Back off a few hundredths, and you've got a great starting point for getting a good bullet seating depth for YOUR rifle!<P>I've tried the smoke trick and various others, and nothing is so convenient and accurate. I highly recommend them, and wish they sold them here, although you only need one for all of your rifles.<P>Cost was about $35 last time I checked, but the dummy cartridges will cost you a few bucks each, and you'll need the comparator as well.<P>Still, it's well worth it! <P>The Stoney Point OAL Gauge is a winner.