Knowing your calipers

[LR1955]

I only have a set of electronic calipers. I've never used the dial ones. I find that the amount of tension or pressure used when measuring can change the results by several thousandths. How does one know exactly how much pressure to apply to get consistent readings?

1075:

For reloading it won't make a difference. Just use a consistent amount of pressure each time if you think it matters.

I do hear you though about changes depending on how much pressure you put on the calipers. Sure will give different measures. Never seen it go as far as several thousandths though. Maybe a thousandth? Anyway, it doesn't matter when measuring for handloading.

LR1955