Stoney Point OAL questions

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05 January 2003, 15:14

Stoney Point OAL questions

I'm having trouble getting repeatable measurements with the Stoney Point OAL guage. Any tips on using it?

05 January 2003, 17:03

XWind

It's an excellent tool IMHO but does require getting a 'feel' for what's going on. I found another thread that talks about this that you might find useful. It is located at:

Stoney Point OAL Thread

Good Luck,
XWind

06 January 2003, 08:04

John Frazer

quote:
Originally posted by BB:
I'm having trouble getting repeatable measurements with the Stoney Point OAL guage. Any tips on using it?

I had the same problem until I started following their instructions and using a 1/4" dowel inserted into the muzzle to control the insertion of the bullet to the lands. Now I will usually get all measurements within .001".

06 January 2003, 14:16

Brent Moffitt

Hold the case firmly against the chamber and use consistant pressure against the bullet, BOTH WHILE tightening the set screw.

Use a comparator to measure. About all I can suggest to improve things with the SP. Mine is very accurate, to the thou every time so...?

I posted something else here you might try too.

http://www.serveroptions.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=006833#000000