barrel wall thickness gauge
Bill M.
Tell me about the Manson gauge, and where can I see one? The problem I had with less expensive gauges was the ability to use them in the field and measure all the way rib to rib. I would like to see if this one would be useful outside the shop.
The reason I like the Hosford gauge compared to the big desk top gauge I had like Galazan sells, or the $150 gauge that I bought from Brownells, is that it is both portable and accurate. 4 different people could use a big desk top gauge we have all seen somewhere, and depending if they tilt the barrel or not, would likely come up with meaningful differences in measurement. Likewise, the only way I could get the little Brownells gauge to be consistent and usable was to hang it stationary from the ceiling and bring the barrels up from below. It was very touchy and difficult to get a good reading.
The Hosford gauge is simple and repeatable, and very portable. With 5 minutes of instruction and practice, 10 out of 10 would get the same measurement within a thou or so.
I hope the Manton is different, as I would like to have another tool!
Thanks again,
The Brow
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