Lock-N-Load Comparator Body

A must if reloading, great product

I received this in good order. It is well made and everything fit as it should. And was shipped promptly and arrived quickly!

Good reloading product, working good

A must have tool if you want precise reloads. Great quality set

A load comparator set allows you to get an accurate measurement of your actual rifle round from the base to the ogive of the bullethead, which is more accurate than just measuring the OAL of the round. Due to inconsistencies in bullet head manufacturing you will find differences. By measuring to the ogive and then reloading your bullets using that measurement and the actual chamber measurements of your rifle, you can get a consistent reload with more stable ogive to lands measurements which will improve your accuracy. To do this you need a few tools. The OAL gauge connects to a modified case and allows you to measure the chamber specs of your rifle. You then use those measurements to accurately figure out your riflers preference for your reloaded rounds. The bullets jump to the rifle lands is a very important calculation for accuracy. Too short and the bullet can cock or angle which causes inaccuracy. Too long and the bullet can contact the the lands when fired which can increase pressure in the case which is not only dangerous, but leads to inaccuracy and also an increase in pressure is also not good if you plan on using your cases multiple times. The whole set up for these measurements cost less than $100. The OAL length gauge, an anvil base, comparator set and inserts, headspace gauge kit, and some modified cases in the caliber you need will get you going. You will also need to connect these to your dial calipers, which if you are reloading your own ammo you should already have dial calipers. Is all this really needed? No. You can use a reload manual and get a decent round. If you are really looking for accuracy you can then make different loads in different lengths, and eventually arrive at the same place. But how many rounds did you have to go through for each load before you found nirvana with your load? 10? 50? 75? And this needs to be done for every bullet weight and profile, for each of your rifles. At around $1 a load, this equipment easily pays for itself in bullet development.

This is a worthwhile tool for serious reloaders. It does improve the consistency of reloaded ammo and therefor improves accuracy. The tool is simple to use and only takes a few minutes to check bullet seating depth on 50 rounds, and the cost is well worth the improved accuracy of my reloads. Combined with the Hornady Concentric Tool this is a winning combination. There are a lot of inconsistencies in bullet ogives and noses, reloading dies, presses, etc, and these two tools eliminate that. Back in the day us Benchrest competitors used custom made reloading dies that were a direct mirror of our chambers in our rifles. These tools are the closest to achieving that perfect fit of the cartridge to the chamber using store bought equipment. .

If you are here it's because you need this stuff and this kit has what you need

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