Originally Posted By: BangFlop
How do you set the die with just a caliper and comparator? Don’t you need the OAL gage to know where your rifling is in order to set die with comparator? You confused me buddy. Please help.
Thanks all.
Ah. I was thinking you meant one of the window type gauges for checking loaded rounds. You mean the Hornady deal with the modified cases for finding the lands.
Again, I wouldn't worry too much about what I or anyone else does. You'll find your own preferences as you go. But, for what little it is worth, that gauge is my personal least favorite method for getting that job done. I did mess with one quite a bit, even tapping my own cases for wildcats and tight necks and such.
I find the Cajun/Sinclair tool more easily repeatable and positive. And for myself, would choose it over the Hornady.
I usually don't use either one though. 
. I prefer the jam method. But I often start load work in firm contact, too.
- DAA
