Hornady Cartridge Gauge 38 SPL (.357) (HORN-380702)

Hornady Reloading Equipment - constructed of carbon steel, this Hornady Lock n Load Cartridge Gauge, 38 Special case gauge (.357) (380702) is a very handy tool that allows the user to quickly check their cases and ammo to ensure a correct fit in SAAMI chambers. Available in a variety of calibers Easy to Use - simply insert the cartridge into the gauge and seeing if the head of the case is flush with the back of the gauge. One end of the Hornady gauge has a slight groove to help give you an idea of the max and min headspace Used By Reloaders & Handloaders - it’s a quick test for checking headspace, length based on the shoulder, and prevent oversizing/undersizing brass. These gauges are also extremely useful for checking the size of the case on loaded/unloaded ammunition Size Specific Gauges - cartridge gauges check all critical dimensions to ensure proper functioning, safety, and reliability. They come with easy to read engravings displaying the caliber size. Keep several caliber sizes in your reloading tools and supplies chest for the appropriate fitting Ammo Reloading Equipment That Saves You Time - when you notice that your ammo is not chambering reliably, the case gauge can help you troubleshoot and diagnose part of the problem. These gauges are cut to SAAMI maximum tolerances, so it will ensure your ammo will fit into any correctly cut chamber