Wilson Case Gage

Wilson Case Gage

One-piece gage that will check overall length to indicate the need for trimming, datum to head length to assure correct headspace and to prevent oversizing. Available for most popular rimless cases. The Cartridge Case Gage was designed with safety in mind and was invented by L.E. Wilson's founder Sam (L.E.) Wilson in 1935 after a fellow shooter approached him for help in solving a case-separation issue.

The gauge allows you to see just how much you are sizing back your shoulder on your cases. This is best done by measuring a case in AS-FIRED condition. Take a measurement. Resize case on current die setting. Then place back in the gage to see just how much you are sizing the shoulder back. Finally, adjust the sizing die accordingly. After sizing your cases, there is a good chance the brass will lengthen. The gauge will also check min/max case length and will point out the need for case trimming. This is an essential tool for every reloader.

Note: Does not measure body diameters. This gage is intended to be used with fired cases to determine a basis for full-length sizing and trimming.