Wondering what the difference is between a standard “Case Gage” and a “Min-Chamber Gage”? That’s exactly what we’ll cover in this story! Wilson Case Gage A standard case gage from Wilson Tools and Gages (LE Wilson) is used for two things. First, you can view the back of the case gauge to check headspace (sizer […]
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New L.E. Wilson Gauges: Brass Update and Minimum Dimension Gauges
L.E. Wilson has been making case gauges longer than anyone- since 1936! So when there’s an update from Wilson related to gauges, that’s NEWS! L.E. Wilson has made a couple updates to the case gauge lineup that I’ll cover in this article. First, gauges are now offered in a new material: brass. This is great […]
Don’t Blow up that 1911: Reload 45 ACP the Safe Way
I haven’t blown up a gun, but I know it happens every day. Usually, reloaded ammunition is a part of the equation when a gun goes “Kaboom”. Reloading ammunition is a serious responsibility and isn’t without danger. Perhaps that’s part of the appeal- you’re literally working with explosives and building ammunition. While it’s possible to […]
L.E. Wilson Stainless Case Trimmer: Overview, Setup, Trimming
Any shooting sport that takes precision to the extreme will involve exacting brass prep as a part of the reloading process. In order to achieve such exacting standards, case length and case squareness must be held to exacting tolerances. L.E. Wilson has spent the last 81 years perfecting their case trimming system, one that was […]
