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William_IV · September 3, 2011, 12:14 PM

Hello,
Can anyone explain to me the difference between a le wilson case gauge and a stoney point bullet comparator? Are these tools must haves for reloading or will one work in place of the other? or do they both serve entirely different purposes?
I'm just getting into re-loading for my new Stag model 2 AR. Mine is chambered for 5.56 and this will be the first time i've loaded for rifle. I've got redding dies for 223 and get a bit confused on the difference between the 5.56 and the 223. I'll be using a dillon 650 loading press. I appreciate the knowledge on this forum and would like to learn before hand what i might otherwise have to find out the hard way.

September 3, 2011, 12:14 PM	#1
William_IV Member Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 76	Question on comparators and case gauges Hello, Can anyone explain to me the difference between a le wilson case gauge and a stoney point bullet comparator? Are these tools must haves for reloading or will one work in place of the other? or do they both serve entirely different purposes? I'm just getting into re-loading for my new Stag model 2 AR. Mine is chambered for 5.56 and this will be the first time i've loaded for rifle. I've got redding dies for 223 and get a bit confused on the difference between the 5.56 and the 223. I'll be using a dillon 650 loading press. I appreciate the knowledge on this forum and would like to learn before hand what i might otherwise have to find out the hard way.