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Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel

Product #: 119623 Frankford Arsenal #: 516503 UPC #: 661120440642

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The Frankford Arsenal 6" Dial Caliper is a necessary tool for the many measurement tasks required for precision reloading. Comes shipped in a protective hard case.

Technical Information

Type: Dial Caliber
Function: Measuring Lengths
Material: Stainless Steel
Accuracy: .001"
Range: 0-6"
Warranty: 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects
Notes:

Knob at bottom of dial face can be loosened to allow face to turn and thereby 'zero' the caliper

The screw should then be tightened to keep the setting

Knob at top of caliper can be tightened to lock down a measurement

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Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel

4.0

(based on 43 reviews)

Most Helpful Positive Review

This is a very fine piece ...

This is a very fine piece of equipment. Sometimes I take it out of the box just to look at it! It is my first set of dial calipers and was easy to use ...Read complete review

This is a very fine piece of equipment. Sometimes I take it out of the box just to look at it! It is my first set of dial calipers and was easy to use immediately. Very well made and a precision product. A great value. Money well spent. Why buy anything less?

Most Helpful Negative Review

SUMMARY: Poorly made and ...

SUMMARY: Poorly made and incorrect calibration.BODY: Recently bought a couple of these from Midway. (They are made in China, and appear functional at first glance.) When I calibrated one using a similar device (Made in Japan for KD-Tools), I discovered a 15thou discrepancy in the Frankford devices. Closer examination showed the problem to be in the etched numbers on the device's metal scale. In comparison to the KD Tools caliper, the metallic parts were of a poorer quality. Shame on Frankford and Midway for carrying such a shoddy product. A 15thou difference in say an OAL, could be serious. (Experienced reloaders please chime in here.)Finally, the case in which the caliper comes is cheap and shoddy too.Both are going back to Midway for a refund.

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12/12/2012

4.0

Great Product!

By Shotgun Steve

from Traverse City, Mi.

Comments about Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel:

I got the Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel as a gift and they work great. I use them mainly to check dimensions while reloading and they are very accurate. I like the fact that I can depend on the readings I take so reloaded ammunition performs as it should.

If I ever need to replace them I would not hesitate to buy another set.

7/31/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

The unit I received was ...

By Robert

from Frisco, TX

Comments about Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel:

The unit I received was garbage. Would stick about an inch open and would not open or close without undue force. The thumbwheel is extremely sloppy. Unfortunately, I ordered it months ago and just now opened it up for use so I cant return it. My loss. It is headed to the landfill.

5/3/2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Biggest piece of junk you ...

By Jay

from SCHOFIELD, WI

Comments about Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel:

Biggest piece of junk you can find, the first issue I had was the dial arm went skipping on me, I somehow managed to get it to 12 O'clock again, how, I dont know, next problem was I was going to take some bullets upstairs and measure and the face and its 2 rings fell off, dont know where the big ring went but this junk is going in the garbage, bought a electronic Mitutoyo, itll be here Monday. Dont buy junk, its not worth it.

12/17/2011

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

I purchased this product ...

By Steven

from Atlanta, GA

Comments about Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel:

I purchased this product based on reviews I read here. However, I didn't take the time to read the negative responses. My experience seems to mirror some of the other 1 star reviews. The first 4-5 measurements seems to be dead on during my first day of use. I opened the case on day 2 and took a reading, closed the caliper, and noticed it was "zeroed" at 0.051. After opening and closing the caliper several times, it would fluctuate between .049 and .057. It obviously became useless to me at this point. After two days of extremely light use, I am returning this product to Midway. As many others have stated, the price was cheap and you get what you pay for. I'm sure most other Frankford products are quality, but this China born device is simply not.

12/4/2011

5.0

Accurate and repeatable ...

By Richard

from Laguna Niguel, CA

Comments about Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel:

Accurate and repeatable to .001 What else can you ask for the price.

10/11/2011

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

This product is absolute ...

By JW

from Phelan, CA

Comments about Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel:

This product is absolute made in China Junk. Used it only once and a copper slide part outside the top rail and fell out. It was brand new caliper device. The copper rod would not remain above the slide via its two retention screws. Gears would not match after the part fell from the side rail, so I threw it in the trash.

8/18/2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I have had mine for 14 ...

By Frank

from Fortuna, CA

Comments about Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel:

I have had mine for 14 years. Got mine when they had Midway on them. I have a set of mill blocks 1.000 and 2.500 and 3.500. And each time the calipers I have are within .001.So why spend $$$$$$? I Have been reloading for over 30+ years and I load 4000+ rounds a year. This is a must have tool.

2/25/2010

(32 of 33 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I recently purchased this ...

By Bill

from West Townsend, MA

Comments about Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel:

I recently purchased this product and have been very pleased with it. My friend owns an expensive shop set and had me put my Midway set to the ultimate test. We took out a couple of sets of feeler guages and proceeded to verify all of the measurements. Dead-nuts-on across the entire range for BOTH of our dial calipers. Well made and accurate... what's not to like for $24.95?

2/25/2010

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

In the last two years I ...

By Juan

from Hogansville, GA

Comments about Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel:

In the last two years I have owned two different battery-powered calipers. After a short period of use, they would start giving false readings. Hence the choice of a "DIAL" caliper. This one seems stout and sturdy. Very accurate too the .001s which is what I need to get my proper OAL. My Stoney Point comparator Fit's on them no problem. Just makes sense to do some things the old fashion way. Buy them and have trouble free readings.

2/25/2010

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I haven't found a nicer ...

By Thomas

from Kalamazoo, MI

Comments about Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel:

I haven't found a nicer tool for the price I paid. It works very well and is a snap to use. I find my self using it for more then reloading. It is a very durable tool and is a very affordable way to ensure you're loading correctly. No complaints, I'm happy.

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