Frankford Arsenal Dial Caliper 6" Stainless Steel

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| Manufacturer #: 516503
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Made of sturdy stainless steel, the Frankford Arsenal caliper measures lengths to 6" accuratly to .001". A necessary tool for the many measurement tasks required for precise reloading. Protective hard case included.

Technical Information

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.
  • Made in China.

    Warranty:
  • 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects

    • Application Charts & Information

    Overall Rating:
    4.2 out of 5
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    5 stars
    Travis Cain of Beale AFB, ca
    Date posted: 2/24/2005
    A good product and to me this is a MUST HAVE item for safe reloading. Easy to read, easy to use. Precise and accurate to .001 inch. I see no reason to buy a more expensive caliper.
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    5 stars
    Eric Epton of Baton Rouge, LA
    Date posted: 6/5/2003
    This is an excellent caliper. It is easy to zero. Using the caliper is a breeze. Reading the guage is very simple and is very accurate. It is well made with excellent fit and finish. The price was also very agreeable. There seems to be no need for digital calipers. Great buy!
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    5 stars
    mike miller of beaverhead, nm
    Date posted: 3/2/2003
    These are real nice calipers worth the money. Even a ranch cowboy like me has no trouble reading them.
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    5 stars
    mike egnoto of syracuse, ny
    Date posted: 3/24/2005
    calipers were well priced and easy to use. they hold their zero very well and give repeatable readings. zeroing the calipers is also very easy. dial face is large and easy to read, instructions included with the calipers are clear and easy to follow.
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    5 stars
    Jay Gorski of Schofield, WI
    Date posted: 12/28/2005
    Very impressed with this dial caliper. Yeah it's made in China, but seems to be a very precisely made unit, feels just like the more expensive Starrett's and such. Measures a piece of typing paper correctly, .004". I'd recommend this caliper to anyone starting out in reloading or if someone needs a replacement dial caliper. And it comes in a very nice carrying case. BUY IT!
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    5 stars
    Kirby O. of Woodbury, MN
    Date posted: 12/9/2005
    An exceptional value- these have reliable, repeatable accuracy to .001". I've used these in my job as a production machinist for a year, they're as accurate as an expensive digital unit, and at this price they are expendable- I save my digital unit for the bench measuring jobs.
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    5 stars
    Anthony Alonzo of Sagle, ID
    Date posted: 7/29/2005
    These work great, and there isnt a reason to purchase a more expensive product.
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    5 stars
    Cecil Couch of Beattyville, KY
    Date posted: 2/10/2003
    This is an excellent tool, and is accurate and easy to use. It is VERY durable and dependable and belongs on every reloader's bench. I used mine extensively for 6 yrs, loading thousands of rounds of various calibers, before I dropped in on concrete and ruined it. Now I'm purchasing a replacement.
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    5 stars
    Joseph Tess of Loveland, CO
    Date posted: 4/2/2002
    A must have for any serious reloader. Keeping track of your C.O.L.'s and case head expansion is essential and this tool does the job wonderfully. Great product for the price. No way could the others be worth $100+.
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    5 stars
    Benjamin Lethco of Rural Retreat, VA
    Date posted: 7/22/2001
    I use this product often and to me its the best on the market for the price. Sure you can spend more for a digital readout or higher quality, but who wants to spend over $100 if you can get the same results for much less.
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    5 stars
    David Stuart of Greenville, Tx
    Date posted: 7/19/2001
    Have used a pair for the past 5 years, only problem is that they were borrowed and not returned. For the money, this is a product that is hard to beat for the casual user (like me), I am sure a Brown and Sharpe would be more robust, but these are just what I needed and were used on a daily basis
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    5 stars
    Bill Pothier of West Townsend, MA
    Date posted: 5/12/2002
    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?
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    5 stars
    Dave Gratz of Prior Lake, MN
    Date posted: 8/14/2002
    Much higher quality than I expected in this price range. Very accurate, and easy to use. An excellent value at regular price, even better when on sale.
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    5 stars
    Jim Martin of Houston, tx
    Date posted: 7/23/2002
    Excellent product. Well Built and accurate
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    5 stars
    Emory Young of Hinesville, GA
    Date posted: 5/15/2002
    All I can say is what's not to like about it? When I compared it to a much more expensive dial caliper, the Midway one was dead on the money. I believe that the only way the more expensive ones get sold is that the customers that purchase the more expensive calipers just don't know about the Midway product.I AM AN EXTREMELY SATISFIED MIDWAY CUSTOMER.
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    5 stars
    John Takach of E. Springfield, Pa
    Date posted: 2/17/2006
    Top Quality, as good as tools costing 3 times as much.
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    5 stars
    Floyd South of Newport news, VA
    Date posted: 2/9/2007
    I received my replacement calipers and they are right on the money. For this price I can afford to reload cheaply and safely. Recommend these now highly and Midway did a great job on replacing the defective ones (no hassle).
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    5 stars
    Sidney Riddle of Magnolia, TX
    Date posted: 11/29/2007
    I have used this caliper for about 6 months now and I find it to be an excellent product and the low price is a bonus. Highly recommend.
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    5 stars
    Nick W. of Las Vegas, NV
    Date posted: 11/21/2001
    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?
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    5 stars
    Juan Lopez of Hogansville, GA
    Date posted: 1/10/2007
    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.
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    5 stars
    Antonio Garcia of Rochester, NY
    Date posted: 2/18/2006
    This product is very accurate and it is very easy to use. There is no doubt in my mind that I can rely on it being true every time. I almost can't believe how high the quality is for the inexpensive cost.
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    5 stars
    Richard Bowles of Florence, AL
    Date posted: 6/20/2006
    This is a great product! I was expecting to get a product that would be good for all around measurements. I found it to be as accurate as more expensive equipment. After many measurements it went back to zero as it should. It was one of the most accurate measuring tools I have ever used.
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    5 stars
    John Dunn of Harrison, AR
    Date posted: 6/21/2006
    I just bought these from Midway (who shipped them very quickly, with my gratitude) as my first set of calipers for my new reloading hobby and was immediately impressed. This is a fine tool at three times the price. I could not believe what a bargain these are considering their accuracy. Recommended!!
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    4 stars
    Robert Berry iii of Livermore falls, ME
    Date posted: 12/6/2007
    Works fine. No issues, workmanship seems fine, dial is easy to read. Had for a year now, and looks and works new. Comes in a great protective case. A must for reloading.
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    4 stars
    Duane Christian of Lubbock, TX
    Date posted: 8/8/2001
    Seems quite accurate and durable. Much more precise than the plastic one I was using before receiving this steel one. I do wish it read in metric as well as inches.
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    4 stars
    Charles B. of Lookout, WV
    Date posted: 4/27/2002
    If you're considering dial calipers to improve the quality of your reloads, look no further. This is a fine set and will last.
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    4 stars
    Rick Campbell of St. Joseph, MO
    Date posted: 7/1/2001
    good use with general reloading and also work well at the shop!
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    4 stars
    Tony Weeks of Tualatin, OR
    Date posted: 10/20/2001
    I bought mine about 8 years ago while I was still in college and very broke. I wanted to buy an expensive guage but this was what I could afford and I've never regretted it. It gives the same readings as My mitutoyo micrometer and it's a lot faster to use. The only draw back is the depth guage part is warped and pretty much useless but I don't use that part anyway. I was working in the AV repair shop at the university and they needed a dial caliper so I loaned them mine. The head of the department liked it so much, he bought 2 of them for Portland State University.
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    4 stars
    Thomas Loegel of Kalamazoo, MI
    Date posted: 1/6/2005
    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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    4 stars
    Eric Campbell of Anchorage, AK
    Date posted: 4/21/2007
    It's a great Caliper, the only reason I didn't give it a 5 was the gauge moved on me, I was able to zero it out but it's cocked now. Still just as accurate as before, just canted. I do not regret it and will continue to use it as long as it stays accurate.
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    4 stars
    Chris Shipman of Moore, OK
    Date posted: 4/14/2003
    Easy to use. Accurate and durable tool.
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    3 stars
    Charles Schutz of Lenox, MA
    Date posted: 7/20/2007
    Decent pair of calipers. Got three years of light use out of it until the dial needle broke. Worked fine for light reloading uses, though if you want the best accuracy then get a better caliper. Overall decent quality for the price, but there are better calipers out there for slightly more money.
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    2 stars
    MIKE DONOVAN of Brush Prairie, WA
    Date posted: 6/19/2009
    For light reloading use this caliper works great ... for a while. You get what you pay for, and about three years of service was all I got before the dial mechanism became rough and the caliper required frequent re-zeroing. A higher quality dial caliper like Mitutoyo or Starrett will cost $75 to $100, but it is definitely the way to go if your use will be frequent or demanding. If you are just starting out in metallic reloading and money is a concern, this is a good entry level tool, but plan upon replacing it.
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    2 stars
    david key of warrior, al
    Date posted: 2/22/2007
    Received dial calipers yesterday return today for credit. I have been reloading for over 30 years and these just did not work at all, would not open. Made in china and you could tell it. Beleive all the good feedback was before than were made in china.
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    2 stars
    Adam Squicquero of Canfield, OH
    Date posted: 6/30/2007
    0 is not 0. There is no way to base your measurements on anything because 0 is actually about .07.
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    1 stars
    Paul Peterson of Salt Lake City, UT
    Date posted: 5/8/2008
    I read all the positive comments but stopped short of the not-so-positive comments towards the bottom and ended up ordering one of these calipers. The one I received was very poorly made. I had to tighten the screw on the adjustment dial as it was falling off. Thereafter, it would not zero and the adjustment dial slid more than gripped when trying to measure anything. I would advise against paying for one of these until improvements are made.
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    1 stars
    Chiem M of Eleele, HI
    Date posted: 11/18/2008
    Bought one of these 10 years ago when it was still branded "Midway". I was happy when I first got it, but I've been waiting all this time to say they are junk. JUNK. When I close mine, the reading isn't always the same. It jumps around by 5 thousandths. The absolute accuracy is terrible. Any ole' Vernier caliper would be a thousand times better. This thing isn't accurate to .001, it's accurate only to about .01. Junk junk junk. Can I say it again? There's a reason it only costs $25. When I bought it a decade ago it cost $15. A good pair of "throw away" dial calipers should cost 4x this much. JUNK!
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    1 stars
    Ed Aurelius of New york, NY
    Date posted: 5/19/2008
    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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