Aguila Blanca
Staff
Why is this a condemnation of the gauge? The gauge (if it is a proper cartridge gauge like the EGW, rather than a case gauge like the Wilson) is intentionally made to minimum SAAMI specs. If the gun has a sloppy chamber, ammo that's just a wee tad over specs will be rejected by the gauge but still load in a sloppy chamber. That's not an indication of a problem with the gauge.44 AMP said:By your own admission (about half the time) 50% of the ammo rejected by your gauge is usable in your gun.
That does not fill me with confidence about your gauge. If it does for you, use it and be happy.
Conversely, if you find cartridges that pass the gauge but won't chamber in an in-spec barrel, then you have reason to criticize the gauge.