Old bullets/ trying out my calipers

[Nathan W]

I finally got digital calipers for Father's Day. Found these bullets at old homesite at church. I hope I'm doing it right with the measuring

 

[ncsuwolf]

Other than reading in metric I’d say you’re doing ok. You will get more use than you realize out of the calipers.

 

[Almy]

Method of measurement looks fine. If you are in North America, most calibers are in inches. Your 7.1 and 7.5 mm are about .30" or caliber. Your calipers have a button above the display that gives reading in either mm or inches.

 

[Nathan W]

Here's inches instead

 

[ToddsPoint]

Measure the diameter first. That will tell you what you need to know the most. The length will vary for each caliber depending on the weight of the slug.

 

[pepperj]

Useful for measuring buttons, coins, bullets, and just about anything one needs accurate sizing for.

 

[Gare]

Method of measurement looks fine. If you are in North America, most calibers are in inches. Your 7.1 and 7.5 mm are about .30" or caliber. Your calipers have a button above the display that gives reading in either mm or inches.

GREAT POINT !!!

 

[Gare]

You got some great tips Nathan

 

[Nathan W]

Useful for measuring buttons, coins, bullets, and just about anything one needs accurate sizing for.

I didn't know that

 

[Nathan W]

I guess this goes for measuring pistol and rifle balls

 

[Fredneck]

LikeTodd's point, diameter is your caliber.

 

[WoodsDigger]

LikeTodd's point, diameter is your caliber.

You will know it all by heart and will pick up on simple math. .50 is half inch. I hope 🙏

 

[oldmxrat]

Fun new toy, congrats and enjoy!