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For practice and monthly matches I do not worry about what type of brass. I get good crimps with all of them. For an annual match or higher I shoot only new starline. That is just my preference. BC

@Nostrum Damus SASS #110702it sounds like you have made you your mind not to use a chamber checker. That is the wonderful thing about the US. You can have it either way. I checked 1200 rounds and used my chamber checker and flip top lid to quickly put them into the boxes. I found 4 rounds that the Lee FCD had crimped well on the end but would not easily slide all of the way into the checker. I culled these into my practice pile. I also easily spotted a flipped primer and a high primer. Yes, these could have been identified at the match or while being put into my loading blocks. But I did not have to, they have already been identified and removed. Is it perfect? No Is it worth using along with the FCD? In my opinion yes. Enjoy which ever method you prefer. Have fun with our Great Sport. BC

@Nostrum Damus SASS #110702i inspect and cull brass after I tumble before loading. Once I load it if it is practice ammo I do not run it through the chamber checker. I want to learn from and deal with issues during practice. But for me, Any match I shoot I want to minimize issues. There will be enough issues that I will encounter. So I check All match ammo. For large matches I use only new brass. For local matches I use anything that passes inspection. BC

I use FCD on most ammunition that I load. But I run everything that I use in a match through a chamber checker. Split, bulge, small dents will all pass through the FCD, but not the chamber checker. As mentioned above bullet lube and too much bullet coating will also pass the FCD, but not the chamber checker. Some people don’t check their ammo at all and are willing to take the chance. I prevent everything that I can. I double check screws. Use Locktite on screws, clean firearms and chambers and visually inspect before each stage. One bad round stuck at a State, Regional, National or the World Championship after spending all that Money and time to get there is worth a few precautions. BC

@SHOOTIN FOXyes, per @Scarlettas mentioned above 45 Colt and 45 ACP are soon to follow. BC

I can confirm they work with the 100 round MTM 38/357 box. They also work with the Dillon version. BC

I agree @Bucky Buckskin I wish I had one of these years ago. I have cycled thousands through my pistol cylinder to check them for fit and high primers. These make it a lot easier. Talked with @Scarlett She has the 32 H&R 50 round checker in stock. Also, 100 round 32 H&R, 100 round 45 ACP and 100 Long Colt in the works. BC

@Dream Chaser, SASS #79316when the cases are in the block should be smooth across the top. I visually look at it from two sides and run my fingers across the top. If you have a high primer you should be able to see it. @Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulatorit is a great tool and Scarlett is always there for the SASS family. @Krazy Kajun the 32 H&R checker is nice. I do not know of others that are made for checking 50 rounds. That one will fit the 50 MTM box too. BC

It is a full block that is reamed to 38 special max length with a sammi spec reamer. The armov is half a block. You need a separate item to check length. Theirs is nice. But I personally like the one from Scarlett better. Also, Scarlett is a SASS shooter and gives hugs with every purchase. 😊 BC

I forgot to include the link on her site https://bulletsbyscarlett.com/accessories/100-Round-Case-Gauge-Flipper-Tray-p742859155 I always try to sit my flipper lid on a flat surface to stop the shaky hand issue. With a little practice it works out very well. BC

I highly recommend these CNC made SAMMI spec case gauge blocks with flipper lid for 38 special from Scarlett Darlin. https://www.facebook.com When I started shooting I was checking six at a time in my pistol cylinder. Then I found a 50 round checker. But it did not fit any ammo boxes. So I still had to handle the rounds multiple times. These new checkers make it easy to check 100 rounds and flip them into a Dillon or MTM 100 round box. Only have to handle the rounds one time. BC

Pics of the 32's to jmstt@yahoo. Com Thanks BC