Big_Country Posted June 11 Posted June 11 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
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted June 11 Posted June 11 I bought one of these 100 round case gauges from Tommy at the Ga match. It works pretty good as long as you are real careful lifting the case gauge off of the rounds while they are balanced on the lid. One round falls over and you got trouble. If you have a pencil, you can carefully poke out any round that sticks and maybe save the alignment. Checking 100 rounds at a time is still faster than checking 7 in my old case gauge.
Big_Country Posted June 11 Author Posted June 11 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
Houston CAS Posted June 11 Posted June 11 Anyone know how it compares to a similar model offered by Armanov? https://www.armanov.com/shop/ammo-checker-100-rnd-with-flip-cover-36?category=89#attr=428 I had been considering that one as well.
Big_Country Posted June 11 Author Posted June 11 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
Houston CAS Posted June 11 Posted June 11 35 minutes ago, Big_Country said: 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 Yep! Scarlet is a very nice lady. Got to meet her at Hot Lead in Louisiana last year. She was very kind and gave my wife all kinds of advice on her shotgun handling.
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted June 11 Posted June 11 1 hour ago, Big_Country said: 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 BC, thanks for post. I will certainly be checking into this item. I am very serious in checking rifle rounds, especially for Sassy so she may be unlikely to experience an rifle jams or such do to sizing of round. Doing one at a time with chamber gauge or empty cylinder plus a visual is very time consuming (of course Sassy is worth it). As to length, that is not a worry to me but if just half a check on round, more especially at crimp, sounds like a great tool to have.. Good going Scarlett.
Krazy Kajun Posted June 11 Posted June 11 @Scarlett also has a case checker for .32 H&R mags as well, it only holds 50 rounds but it is so much better than the single case gauge that I am currently using. Well worth the cost. Kajun
Dream Chaser, SASS #79316 Posted June 11 Posted June 11 So, does this tray somehow check for high primers by way of how it fits or is it more of a good opportunity to touch to check primers? Can see where it works as case gauge but wondering about primers.
Big_Country Posted June 11 Author Posted June 11 @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
Bingo Montana Posted June 11 Posted June 11 I have been using Armanov 100 round case gauges/flipper trays in a couple of calibers for several years and it's a great tool, precision crafted and very well finished, however they are made outside of the US in Slovenia. If I had a choice today I would buy the one @Scarlett sells. Supporting our community is important and @Scarlett certainly does her part. Checking 100 rounds at a time is a huge time saver! I am in line for the 50 rd .32 block! I don't see it on her website yet. @Scarlett please put me down for one, I'll catch up with you to get one. I picked up a pair of nice cowboy Single Six 32's for my Dad and the 32 case gauge/flipper tray will save me some time on the reloading bench.
Bucky Buckskin Posted June 12 Posted June 12 I love my gauge makes checking and boxing ammo an easy task. Only regret is it took this long to get one no more check seven and put them in the box.
Big_Country Posted June 12 Author Posted June 12 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
Scarlett Posted June 12 Posted June 12 Here’s a video I made of the 38 100 round checker. It was a couple tries to make sure I didn’t knock them over like @Badlands Bob #61228 said - but if it’s a flat surface and you FLIP IT with “attitude” it helps. Found an uncrimped 158 I’d loaded. I never checked my ammo like this before. I’ll post video of using it on Merchant Corner Hugs! Scarlett
Scarlett Posted June 12 Posted June 12 Link to video on Facebook. My profile is public so anyone should be able to view this. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AZsWwc9j1/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hugs! And Thanks @Big_Country Scarlett
Eyesa Horg Posted June 12 Posted June 12 32 minutes ago, Scarlett said: Link to video on Facebook. My profile is public so anyone should be able to view this. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AZsWwc9j1/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hugs! And Thanks @Big_Country Scarlett Oooh aaah! 🤣 Nice video Ms. Scarlett.
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted June 12 Posted June 12 Nice video Scar. Am I correct to assume box one may flip rounds into is any 38/357 100 round MTM Case Gard box? Unless one prefers Maxwell House coffee can.😜 🤠
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted June 12 Posted June 12 36 minutes ago, Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator said: Nice video Scar. Am I correct to assume box one may flip rounds into is any 38/357 100 round MTM Case Gard box? Unless one prefers Maxwell House coffee can.😜 🤠 I prefer old socks….
Scarlett Posted June 12 Posted June 12 29 minutes ago, Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator said: Nice video Scar. Am I correct to assume box one may flip rounds into is any 38/357 100 round MTM Case Gard box? Unless one prefers Maxwell House coffee can.😜 🤠 They will work with MTM and Plano boxes for sure and probably other brands as well! I don’t use an old sock or coffee can… I use an AMMO can! 😂🤣 Hugs to you and Sassy! Scarlett 5 hours ago, Eyesa Horg said: Oooh aaah! 🤣 Nice video Ms. Scarlett You 100% understood the assignment! Hugs! Scarlett
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted June 12 Posted June 12 1 minute ago, Scarlett said: They will work with MTM and Plano boxes for sure and probably other brands as well! I don’t use an old sock or coffee can… I use an AMMO can! 😂🤣 Hugs to you and Sassy! Scarlett You 100% understood the assignment! Hugs! Scarlett Billy had a special use for old socks. 😉
Big_Country Posted June 12 Author Posted June 12 I can confirm they work with the 100 round MTM 38/357 box. They also work with the Dillon version. BC
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted June 12 Posted June 12 28 minutes ago, Boggus Deal #64218 said: Billy had a special use for old socks. 😉 Exactly right. Socks have much better purpose. If one does prefer coffee can, it best to dump out worms first.
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted June 12 Posted June 12 "They will work with MTM and Plano boxes for sure and probably other brands as well! I don’t use an old sock or coffee can… I use an AMMO can! 😂🤣" That brand of boxes AMMO, isn;t just for sockets and wrenches. I also have boxes with J & J on them but suspect made by MTM. Got to have one of these "Check'r" trays. I'm hinting of Father's Day. Put out the word. Scar, you done good years ago on the shotgun shell size. Not that Sassy knows how to use it, just that it was a good thing for Billy to have (being the checker of her shells).
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted June 12 Posted June 12 7 minutes ago, Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator said: "They will work with MTM and Plano boxes for sure and probably other brands as well! I don’t use an old sock or coffee can… I use an AMMO can! 😂🤣" That brand of boxes AMMO, isn;t just for sockets and wrenches. I also have boxes with J & J on them but suspect made by MTM. Got to have one of these "Check'r" trays. I'm hinting of Father's Day. Put out the word. Scar, you done good years ago on the shotgun shell size. Not that Sassy knows how to use it, just that it was a good thing for Billy to have (being the checker of her shells) keep up the good work on her shells!
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted June 12 Posted June 12 15 hours ago, Boggus Deal #64218 said: keep up the good work on her shells! With MY Christmas gift from Scarlett Claus. Gifts for the reloading Hubby.
Scarlett Posted June 13 Posted June 13 6 hours ago, Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator said: With MY Christmas gift from Scarlett Claus. So much like Amazon. Gifts for the reloading Hubby. But made in USA and supporting the 2A and cowboy action! ♥️🥰♥️ Hugs! Scarlett
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted June 13 Posted June 13 9 hours ago, Scarlett said: But made in USA and supporting the 2A and cowboy action! ♥️🥰♥️ Hugs! Scarlett As always. Thanks Scarlett.
Totes Magoats Posted June 13 Posted June 13 We've been buying the Armanov 100 round checkers in .38/357 & .45ACP and putting them on our raffle prize table at our annuals for a few years now. Very popular items. Whichever brand you decide on, I highly recommend getting one. They saved me in both Cowboy and Wild Bunch matches finding split/bulged cases of a number of occasions! I do like the 'marking' tray the Armanov has to mark the rounds after inspection. Totes
Scarlett Posted June 15 Posted June 15 On 6/13/2025 at 11:01 AM, Totes Magoats said: I do like the 'marking' tray the Armanov has to mark the rounds after inspection. You could EASILY mark the cases with a sharpie as they sit in the block before flipping them. Hugs! Scarlett
Big_Country Posted June 15 Author Posted June 15 @SHOOTIN FOXyes, per @Scarlettas mentioned above 45 Colt and 45 ACP are soon to follow. BC
watab kid Posted June 16 Posted June 16 looked at one at her both this weekend at PITV , im thinking on it , nicely made and looks like it will endure , she carries great products all around , and great to do buisness with as well as socialize with - bit of banter always brightens my day , this past weekend we needed some brightening as it was gray and dismal most of the time - and cool ,
Scarlett Posted June 18 Posted June 18 On 6/16/2025 at 12:21 AM, watab kid said: looked at one at her both this weekend at PITV , im thinking on it , nicely made and looks like it will endure , she carries great products all around , and great to do buisness with as well as socialize with - bit of banter always brightens my day , this past weekend we needed some brightening as it was gray and dismal most of the time - and cool , Always nice seeing you and sharing in some banter! Thanks for the compliments! Happy Trails & Happy Shooting! Hugs! Scarlett
watab kid Posted June 18 Posted June 18 14 minutes ago, Scarlett said: Always nice seeing you and sharing in some banter! Thanks for the compliments! Happy Trails & Happy Shooting! Hugs! Scarlett dttos , i think my friends that i introduced you to were interested in some things as well , but i suspect they will buy on line as they are slow to act , will you be at WOWS this year ? if so ill see you there , hopefully the weather will be more hospitable , we get what we get but i always like warmer and drier ....great seeing you again , always enjoy it ,
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