The Hornady Lock-N-Load Cartridge Gauge (380716) for 308 Winchester is a precision-machined steel tool that allows handloaders and shooters to verify cartridge and case dimensions meet SAAMI specifications, ensuring reliable chambering and safe function. Built from durable steel with a silver finish, this gauge helps prevent feeding issues and confirms proper cartridge fit before heading to the range or field.
Key Features
- Manufacturer Part Number: 380716
- Caliber: 308 Winchester
- Material: Precision-machined steel
- Finish: Silver
- Function: Verifies cartridge and case dimensions against SAAMI specifications
- Design: Drop-in chamber check gauge
Special Features
- Precision-machined to SAAMI chamber specifications for accurate dimensional verification
- Durable steel construction provides long-term reliability and resistance to wear
- Silver finish offers corrosion protection and easy visual inspection
- Simple drop-in design requires no special skills or additional tools to use
- Checks both loaded ammunition and resized brass cases
Practical Benefits
- Confirms handloaded ammunition will chamber safely and reliably before range trips
- Helps reloaders identify sizing issues with brass cases during the reloading process
- Prevents stuck cases and chambering failures caused by out-of-spec ammunition
- Allows quick verification of factory ammunition dimensions if reliability concerns arise
- Saves time and components by catching dimensional problems before firing
- Useful for diagnosing chambering issues and troubleshooting ammunition fit problems
- Compact tool stores easily in a reloading bench drawer or range bag
- Essential quality control step for serious handloaders working up accurate 308 Winchester loads
The Hornady Lock-N-Load Cartridge Gauge (380716) for 308 Winchester is a practical choice for reloaders and shooters who demand reliable chambering and want to verify their ammunition meets proper specifications.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 308 WIN |