Area 419 ZERO Headspace and Ogive Measurement Gauge Kit
Price range: $300.00 through $375.00
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THESE KITS WERE DESIGNED TO WORK WITH MITUTOYO CALIPERS, BUT DO NOT INCLUDE THEM. OTHER CALIPERS MAY FIT, BUT ARE NOT GUARANTEED. IF YOU NEED CALIPERS, ORDER SOME HERE.
As long as any of us have been reloading, we have been using comparators. These are simple items meant to let us measure seating depth and headspace between cases. If you reload alone, always use the same components and calibers, and don’t tinker around, these are a solid option.
Really though, that’s not us. We like to use different components, we like to compare, and we want to know that the measurements we are taking are a little more than relative. This is why we are making our ZERO measurement gauges.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
To make these measurement gauges, they all needed to be the same. Exactly the same. And they had to stay that way. All of these parts are made on our world-class DMG Mori lathes, from American steel, cut with reamers for consistency, and then nitrided to help them last a lifetime.
HEADSPACE GAUGES
Headspace gauges don’t need the be complicated, they just need to be correct, and exceedingly consistent. This led us to a traditional datum-style gauge – as we believe it provides the most true measurement – cut with a reamer to keep our diameter, face, and radius as consistent as possible. Again, this is in an effort to allow you to compare your measurements with someone from North Dakota or Nevada or the Netherlands, knowing that the numbers on your caliper mean something.
Included Sizes: .330, .350, .375, .400, .420, Rimfire
BULLET OGIVE
This one is a little more intricate. While most ogive comparators work on a standard datum measurement, like our headspace gauges, we thought there was a much more appropriate way to measure the ogive of a bullet. We have designed and are using custom tooling that allows us to replicate the lead area of your barrel’s chamber (if it has the standard 1.5* lead). The goal here is to allow you to measure seating depth and jump the only way that it matters, and that’s relative to your chamber. This will reduce the large swings in gauge readings from one projectile class to another, allowing you to see what really matters.
Included Bullet Calibers: 22cal, 6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm, 30cal, 338cal
HEIGHT GAUGE
When building this kit, we also decided we wanted you to have the option to use it like a tool we use every day in the shop – a height gauge. This heavy steel base, with rubber bottom, will keep your measuring tool in place, clicking the tool in with magnets, and add to the flow of your reloading QC process. NOTE: This base is a separate item, and is not included in the kit unless specifically called out.
| Weight | 4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7 × 4 × 2 in |
| Kit | Complete Head Kit, Complete Head Kit w/ Height Stand |
71 reviews for Area 419 ZERO Headspace and Ogive Measurement Gauge Kit
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Shane Jack (verified owner) –
Very well made
Mark Baker (verified owner) –
Should include 270 257 weatherby and standard American calibers for ogive
William G. (verified owner) –
Great quality. Highly recommend. Repeatable, easy to replicate results.
Nate (verified owner) –
Great product, it helped me a lot with getting a more consistent shoulder bump and dialing in my seating depth.
Dom Souza (verified owner) –
Bought this awhile ago but just needed it today. Opened it up and realized no ogive comparator for .257 or .270 which unfortunately for me is what I needed. For the price you’d think those would have been included in this kit.
Leo W. (verified owner) –
Great quality
bruce (verified owner) –
None
Tom L. (verified owner) –
Great design and quality, just getting started as reloader
christos k. (verified owner) –
Great piece of gear. Built like a tank, it’s not light. Made the mistake of not getting the base. GET THE BASE!! After ordering the base and using the system as is should be it turned out to be a great investment. I just wished it would’ve been color filled from the factory.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Another fantastic product!
Jeremy Bolin –
Just got this kit and was wondering how you can get a seating depth when using Hornady OAL gauge as I have to remove the base to fit the tool. The base on this comparator is recessed and I assume this will throw off the measurement when I put the base back on to check seating depth.
Albert Matzelle (verified owner) –
The headspace ang ogive measurement gauge works great. I Think it would even better if I was using an 8 inch caliper.
Kenneth (verified owner) –
works just as expected, perfect like all of Area419 products .
Chris (verified owner) –
excellent craftsmanship and detail
Juan Martinez (verified owner) –
awesome tool
Kevin McCall (verified owner) –
Like it so far
Delbert McCord (verified owner) –
These are perfect but the holder just makes it complete
Dan Sievers (verified owner) –
Great products, great customer service
Daniel Jasper (verified owner) –
Probably one of the best quality items I have ever purchased
Jonathan R (verified owner) –
Fit like a glove they don’t slide around on bullet ogive for bullet death and can do shoulder bump easy too
Larry G. (verified owner) –
The quality of the kit is everything I’ve come to expect from Area 419.
Jason Pruett (verified owner) –
just to expensive
Ryan B. (verified owner) –
In load development determining length to ogive was often a finicky process for me. Using this I trust the measurement the first time. These are made from steel and designed to more accurately replicate the throat of chamber. It makes a noticeable difference.
neale white (verified owner) –
solid quality as always
Joe Shields (verified owner) –
precision is outstanding
Lok Man Lam (verified owner) –
Love it no issue. When it perfect is perfect
Ed P. (verified owner) –
I do wish there was an insert for .27 caliber / 6.8 mm on the bullet side.
Carl T. (verified owner) –
Head space works great. Ogive so so.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
great product works excellent.
James H. (verified owner) –
Repeatability at its best
Alex Williams (verified owner) –
Awesome set!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
All good
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Kit is awesome
Clay Toole (verified owner) –
I bought this and haven’t broke it out until this weekend. Still been using my SAC kit. But I am sold on it and the stand makes me not question the pressure I’m applying! Stand is HEAVY and will not move on you! This product is the best in the market in my opinion for consistency!
Craig Myers (verified owner) –
Excellent product, extremally precision made, will last a lifetime. Stand works very well with my Starrett calipers. I have been very very satisfied with every product I’ve ordered from Area 419 and will continue to support your efforts in precision reloading and other accessories.
John Morgan-Hosey (verified owner) –
Super Quality Manufacturing, the only improvement I would suggest is to make some Short Action Custom Type Case Inserts.
Nick Markos (verified owner) –
Accurate, repeatable And consistent are words that are very very valuable in a reloader’s vocabulary.
It’s about time someone came out with a proper product like this.
It delivers everything promised and then some.
The stand puts it over the top.
No worries about how much pressure you’re applying on the tool… just let gravity take care of that.
Couldn’t be happier with my purchase.😀
Ken Kitzmann (verified owner) –
I’m very happy with this Headspace and Ogive measurement gauge kit!
Larry G. (verified owner) –
Your gauge catches the ogive in a different location than my Hornady tool. Going to have to investigate this further.
Keith Wilson (verified owner) –
Very well built. But a little to heavy for calipers.
ray mendenhall (verified owner) –
looking forward to using this
Ron V. (verified owner) –
I’ve never been disappointed in an AREA 419 product. I’m not a precision / long distance shooter. I’m your average shooter who enjoys hunting and precision accuracy in a hunting rifle, designed accordingly. I do like tools and instruments that currently have reached near perfection status. This is why you purchase AREA 419 products. Whatever you need for reloading and shooting, AREA 419 products are a significant upgrade over any other brand currently on the market place.
William M. (verified owner) –
The price is what it is, but this is better and more consistent than my other comparator. Establishing the JAM on a new rifle was much easier. Checking shoulder bump is much more consistent with less fidgeting to get the cartridge base aligned. The fit to the ogive of a bullet is TIGHT with no wiggle. I’m impressed with the precision and repeatability of measurements. Thanks Area 419!
Robert Wyatt (verified owner) –
Excellent quality and repeatable consistency!
Jose S. (verified owner) –
Extraordinary service and support. Super products.
Richard R. (verified owner) –
Precise and reproducible measurements!
Verified Buyer (verified owner) –
Great product
william (verified owner) –
Amazing consistency especially when using stand
Al (verified owner) –
I wish it had .257 for bullets. Excellent quality and consistency. I wish I had this set along time ago.
Verified Buyer (verified owner) –
Good quality components
Does what was designed for
Oliver (verified owner) –
Awesome quality, perfect way to measure head space. Would like to see some more calibers avaliable like 270 and 256
James Tulip (verified owner) –
Every thing is so smooth and cleanly done. Will be buying more stuff soon
Tom Butts (verified owner) –
It’s area 419 what else can ya say
Verified Buyer (verified owner) –
Absolutely top notch! Need a headspace gage for 300Norma and 338Norma ASAP!
Juicy J (verified owner) –
Killer kit ! what are the tiny set screws for that are included in the height stand kit?
Doug P. (verified owner) –
Super Happy with the repeatability and the build quality of product but coming from Area 419 I would have figured that when changing between adapter inserts that they would all have the same precision height. I know it’s not a big deal to zero out the caliper after changing inserts but it’s the small things that make precision equipment worth that extra cost.
ernest.santos (verified owner) –
The only headspace gauge set that I know of that allows you to measure headspace of fired cases without having to remove the primer first. It’s always the small details…
Ralph (verified owner) –
Well made. I agree a bench top laminated headspace collar card by cartridge, along with a url with where to find updates, would be helpful and could easily fit in the box. I’m also looking forward to the cost effective additions in ogive washers for .270/6.8 and .257. 🙂
James (verified owner) –
Do you make add on ojive collars for example the .375 for 375 h&h ?
And instructions
Craig Arnzen (store manager) –
At this time we haven’t made any sizes that aren’t already in your kit, but more will likely come over time!
Peter Russell (verified owner) –
Leaders in Quality and innovation
Thomas Kingsbury (verified owner) –
Where to start, it’s great, well made, solid, had calipers set up was easy, use is simple,results accurate. The base is a great add on as it makes measurements much easier than holding it in your hands. As an old timer it reminds me of a time when you feel like you got what you paid for. This thing will last a lifetime. Thanks Area 419.
Bob Merkley (verified owner) –
Great product. Would suggest a short instruction card to be included in the box. A chart showing which collet to use when checking “shoulder bump” would assure consistency in measurement when using with various calibers i.e. 222 Rem Mag, 6 mm Dasher, 6.5 Creedmoor etc. 7 mm PRC for example.
I ordered the stand for holding the calipers – it fit perfectly in the center of the dies in the Area 419 Zero Press. It is at eye height therefore easy to read and stable to do the measurements. I will send a photo in a separate email.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
It would have been nice to have printed detailed directions included.
Tim Musselman (verified owner) –
It’s a pleasure to use and is repeatable just what I was looking for.
Michael T. (verified owner) –
Best comparator set in the business. I’ve tried all the competitors, and this has the best build quality, tolerance, and repeatability for confidence in your reloading. It’s now one of my favorite products on my bench.
paul l. (verified owner) –
Outstanding piece of kit. I have been a machinist in the aerospace and defense arena for 40 plus years and could not have made these any better myself. Top quality, fit and finish. Don’t forget to get the optional base, makes using the system even easier. you will not be disappointed.
Craig W. (verified owner) –
I’m satisfied with the precision and quality of the Area 419 ZERO Headspace and Ogive Measurement Gauge Kit. The kit’s components exhibit a remarkable level of precision. Each case or bullet securely fits into its comparator, resulting in reliable and consistently repetitive measurements.
Mark S. (verified owner) –
Great Quality
Todd V. (verified owner) –
This tool is precise to a level I have not found before. Coupled with the base unit and the Mitutuyo digital output calipers one can digitally record measurements more accurately than ever before.
Richard J. (verified owner) –
Great tool!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
The headspace and ogive measurement gauge kit are of the same superb quality that all area 419 products are.