Sarge Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I'm finally thinking of picking up one of the hundred round case gauges by shockbottle. Are the opinions still positive after extensive user testing? Will be 9mm. I load everything with a Udie and gauge with a Dillon. If it passes that gauge it works fine in my gun. Do I need the super match version with tighter specs or is the original plenty tight for my needs? I don't want a really high failure rate if the standard model is good enough. Thanks everybody! Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hello: I use the EGW 7 round one from Shooters Connection and it works great. It is closer to the specs of a reamed chamber in my Schuemann barrels using a Clymer reamers. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayougump Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I have one in 9mm, .40L, and getting one in .38 soon. They are WORTH every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W_Buck Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) They are awesome. Will never go back after using one. I have one for 9mm and .40S&W. Hell I even case gauge all my practice ammo now since it is so quick. You should be ok with the standard spec version. The gauge is way more picky than the chambers on my guns. You can have full confidence that if passes the gauge it will run in your gun. Both my guns, CZ SP-01 & Tactical Sport, will still chamber most rounds that fail the gauge. Edited November 5, 2014 by W_Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 One of the best things I have ever purchased. Can check 1000 rounds in about 20 minutes. Don't hesitate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstagn Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I don't know about the 9mm BUT if you use lead/lead coated they do not drop all the way down in 45acp because of the bullet profile, plated work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brisix Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I have the anodized 9mm and love it. Very fast. I plan on getting the 45 very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Good info everybody thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd7446 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Kevin - I've got the standard fit 9mm hundo. After several thousand through it, I've not had one pass the gauge that failed to chamber. Works great for speeding the checking and boxing process. Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Thanks Todd! Is there anything you don't have?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher217 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 This site is costing me a lot of money. There is too much must have stuff on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd7446 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Kevin - Many, many things. Keep trying to knock them out one by one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 The HUNDO is great, when done you can flip the whole 100 into the ammo box upside down, the flip into another ammo box right side up. I gauge all ammo, any ammo that does not pass goes in a large bag that I use for draw only practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I love this thing! I use it all the time and after using for about 10K rounds, never had an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I checked 1000 rounds of super on the tailgate of my truck this morning. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Scott Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I have the standard 9mm Hundo and love it. Its a little bit tighter than my Dillon gauge. Everything that passes the Dillon works in both my unaltered CZs. I normally Hundo everything, then the ones that dont pass the Hundo get a last chance with the Dillon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Thanks everybody! Plenty of endorsement from shooters I trust on the forums! Ordered the standard black anodized one from Ben last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankYa Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I have the standard 9mm and the .40L. They're awesome. In order of tightness from tightest to loosest: LE Wilson Shockbottle Dillon CZ Shadow barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooke Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I have the Shockbottle (regular one, not the match grade). Sometimes I buy things and later regret it. NOT this time. This thing is fast and slightly tighter than the Dillon gauge. It has caught 5 different cracked cases that easily pass the Dillon gauge. It has caught a couple of cases that were slightly bulged near the head and also passed the Dillon gauge (although slightly hard to fall out of that D gauge). I am sold on the ability of this thing. Buy it...fast and improved gauging. It demonstrated the need for a Lee Factory Crimp die in place of the Dillon crimp die in stage 4 of my press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpa5oh Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 With these chamber checkers, there really is no reason not to chamber check every round you make (it's quick.) And since I began practicing with ammo that has been checked, I would never go back to checking only my match ammo - I can't count how many times I would have a malfunction in practice and be standing on the range scratching my head wondering whether the problem was caused by a bad round or if the gun was developing a problem. With every round having been chamber checked I almost never get a malfunction and, when I do, one possible cause is off the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayougump Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I have both the match grade 9mm and the .40L and I have one in .38 Super coming. They had .38SC but came out with the .38 super about a week ago. Checking rounds 100 at a time is so much faster than 7 at a time with the EGW. In case anyone looking for the new .38 Super for their Open rounds you can get them at Ben's pro shop http://www.benstoegerproshop.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=CG38SR-100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher217 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I am getting ready to start loading .40. I assume I will be loading my rounds long for the new gun that I am getting. I found a deal in a used Shock Bottle 40 case gauge. Any reason that I couldn't use it for ammo up to 1.20 OAL ammo? The site says get the long for ammo over 1.20 OAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g17drumr Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Its the biggest time saver just have to make sure your oal is correct. it makes things so much easier/faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher217 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Found out I need the 40L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyGlock Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I have both the match grade 9mm and the .40L and I have one in .38 Super coming. They had .38SC but came out with the .38 super about a week ago. Checking rounds 100 at a time is so much faster than 7 at a time with the EGW. In case anyone looking for the new .38 Super for their Open rounds you can get them at Ben's pro shop http://www.benstoegerproshop.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=CG38SR-100 Whats the difference between a 38SC and 38super gages? I use the SC gage for both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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