Instant Indicator – Headspace and Bullet Seating Depth Comparator Designed for those seeking the utmost from their handloads
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This instrument provides an extremely fast and accurate method for comparing the shoulder position of fired and/or sized cases and bullet seating depth uniformity. The addition of the “Range Adapter” makes this instrument more versatile and may now be used at the range or in the field without requiring the use of a reloading press.
See chart below for item numbers.
Instant Indicator
| Cartridge | Item No. | w/o Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| 204 Ruger | 27287 | 17287 |
| 220 Swift | 27107 | 17107 |
| 222 Remington | 27109 | 17109 |
| 22-250 Remington | 27106 | 17106 |
| 223 Remington | 27111 | 17111 |
| 223 WSSM | 27295 | 17295 |
| 224 VALKYRIE | 27387 | 17387 |
| 243 Winchester | 27114 | 17114 |
| 243 Winester Improved 40° | 27420 | 17420 |
| 243 WSSM | 27270 | 17270 |
| 25-06 Remington | 27120 | 17120 |
| 257 Roberts | 27125 | 17125 |
| 257 Roberts Improved 40° | 27322 | 17322 |
| 260 Remington | 27531 | 17531 |
| 270 Winchester | 27135 | 17135 |
| 280 Ackley Improved | 27428 | 17428 |
| 300 PRC | 27776 | 17776 |
| 300 Remington SA UM | 27275 | 17275 |
| 300 Remington Ultra Mag | 27288 | 17288 |
| 300 Weatherby Magnum | 27252 | 17252 |
| 300 Winchester Magnum | 27153 | 17153 |
| 300 WSM | 27223 | 17223 |
| 30-06 Springfield | 27148 | 17148 |
| 308 Winchester | 27155 | 17155 |
| 338 Lapua Magnum | 27594 | 17594 |
| 338 Winchester Magnum | 27163 | 17163 |
| 6.5 Creedmor | 27446 | 17446 |
| 6.5 PRC | 27487 | 17487 |
| 6.5 X 47 Lapua | 27479 | 17479 |
| 6.5MM X 55 | 27132 | 17132 |
| 6.5MM/ 284 Norma (Win) | 27415 | 17415 |
| 6MM B.R Remington | 27317 | 17317 |
| 6MM Credmoor | 27443 | 17443 |
| 6MM P.P.C | 27319 | 17319 |
| 7MM PRC | 27936 | 17936 |
| 7MM Remington Magnum | 27136 | 17136 |
| 7MM X 57 | 27138 | 17138 |
| 7MM-08 Remington | 27139 | 17139 |
Features
- Check uniformity of shoulder bump
- Check bullet seating depth uniformity
- Compare sized cases to fired cases to determine the amount of headspace
- Sort cases fired in two or more rifles
- Sort sized cases for uniformity
- Set up sizing die correctly
- Check trim length uniformity
- Sort bullets for uniformity
- ITEM No. – 27XXX – “Instant Indicator” w/Dial Indicator
- ITEM No. – 17XXX – w/o Dial Indicator
- ITEM No. – 17999 – 1″ Dial Indicator
Range Adapter
- ITEM No. 17014
- Now Supplied with the new “Range Adapter” for added versatility!
- All Instant Indicators also include one bore diameter bushing, surface contactor, shoulder contactor, headspace gauge and complete instructions.
- Cartridge availability and ordering numbers
Note: The “Instant Indicator” may be used on a family of cartridges with the same shoulder angle (i.e. 260 Rem, 308 Win and 338 Fed)




