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If you're loading 38 Super Auto on a progressive press and want to trust every round that comes off it, the L.E. Wilson Pistol Max Gage is the little tool that earns its spot on the bench fast. It's a one-piece, precision-machined cartridge gage cut to maximum SAAMI dimensions, so a round that drops in flush is a round that should feed and chamber in any firearm built to spec. No calipers, no guesswork, just drop the cartridge in bullet-first and read it.
L.E. Wilson has been building precision reloading tools for over 80 years, and this gage carries that same reputation. It checks maximum case length, maximum body diameters, and overall loaded round length all in one pass. More than just a go/no-go check, it helps you diagnose what's going on with your ammo when something feels off, flagging bulged cases, oblong rounds, case bowing from sizing, and crimp problems before they turn into a jam at the range or in a match.
Using it couldn't be simpler. Wipe the inside clean, drop your loaded round in bullet end first, and let it fall until it's stopped by the case mouth. If the head of the case sits even with or below the top surface of the gage, your round is under max on all the dimensions that matter. Flip it so the head faces you on a flat surface for the bullet-point-to-head check and you've confirmed overall length in seconds.
This is the dedicated 38 Super Auto version, part number PMG-38U, machined right here in the United States. Since 38 Super headspaces on the case mouth like other rimless autoloader cartridges, the gage is cut specifically for that profile. If you shoot a lot of 38 Super in a 1911 or a double-stack race gun, a caliber-specific gage like this one takes the uncertainty out of your loads and keeps your malfunctions at the practice range instead of in competition.
It checks loaded 38 Super rounds against maximum SAAMI dimensions, including maximum case length, maximum body diameters, and overall loaded round length. Because it's set to max spec, a round that drops in flush should chamber in any firearm built to SAAMI standards. It also helps you spot problems like bulged cases, case bowing from sizing, and crimp issues.
Start by wiping the inside of the gage clean and making sure your cartridge is clean too, since debris throws off the reading. Drop the round in bullet end first and let it fall until it's stopped by the case mouth. If the head of the case sits even with or below the top surface of the gage, your round passes on all the dimensions that count.
Yes, this is the dedicated 38 Super Auto model, part number PMG-38U. L.E. Wilson makes these Pistol Max Gages as caliber-specific tools, so you'll want the one cut for the exact cartridge you're loading. They offer the same gage for a wide range of pistol calibers if you reload more than one.
No, that's one of the nicest things about it. The gage is a simple drop-in check, so you read pass or fail just by looking at where the case head sits against the gage surface. It makes quick work of checking a big batch of loaded rounds without stopping to measure each one.
| UPC | 815145020017 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | PMG-38U |
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