Neck Tension Gage: Precision in Reloading
The Neck Tension Gage (NTG) is an essential tool for the meticulous reloader. Designed to swiftly and accurately inspect your brass, this instrument ensures that each round you prepare meets exacting standards before bullet seating commences.
Understanding neck tension is crucial for achieving consistent performance from your reloads. The NTG provides invaluable data on neck diameters after case sizing but prior to bullet seating. This allows you to establish the optimal inside neck diameter, ensuring a precise and uniform release of bullets.
A unique feature of the NTG is its ability to detect potential obstructions at the critical neck-shoulder junction—specifically, any formation of a "donut" that could compromise accuracy and consistency.
This inspection tool caters to five calibers with its four stepped diameters etched clearly onto its metal body. To use, simply insert the stepped end into your sized case until one diameter fits snugly within the neck. This measurement can then be used to refine your case preparation process further.
The Neck Tension Gage stands as a testament to precision engineering in ammunition reloading—a must-have for those who demand nothing less than excellence from their handloads.