The Hornady 38 Special Cartridge Gauge (380702) is a Lock-N-Load pistol case gauge that lets you quickly verify your sized brass and loaded 38 Special ammunition will fit correctly in a SAAMI spec chamber. This Hornady 380702 38 Special cartridge gauge gives reloaders a fast bench check for headspace, case length, and basic profile on 38 Spl revolver ammo.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 380702
- Cartridge: 38 Special (.357 diameter)
- Product type: Lock-N-Load cartridge gauge
- Function: checks sized cases and loaded cartridges for correct fit in SAAMI chambers
- Gauge style: go/no-go style drop-in gauge
- Construction: steel body machined to SAAMI maximum and minimum dimensions
- Compatibility: works with empty sized brass and complete loaded 38 Special rounds
- Quantity: one cartridge gauge per package
Special Features
- Drop a case or loaded round into the gauge to see if it sits within the machined reference surfaces, giving you an instant visual pass or fail on sizing and trimming.
- The internal profile mirrors a proper 38 Special chamber, which helps you catch brass that is too long, bulged, or under-sized before it causes hard chambering or extraction issues.
- One-piece steel construction provides a durable, long lasting reference tool for frequent use on the reloading bench.
- Dedicated 38 Special geometry gives you a cartridge-specific check instead of relying on feel when test-fitting rounds in a cylinder.
Practical Benefits
- The Hornady 38 Special Cartridge Gauge (380702) helps you detect headspace and case length problems at the bench so your 38 Spl ammo chambers smoothly and runs reliably.
- You can sort questionable brass and confirm that resized cases and finished rounds work with typical SAAMI chambers, reducing the need to test every batch in the revolver.
- As you tune your sizing die and trimming process, this gauge provides a consistent standard so your 38 Special reloads perform the way you expect in duty, defense, and range revolvers
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| CALIBER | 38 SPECIAL |