The most important use of a cartridge case gage is for setting up 7/8"-14 press type full length resizing dies. A common error in reloading is to oversize your brass. Headspace of fired cases can quickly and accurately be measured using this tool and a caliper. Pistol Max Gages: Used to check all critical dimensions of the pistol case – mouth diameter, base diameter, rim thickness and diameter, case overall length and bullet diameter Mfg: L.E. Wilson, Inc.