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4/24/2010 7:04:52 PM EDT
I'm very new to reloading, and read most of the help articles.
I am working on powder right now. Does this look correct on a lee safety scale.
I am going for 23 grains. (hodgdon h322)


Also, when you over deburr a case, and the mouth is too wide, what is the correct solution?
Thanks in advance.
4/24/2010 9:48:58 PM EDT
[#1]
looks ok but I can't see the lines on the tenth grain setting
4/25/2010 2:29:52 AM EDT
[#2]
The tenths display should show 3 lines, the middle being centered over the desired number.
4/25/2010 3:59:37 AM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
looks ok but I can't see the lines on the tenth grain setting


This.

The Lee Scale is a very inexpensive scale and has a very fragile and cheap feel to it... BUT, I continue to be amazed at how accurate it is. I've been using one for years and have had it's readings confirmed with other scales and calibration weights. Mine has always been dead on. As long as you don't break it it'll get the job done.
4/25/2010 4:49:51 AM EDT
[#4]
Also, be sure to zero the scale before you set your charge weight.  That goes for any scale.
4/25/2010 6:38:36 AM EDT
[#5]
I have used the Lee scale like this one for years! Mine even took a tumble off of the shelf once onto the concrete floor! Tough as nails!!
I zero'd mine one time and I have never had to re-adjust it, even after the fall to the floor. I have checked mine with other scales and it is dead on everytime.
I like the magnetic dampener compared to the mechanical dampener on my Herter.
4/25/2010 7:50:21 AM EDT
[#6]
I wanted no tenths. 23.0. Does it look right? Or do I have to put the three lines around the 0?
Thats the low end of the recommended load, and its easy to remember.
4/25/2010 8:25:47 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
The tenths display should show 3 lines, the middle being centered over the desired number.


Would that not be 23.3 not 23.0?


Oh and if thats 23.0 grains of h322, i'd say thats the low end of the workable range...
4/25/2010 8:39:08 AM EDT
[#8]
The tenths should look like a slight line on 1, solid on 0, and slight line on 9 if I remember correct..
4/25/2010 8:42:59 AM EDT
[#9]
Lets try this again, ball on 20 grains, opening centered on 3, thats 23 grain, tenths should be slight line on 1, solid line on 0, slight line on 9.. so of the 3 lines center line on 0
so 23.0 grains
sorry I am digging this up from memory, I got rid of my lee scale which I recommend you do the same..
PM me I have a replacement if interested
4/25/2010 9:03:04 AM EDT
[#10]
Thanks Guys. I appreciate all the info.
4/25/2010 9:40:08 AM EDT
[#11]

Quoted:
Quoted:
The tenths display should show 3 lines, the middle being centered over the desired number.


Would that not be 23.3 not 23.0?



Negative.  The lines should be centered on whatever your tenths place digit is.  Mtime7 has a more descript answer of how it should read.
4/25/2010 6:25:32 PM EDT
[#12]
get a digital scale to double check. I use 2 digitals and weigh every load. cant be too careful
4/25/2010 7:13:23 PM EDT
[#13]
Will do. I was going to get one, when I get my digital calipers.
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