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Posted: 10/27/2011 9:23:27 AM EDT
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I'm open to just about anything. It needs to be reliable and accurate. I don't see the need for 500 grain scales much, my largest powder charge is around 65 grains. Wouldn't you get higher precision with a scale that measured a smaller range? 0-200 for instance?
Currently have a 502 that I got off Ebay. One of the knife edges is chipped. I don't know if that is the reason, but it's not up/down repeatable. If I overcharge the pan, I have to take a bunch out, then work back up. Balance beam, digital, I don't care. It needs to be reliable and simple to use. Price, let's try to stay under $100. The Redding #2 Master Magnetic is pretty well reviewed on MidwayUSA, anyone use it? |
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I'm open to just about anything. It needs to be reliable and accurate. I don't see the need for 500 grain scales much, my largest powder charge is around 65 grains. Wouldn't you get higher precision with a scale that measured a smaller range? 0-200 for instance? Currently have a 502 that I got off Ebay. One of the knife edges is chipped. I don't know if that is the reason, but it's not up/down repeatable. If I overcharge the pan, I have to take a bunch out, then work back up. Balance beam, digital, I don't care. It needs to be reliable and simple to use. Price, let's try to stay under $100. The Redding #2 Master Magnetic is pretty well reviewed on MidwayUSA, anyone use it? My opinion: 1. Always work up your load. Repeat, always work up your load 2. What is most important for a reloading scale is repeat ability, not absolute accuracy (depends on 1). 3. Understand how to calibrate your scale each reloading session 4. If using a digital scale be sure it is temperature stabilized Most all the well known scales can meet those requirements. Review the recommendations, throw out the best and worst reviews and pay attention to those in between. There is always someone that says scale X is a piece of junk and someone who says they have been using it for years with no problems. |
| I'm particular to the RCBS 10-10. Great scale, very accurate and repeatable. I have a digital Lyman 1200 but only use it to weigh brass and have also used an RCBS digital. All the digitals fluctuate far too much in my opinion for powder weighing. I haven't used any others except the smaller RCBS beam scale also, 505 I think, can't remember. |
I use a RCBS 505. Be sure to mount it at eye level. If you view scale at an angle you introduce parallax error, and get different results for every charge. Get some check weights and then you will know for sure. Another possibility is to call RCBS and send your scale in for repair. Will probably be a free repair. 1-800-553-5000 |
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http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/How%20To/PC300039.jpg I use a RCBS 505. Be sure to mount it at eye level. If you view scale at an angle you introduce parallax error, and get different results for every charge. Get some check weights and then you will know for sure. Another possibility is to call RCBS and send your scale in for repair. Will probably be a free repair. 1-800-553-5000 This I sent my RCBS 505 in for repair a few years ago, they had Ohaus send me a new one.  RCBS warranty rocks!!!!
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What about the Dillon "Eliminator"?
http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/9/pid/25215/catid/7/Dillon__039_s___039_Eliminator__039__Scale |
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