new powder scale??
I have been reloading for a good many years and have used what is now an old RCBS scale. I have noticed that it is not quite as consistent as it was when it was newer. I have cleaned it and that did not seem to help much. There has been a bazillion rounds loaded with this scale and I am thinking it is just getting a little worn in the pivot points. Anyway I have decided to replace it. So, who makes the most accurate scales now days? How about these digital scales that I see? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks
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I went from a top dollar RCBS manual beam scale, couple years ago. To digital scales. Never regretted it. Got 2 of them now. Latest is a Hornady GS-1500.
Very consistent accuracy wise. It depends a lot on the powder your using. And the powder measure though.
I have had problems that some powders drop from the measure, with a variance of +/- 3/10 of a grain. This could be hazardous, if your fooling around with red line loads. Which I don't do.0 -
Watch for static issues, like a carpeted floor or a plastic worktop. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by charliemeyer007
Watch for static issues, like a carpeted floor or a plastic worktop.
First digital, caused me problems because of static. The dopes, sold it with a plastic powder pan. Once I started using a aluminum powder pan. Problem was resolved.0 -
have had a PACT Digital for over 30 years never had any trouble . but I would suggest getting some test weights and keep them in a small tin candy box for a bench mark to use once in a while. There are some electric that weigh out the powder for you but I load most ammo for pistol anywhere from 500 -1000 at a time with a STAR progressive press
It has the best powder drop measure of any thing I have ever tried
close to 450,000 rounds "PRAISE THE HARD BALL GUN"0 -
If you like your old scale wrap it up and send it back to RCBS and ask them to check the calibration. If it is off don't be surprised if they send you a new one for free. You've got nothing to loose here. 0 -
I cant think of any scales balance beam or digital that will NOT do the job. Always recommend buying a calibration kit.
If I were you I would go for an autoscale such as the RCBS chargemaster. Hornady and Lyman make autoscales as well. Been using autoscales so long now, I can't live without them.0 -
I still have my old RCBS 5-0-5, and 10-10 powder scales. I love them, and they are still accurate. The pivots on them are blade type, and they will wear if not taken care of, and even if taken care of, over 10's of thousands of rounds.
I now run an RCBS Powder Pro system that has the scale, and power dispenser in one unit. I love it, as there is no pivot points, it is all done with a load cell, and can be calibrated at any time, using the weights they provide. Care must be taken to keep the weights in good condition, and not drop, scratch or nick them up.
It dispenses a charge automatically if you wish, and can run up to a 100 grain charge(I use it a lot for large extruded powders in my 300 RUM) in under 20 seconds. Or you can just use the scale to check a drop from a powder measure, just whatever suits your fancy. It is definitely worth the $300.00 I spent on it.0 -
I still use an old Lyman Ohaus M-5 to check against my Lyman electronic Measure. I feel I need both.
Just a bit of info on electronic scales, I have had an issue when my IPhone has been near the electronic scale. It would seem that the phone when connected to a Bluetooth device would cause enough interference to mess with the scale. I always look at the powder level in the cases before placing the bullet and noticed an inconsistency. Checked them on the old manual scale and found that they varied up to .8 of a grain. Moved the phone away from the bench and the issue was negated.0
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