which scale would you trust?
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Check weights to calibrate RCBS ChargeMaster scale to start. Use a designated bullet to check that scale is still correct after 50 thrown charges. Works fine for me. Used same procedure for FTR competition last summer.
The best scale out there is the scale that is repeatably consistent. That is another reason why the loading manuals don't give you one load only.
The old beam balances are pretty hard to beat as far as being consistent goes once they are zeroed. Same can be said for the digital balances that work with a load cell, which most good units do.
It doesn't matter if your scale shows an identical reading to one a buddy has. What matters is that when you weigh a light standard weight and a heavier standard weight the scale reads them correctly when the scale is set up properly. I have found really cheap scales that fit in your pocket like the cheap Hornady offering to be just as consistent as the more expensive Dillon, which I really like because of the way it's set up. The big thing is that they are set up on a flat/level/stable surface. You have to do your part as well.
The old beam balances are pretty hard to beat as far as being consistent goes once they are zeroed. Same can be said for the digital balances that work with a load cell, which most good units do.
It doesn't matter if your scale shows an identical reading to one a buddy has. What matters is that when you weigh a light standard weight and a heavier standard weight the scale reads them correctly when the scale is set up properly. I have found really cheap scales that fit in your pocket like the cheap Hornady offering to be just as consistent as the more expensive Dillon, which I really like because of the way it's set up. The big thing is that they are set up on a flat/level/stable surface. You have to do your part as well.
I would trust the tried and true beam over the new to you digital.
I have the hornady digital scale with the cal weight and find it very accurate. It was also pretty inexpensive.
I also use a designated bullet to confirm weight.
I have the hornady digital scale with the cal weight and find it very accurate. It was also pretty inexpensive.
I also use a designated bullet to confirm weight.
That will work just fine. Now what you need is another much heavier bullet to set up the top end with.
The only time a tenth of a grain will make a noticeable difference other than the shooter's/handloader's mind, is in very small cartridge cases from 223Rem down smaller and some pistol cartridges.
yep......
I have the Lyman DSP2 powder thrower with it's built in electronic scale that I have slowly came to trust. I still have a couple of RCBS electronic scales I totally gave up trying to use as they proved completely unreliable for me and kept drifting off or just giving false readings if the furnace kicked in etc. I still use my RCBS 505 Balance Beam to check the Lyman for accuracy and verify it with some check weights I have. So far the Lyman has shown no issues at all for me.
Jim
Jim
