Digital grain scale
- Thread starter DGY
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The problem with a digital scale is that we have absolute faith in the numbers we see.
With a beam scale we can see where the counter weight is and can trust what we see.
If a cheap digital scale starts to read light or heavy, there is no indication to you, unless you happen to check-weight in that session.
I have a GemPro 250. Cost more than $100. I trust it. But there is a dime beside it that I weight from time to time as a check weight.
With a beam scale we can see where the counter weight is and can trust what we see.
If a cheap digital scale starts to read light or heavy, there is no indication to you, unless you happen to check-weight in that session.
I have a GemPro 250. Cost more than $100. I trust it. But there is a dime beside it that I weight from time to time as a check weight.
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Ohaus makes the RCBS scales - you can check them out (I got one) and it's pretty dead on - recently picked up an old RCBS 10-10 off Ebay pretty cheap - I truck beam scales more than digital - had a GemPro 250 and it no longer holds proper weight - I can get three different readings weighing the same powder charge
billbmcleod
CGN frequent flyer
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- Back very close to Bruce County
A beam scale with a clean sharp knife edge does not lie. If it seems sticky then it may be the dampening mechanism. Gravity effect doesn't change.
- Location
- West Quebec
Good idea..thanks
I have a Lee Scale, and I agree with the OP. Its accurate, but its very slow. I think the dampening sucks on it? I'm not exactly sure, but I've been thinking about getting a replacement myself...
I do have an RCBS scale that came with my Partner Press Kit, but the entire press kit was only $99 on sale, so I can't say I have a lot of faith in the scale that can't be worth more than about $20 or $30...
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- New Scotland
I have a couple of Lyman digitals that I have loaded thousands of rounds off without a problem.
MikeTheRock
Regular
- Location
- Calgary, AB
I double weigh with a RCBS Chargemster and check with a Gempro 250. The Gempro is very accurate. It picks up 1-2 individual kernels of Varget, not sure the average person needs more than that. Likely more inaccuracies introduced from leveling, temp and air movement. Warranty and service is pretty good too.
road.ripper
Regular
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- Hamilton On.
I have both , a beam scale that i hate and or dont understand how set it up and my go to digital scales. I recheck charge weights often.
with digital scales any breeze and static with throw it out of wack. so i set it on top of a dryer sheet.
with digital scales any breeze and static with throw it out of wack. so i set it on top of a dryer sheet.
I have two digital scales and one beam scale. The more expensive digital is too sensitive to use where I have my setup. The second digital scale needs to be zeroed often.
If your digital uses batteries, keep an eye on it and change them often.
I have automated my beam which takes a lot of the finicky stuff out of the equation.
If your digital uses batteries, keep an eye on it and change them often.
I have automated my beam which takes a lot of the finicky stuff out of the equation.
I've got the same one, it's alright. I use it to calibrate my MGM pocket scale. Measure out 50.0 grains then transfer over to ensure the digital measures the same - good to go. That way I only suffer the beam scale once per reloading session.
In the old days when I ran a cheap scale I cut a length of coat hanger wire to match the weight of the pan plus my powder charge.
Then I could switch back and fourth to confirm the same value was the same. Keepin mind loads where for long range F Class, not just plinking.
Often times a load cell scale will not sense small weight changes but will respond to large changes. That's why swapping back and fourth provides a more accurate reading with a low cost scale.
These days I just use low cost scales for basic non critical tasks. For long range I use a Vibra HT, but price on these has gotten real high in recent years.
Then I could switch back and fourth to confirm the same value was the same. Keepin mind loads where for long range F Class, not just plinking.
Often times a load cell scale will not sense small weight changes but will respond to large changes. That's why swapping back and fourth provides a more accurate reading with a low cost scale.
These days I just use low cost scales for basic non critical tasks. For long range I use a Vibra HT, but price on these has gotten real high in recent years.
