Lee Scale VS RCBS 505

[caperbound]

People may laugh, but until now I was happily using the lee scale. I recently picked up an RCBS 505 scale...all I can say is wow, quite the difference. I think my lee will now be a paperweight. I find setting up and ease of use so much better than the lee one. However with that said a new lee scale is around 25 while the rcbs is in the 100 range.

 

[ambishooter]

People may laugh, but until now I was happily using the lee scale. I recently picked up an RCBS 505 scale...all I can say is wow, quite the difference. I think my lee will now be a paperweight. I find setting up and ease of use so much better than the lee one. However with that said a new lee scale is around 25 while the rcbs is in the 100 range.[/QUOTE

Lee compared with other reloading scales? DAY and NIGHT. I have my Lee Scale from my Classic Cast Turret Kit, did some calibration, 15-20% variance. I did not bother using this scale at all. The powder dipper that came with my deluxe 4-die Pistol kit is more accurate than the supplied scale. I bought an MTM Casegard Digital Reloading Scale, did some calibration, dead on! Le Baron sells them for about $ 30 but currently out of stock. Got mine from Airgunsource in Peterborough for $ 25 plus $ 12 shipping and taxes. Excellent service. Got mine delivered within 24 hrs to Toronto.

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[svt1940]

People may laugh, but until now I was happily using the lee scale. I recently picked up an RCBS 505 scale...all I can say is wow, quite the difference. I think my lee will now be a paperweight. I find setting up and ease of use so much better than the lee one. However with that said a new lee scale is around 25 while the rcbs is in the 100 range.

I used Lee scale until last year when i got a Cabela's digital one. The digital one is very accurate and the Lee is as accurate too. I will not trash the Lee because its always good to have a backup scale. All that said, i have no experience with others brand, was just an observation Yes Lee can be finicky to set but still an accurate scale.
Jocelyn

 

[stubblejumper]

A good friend purchased a LEE loading kit, and after becoming frustrated when he wasn't able to get consistent reading with the LEE scale, he bought a used RCBS 505 for $40. You are right, the difference is night and day. Some of the LEE products are quite serviceable but their scale isn't worth the time and effort required to try and obtain accurate readings with it.

 

[hk33ka1]

I have both and an RCBS electric. They all work, but I only use the RCBS/Ohaus 5-0-5 or RCBS Electric. My Lee is in storage.

 

[CyaN1de]

I started with a Lee scale (included with kit) and shortly after got an RCBS 5-10 and promptly "sold" the Lee for cost of shipping.

 

[Rory McCanuck]

Lee compared with other reloading scales? DAY and NIGHT. I have my Lee Scale from my Classic Cast Turret Kit, did some calibration, 15-20% variance. I did not bother using this scale at all. The powder dipper that came with my deluxe 4-die Pistol kit is more accurate than the supplied scale. I bought an MTM Casegard Digital Reloading Scale, did some calibration, dead on! Le Baron sells them for about $ 30 but currently out of stock. Got mine from Airgunsource in Peterborough for $ 25 plus $ 12 shipping and taxes. Excellent service. Got mine delivered within 24 hrs to Toronto.

You can also try: www . canadianweigh.com/home_panels

So you are saying a mass produced, made in China, battery operated
scale subject to varying voltages is more accurate than a beam scale?
O.K.

Can I ask what you "calibrated it dead on" with?

 

[Spawn-Inc]

i went through 2 of the mtm scale, don't like them one bit. one got smashed in anger, the other sold after a few uses.

went with a lyman one for $150 and even then it swings .2 +/- if i go back or in addition to a beam scale, it will be rcbs from seeing it in a few videos and such.

 

[ambishooter]

So you are saying a mass produced, made in China, battery operated
scale subject to varying voltages is more accurate than a beam scale?
O.K.

Can I ask what you "calibrated it dead on" with?

Calibrated "dead on". First time I used it, we had a set of weights certified annualy under Canadian Standards. Turned the unit ON, zeroed, and placed a 10 gram weight. Then the supplied 50 gram weight. Then a 50 gram weight comparing the with supplied 50 gram. No variance at all. Definitely, as the battery runs down, there will be a bigger variance. That is the reason why they have a supplied weight for regular checking everytime the scale is used. Since charges are in grains, as soon as the variance hits 2%, time to change batteries.

Beam scale is more accurate provided they are calibrated regularly and not subjected to vibrations and harsh handling.

 

[dead meat]

I`ve had an Ohaus which they make for RCBS and the price on the box is $29.99. Very good scale for the money, would like to buy an RCBS chargemaster combo but always seem to find a rifle or scope i need more. A good scale with some test weights is a must in my opinion even if you only doulble check a measure or auto feed. I`ve had mine for a long time and will never sell it.