Best beam scale?

[coyoteking]

I’m fairly new to reloading, have reloaded for some hunting rifles and a varmint rifle, but I’m now getting interested in long range and precision shooting.

I’ve currently got an RCBS 5-0-5 scale. Is this scale accurate enough or should I upgrade to something else?

 

[IvoB]

i have a Lee scale - works well

 

[Magellann]

I have a Lee and a Hornady scale, both work equally well when compared against each other. I'm quite happy with them for now, but may get myself a digital scale someday.

 

[Rod B]

I’ve currently got an RCBS 5-0-5 scale. Is this scale accurate enough or should I upgrade to something else?

You have a very good scale that will be more than adequate.

 

[Redblack]

Keep the rcbs 505, it’s as good as the rest. Save your money for a good digital one in the future.

 

[Bluedevil25]

I use the RCBS 10-10 scale. You’ll be fine with 505 scale. If you are looking to get it tuned you could send it away to Scott Parker and he could do it for you.

 

[Lead hammer]

I have the 5-0-5, it works great.

 

[hessels]

Where can I contact Scott Parker thanks

 

[silverfoxdj]

RCBS scales are very good no reason to update unless you feel the urge

 

[silverfoxdj]

Where can I contact Scott Parker thanks

SCOTT PARKER
Bakersfield, CA
Beam Scale Repair and upgrades: Email at vld223@ yahoo.com or call at (661) 364-1199.” He also posts on Accurateshooter.com
as "sparker"

 

[Temps]

No need to upgrade. I have a LEE scale and it's very reliable. I'm also new to reloading and just had the impression that digital would be better. After a lot or reading and figuring out how to actually use the beam scale I've changed my mind and know it's reliable.

 

[coyoteking]

Thanks for the replies all. I’ll have to purchase some weights to check its accuracy and I’ll be in business.

 

[Magellann]

That reminds me that I too should pick up a pack of weights.

 

[coyoteking]

No need to upgrade. I have a LEE scale and it's very reliable. I'm also new to reloading and just had the impression that digital would be better. After a lot or reading and figuring out how to actually use the beam scale I've changed my mind and know it's reliable.

Same goes for me. I was thinking I’d have to upgrade to a digital scale but after a lot of reading on the forums i found a lot of folks prefer the good old beam scale. I saw a lot of talk about the 10-10 scales, but not much was said about the 5-0-5. Rather than spending hundreds on a digital scale I’d rather put that money into case prep and dies.

 

[Johnny G1]

I have an ole Ohaus triple beam, one dam good scale.

 

[silverfoxdj]

I have an ole Ohaus triple beam, one dam good scale.

That was the predecessor to the 505 right?

 

[hunter5425]

A triple beam is a much bigger scale and was used in its metric form in universities and some labs back in the day.

 

[Eagleye]

I have both an RCBS 10-10, and the bigger 304 [out of production now]
They are accurate and dependable.
I have electronic scales as well, but still check them against the beam units regularly. Eagleye.

 

[FortSantiago]

Just get the rcbs weights and you’re good to go with the 5-0-5.

 

[easyrider604]

Been using a 505 since 1989. Totally reliable and consistent. Just check it’s zero occasionally and when I have to move it to a different location.

The Zero of this type of beam scale changes when the surface it’s laid on is not perfectly level. That’s why you need to check zero.