Bluedevil25
CGN Regular
- Location
- Saskatoon, Sask.
I like my RCBS 10-10 scale. Considering sending it off and getting it tuned by Scott Parker in the USA.
Best Reloading Scale
- Thread starter LawrenceN
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I use the yellow plastic Lee dippers for 2 of my loads for the 45-70.
4.0 cc dipper - 52.5 gr imr-3031
4.3 cc dipper - 56.4 gr imr-3031
Ammo loaded with the legacy Lee Loader.
The powder charges never touch a scale or balance.
2 of my most accurate loads.
4.0 cc dipper - 52.5 gr imr-3031
4.3 cc dipper - 56.4 gr imr-3031
Ammo loaded with the legacy Lee Loader.
The powder charges never touch a scale or balance.
2 of my most accurate loads.
I started off with a 505 scale around 1980, came in the kit. Decided I didn't like how long it took to settle, and it was easy to knock over if you clipped it. At the time you could still get steel based beam scales, almost appears they are history now except for the Redding. I ended up buying a Hornady M scale, it dampened nice and quick, and has been trouble free. Every time I use the check weights on it, it is bang on. If you can find the old steel based beam scales, almost all are Ohaus. I picked up a Lyman 1000 in the late 80's, knocked it off the bench in the early 90's and Lyman sent me a free replacement. Still have it. It taught me a bit about the electronic scales, what to watch for and etc, they don't like air movement and power variations very much. I picked up a Chargemaster a few yrs back, splurged on it for the heck of it. It's worked well, has its quirks to watch for, but, has been OK, it throws .1 heavy on everything, but, in that I know that and it is consistent, I can live with that. I still use Lee scoops and the beam scale for small batches, don't own a trickler, don't need it, small Lee scoop is quicker and less fuss for me. I will set up a powder thrower for big batches, way faster than the Chargemaster, and with the right powders, just as accurate.
In looking at what is out there these days, I'd just buy a 500gr + electronic scale from a reputable manufacturer, and likely a Redding Beam scale, or and older 1010 or a good used steel based, magnetic dampened scale. If you ever get to casting bullets, you want 500gr+ capacity and you need a 750 if you happen to be into archery and want to weigh arrows. If you pickup a Chargemaster lite, you may wind up purchasing a heavier cap scale down the road for weighing bullets.
In looking at what is out there these days, I'd just buy a 500gr + electronic scale from a reputable manufacturer, and likely a Redding Beam scale, or and older 1010 or a good used steel based, magnetic dampened scale. If you ever get to casting bullets, you want 500gr+ capacity and you need a 750 if you happen to be into archery and want to weigh arrows. If you pickup a Chargemaster lite, you may wind up purchasing a heavier cap scale down the road for weighing bullets.
Except with an RCBS 10-10
Times 2
I have an old RCBS 10-10, a GEMpro 250 and a FX-120i. All are nice but the 10-10 is slow and I have be consistent about the way I trickle loads, then tap the pan. The Gempro is a great unit, but if you trickle, you have to lift the pan and reset it to get it to show small increments whereas the 120i shows the weight variation right now, as you trickle. It's a GREAT unit HOWEVER it also cost about 3X more than the Gempro and the Gempro will display the same weight. The Gempro is an excellent unit and well worth the $200+, the 120i is excellent++ BUT it also costs $$$.
Just to make sure people that are looking for a scale know.
The a&d fx120 and the gempro 250,300 are advertise +-0.02grain Accuracy. Most balanced beam scales are rated +- 0.1grain.
This was my reason to add the gempro to my lineup.
Joe
The a&d fx120 and the gempro 250,300 are advertise +-0.02grain Accuracy. Most balanced beam scales are rated +- 0.1grain.
This was my reason to add the gempro to my lineup.
Joe
I own an FX120, and own an RCBS 5-0-5.
1 Kernel of varget measures roughly 0.02gn
On an RCBS 5-0-5 I have a hard time resolving to the grain close, but if you observe properly, you can definitely see 0.04-0.06gn close.
It definitely resolves better than 0.10gn
That doesn't do anything for the cost of the FX-120i though.
No indeed but does show that it is possible to make some budget "automation" onto an existing balance beam scale.
Well sure, that's been well known for years. I was specifically talking about automated fx-120i's.
Do you have any H4350? What is the weight of one of those bad boys?
