lee scale as a target?

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I just bought the lee breech lock challenger kit and it came with the lee safety scale. Last night was the first time Ive reloaded and I quickly found that I want to use my new lee scale as a god damn target! That thing is a POS! I can barley focus on the little white lines and when I eventually zeroed it and put two powder charges through it I decided to double check the zero, and sure as #### it was out. Anybody else have this problem? Should I just toss this thing in the air a blow the #### out of it and buy a better scale? Or is there a better way to use this POS?
 
Calm down...

First off let's make sure you understand the basics.

Is the surface the scale sits on level? It doesn't need to be sturdy and vibration free just moderately level.

Are you moving the scale around? Maybe you have a small space so you need to slide it across the bench between charges? This will screw with them.

Is the balance beam sitting in the center of it's V notch? Too far to one side or the other can give out of wack readings.

When you zero it is the beam moveing freely? Drop a few flakes of powder in the pan and you should see it move... If not refer to number 3.
 
Barley focusing and Lee products don't get along, first off....no drinking while reloading, when you straighten out, get yourself some decent powder measuring equip....it's too important.
 
I spent a good 2hrs trying to get this thing going. I read and re-read the instructions many times.I wasnt drinking and i did all the above. This scale seems very touchy.
 
I had that scale for several years and they can be accurate for moderate amounts of loading. I found that the scale could get slightly off kilter which would throw it off, make sure the scale beam is seated properly.
 
I understand bean style scales got to be sensitive but the scale seems to rub the sides where the magnet is. Ive been reading a little more into these scales and have found other people having the same problems. Thinking I might just go and get a rcbs.
 
notyalc said:
I understand bean style scales got to be sensitive but the scale seems to rub the sides where the magnet is. Ive been reading a little more into these scales and have found other people having the same problems. Thinking I might just go and get a rcbs.
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If its rubbing it's not in the center of the V notch, slide it over so it wont rub.

I have weighed thousands of charges on a Lee scale I got with my 50th kit... Just as accurate as the 5-0-5 and about $100 cheaper... Trick is to set em up and avoid touching them in any meaningfull manner.
 
I have a Lee. It is certainly possible to screw it up easily, but it does work as it is supposed to and I am satisfied with mine. I have never seen any reason to doubt its accuracy.

However, digital scales are so cheap and widely availabe now that I suggest you get one.
 
I used one for years. Then switched to a Redding. Then to a Hornady Autocharge.

All three work well for me and accuracy is a bit better with the beam scales but only by a flake or two.
 
I'm with Ben, too important to good reload results. Not worth the ####'n about.
Having had a few scales over the decades ..... it's the RCBS/Ohaus 10/10 that outshines them all.
They come up on the EE for $100 or so, from time to time, worth way more than that in peace of mind, and pleasure of use.

If you do go digital, be wary of nearby flourescent light ballasts .... caused me no end of grief with the Dillon.

Thinking you should prolong the Lee Scale Disposal Event. Set it out at 50+ yards, and frag it to shrapnel with a big bore revolver:evil:
 
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