Update - got one! What a difference RCBS 502 Scale

[Eagleye]

I am a scale junky, lol. I have two RCBS Chargemasters with their electronic scales, A small electronic scale from Frankford Arsenal, an RCBS 10-10 beam scale, and the Elite of all RCBS beam scales, the 304. [Actually an Ohaus design]

I use the beam scales to verify the electronics, for the most part. But if I need to load just a few rounds, the beam scale is quicker to get up and working.
Don't forget to clean the agate bearings on your beam scale from time to time.

The FA scale gets used primarily to weigh brass and bullets, since it is small and handy. Also quick to calibrate. Auto shut-off as well, so no dead batteries if I forget to turn it off. Dave.

 

[bertn]

Don't forget to clean the agate bearings on your beam scale from time to time.

Off topic but how do you clean the bearings Dave?

With all the digital scales taking over there are good deals on beam scales to be had at gun shows.
i picked up a like new ohaus d5 and a used but in good condition rcbs 505 for $25 each.

 

[bigedp51]

I just clean the agate bearings with a Q-tip dipped in alcohol and wipe off with the dry end of the Q-tip.

I use my newer RCBS Chargemaster and love its speed, I still use my 1973 dated Rockchucker press. And weighing charges on a scale was the most the most time consuming part of reloading. And when you get older the large digital numbers and hearing the "beep" helps with the Chargemaster. (chronologically gifted eyesight)


Tuning Balance-Beam Scales For Precision and Repeatability
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2017/02/tuning-balance-beam-scales-for-precision-and-repeatability-2/

More Beam Scale Tips from Scott Parker
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/02/more-beam-scale-tips-from-scott-parker/

 

[RonR]

Watch the RCBS scale.
I prefer it to stop on the way up, not on the way down.
I lightly bump the scale pan with me tweezers on the down side and
wait for the rebound on the way up.

Chit can can alter/vary your weight by a bit.

I'll cycle the beam once as suggested. Good experience shared regarding cleaning and nuances of these types of scales. Thanks looky.

I am a scale junky, lol. .... [Actually an Ohaus design]

I use the beam scales to verify the electronics, for the most part. But if I need to load just a few rounds, the beam scale is quicker to get up and working.

The FA scale gets used primarily to weigh brass and bullets, since it is small and handy. Also quick to calibrate. Auto shut-off as well, so no dead batteries if I forget to turn it off. Dave.

The 502 box indicates manufactured by Ohaus so that's a bit more confidence. I use the mechanical and digital scale here in the same manner. Thanks for "weighing" in and after working with the 502 I don't think there is such a thing as a scale junkie I've got a refreshed attitude with this improvement and just have to sit at the bench tonight to load some more!

Off topic but how do you clean the bearings Dave?

With all the digital scales taking over there are good deals on beam scales to be had at gun shows.
i picked up a like new ohaus d5 and a used but in good condition rcbs 505 for $25 each.

Beat me to it Bert regarding cleaning. I wish I would have found one of the above at that price cause I almost paid triple but at this point I don't care.

I just clean the agate bearings with a Q-tip dipped in alcohol and wipe off with the dry end of the Q-tip.

Tuning Balance-Beam Scales For Precision and Repeatability
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2017/02/tuning-balance-beam-scales-for-precision-and-repeatability-2/

More Beam Scale Tips from Scott Parker
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/02/more-beam-scale-tips-from-scott-parker/

Thanks for the cleaning tip and for the links Ed. I'll get to them sometime soon...but I got a new scale and just have to use it.

Thanks all!

Regards
Ron

 

[Eagleye]

Off topic but how do you clean the bearings Dave?

bigedp51 nailed that operation. You can use brakleen as well, but I do mine about once every couple of months.
The 10-10 comes with a cover, so dust accumulates on it at a slower rate. Dave.

 

[bertn]

I just clean the agate bearings with a Q-tip dipped in alcohol and wipe off with the dry end of the Q-tip.

I use my newer RCBS Chargemaster and love its speed, I still use my 1973 dated Rockchucker press. And weighing charges on a scale was the most the most time consuming part of reloading. And when you get older the large digital numbers and hearing the "beep" helps with the Chargemaster. (chronologically gifted eyesight)


Tuning Balance-Beam Scales For Precision and Repeatability
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2017/02/tuning-balance-beam-scales-for-precision-and-repeatability-2/

More Beam Scale Tips from Scott Parker
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/02/more-beam-scale-tips-from-scott-parker/

Thanks for the cleaning tip.

Checked out the links but unfortunately it's basically advertisement of the tuning service rather than giving pointers on how to tune yours.
I'm a 100% diy guy so now I just need to figure out the trick of the trade to tune mine...