Post by: Evil_EdwardO on February 22, 2017, 11:12:46 AM
Post by: b23 on February 22, 2017, 11:22:40 AM
I don't trust myself using a beam scale for reloading rifle rounds. Any opinions on what are decent digital scales? Looking for something that is $150 or less. Thanks.
In some ways a beam scale is actually better so I wouldn't be without one but to, specifically, answer your question I've had a Dillon D-Terminator Digital scale for nearly 10 years and it has been flawless.
Post by: Bill W on February 22, 2017, 11:37:10 AM
Balance beam is accurate. I used one for 50 years before adding electric ones to the mix. I have no issues with either except for the repeatability issue with ones powered by batteries.
Post by: CP on February 22, 2017, 11:59:33 AM
https://www.amazon.com/Frankford-Arsenal-205205-Digital-Reloading/dp/B002BDOHNA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487793443&sr=8-1&keywords=Frankford+Arsenal+Electronic+Powder+Scale
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Post by: jeffro on February 22, 2017, 06:48:12 PM
I use the digital, but check weights on the beam scale every 5 loads or so.
And have test weights to make sure both are accurate.
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Post by: JDHasty on February 22, 2017, 08:16:50 PM
I have been using the RCBS version for several years with no problems. I check it periodically, but have never found it drifting or changing. Some powders feed differently, but that's no big deal.
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We use RCBS Chargemasters a LOT. I also have my 10/10 and it is no more accurate. You see that most bench rest shooters are using them now and not their Harrels and Culvers much any more. They load Hot, HOt, HOT and they trust the Chargemaster.
You do have to reprogram them or they are pretty slow though.
I usually dump ball powders when I am in production mode, but the Chargemasters are used for extruded powders.
Post by: Bill W on February 23, 2017, 07:28:36 AM
I use both and have found the digital need to be plugged in to 110 volt (no batteries), need to be turned on for at least 5-10 minutes before starting (warm up period if you will) and cannot be in an area with wind or fluctuating temps while loading. I will often zero mine multiple times and test the scale with the provided weights as I load. I currently use the Lyman digital scale.
I forgot the part about how they electronic scales are wind sensitive. One time I was loading at the bench and having a problem with the weight constantly fluctuating.
I bet a balance beam would also do a little wiggling in the same conditions.
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on February 23, 2017, 09:22:00 AM
I've looked at a couple other beam scales and figured if I'm going to spend $80-$100 for a new beam scale, I might as well get an electronic one.
With that said, is there a better beam scale I should be looking at that is easier to read and not as easy to throw off?
Post by: b23 on February 23, 2017, 10:09:30 AM
Also, I never turn my Chargemaster or my Dillon digital scale off. I did at first but after about the first year of having them I started just leaving them turned on all the time. Except for maybe a power outage they haven't been turned off in the last 7 or 8 years.