[dgray64]

Do those scales measure in ounces or grains? I'm using a Lee balance type now and it's served me well, but I'm never sure it it's exactly accurate. I thought I'd go for a different brand to find out without going electronic. Thanks for your help.

Dave :what:

[AirplaneDoc]

Pretty sure they all measure in grains. Most all are made by a company called "Ohus" and just painted red, green,or blue

[Thirties]

dgray64,

I have a Redding scale and it is calibrated in grains. Very accurate, consistent, smooth, and steady (employs a magnet).

Although I always check the zero, it often never needs adjustment when I do, from one day to the next.

To be even more sure, I also have a RCBS weight check set (the more expensive set).

Redding Scale link below. That little black knob at the bottom left is the zero adjust:

http://www.redding-reloading.com/pages/model2scale.html

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[dgray64]

Thanks, especially you, Thirties. I just bought an ooollllddd Redding scale on Ebay (haven't got it yet). It's a rusty red color, but looks good and has a box. I was a little unsure, but I think I will trust using it more than my Lee. Have a great day!

Dave :neener:

[dodge]

I have one that when I bought it I paid $13.79 for it and it has served me well over the years. I always use it to check my powder measures and I haven't had any problems with it.

[Ol` Joe]

I'm using a Lee balance type now and it's served me well, but I'm never sure it it's exactly accurate.

Why jump in with a whole new scale if all you want is to check the accuracy of the one you have? You should have a check wgt set anyway to insure whatever scale you use is reading properly, they are cheaper then a new scale and will tell you if yours is right or wrong..:scrutiny:

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=212586&t=11082005

[dgray64]

Thanks again.

Old Jo - the reason for the new scale is to have numbers out in the open. If you've ever read a Lee scale, you need a flash light and to be sure you are looking at it from the proper angle, and even then, you're not sure if you are off a tenth or two. The loads work...haven't blown up any guns, but many shoot hard so I'd rather use a scale with a load I can read. Thanks again.

Dave :neener:

[Thirties]

I keep my Redding scale on a high shelf at eye level. The position is important, otherwise you will be bending over all the time.

[mainebear]

I've got two Reddings. One is an old time cast iron brown job with the hydraulic damping. Works great for me. The second is a #2 that I'm giving my stepson for Christmas. Bought em both on ebay. Probably have $60 in both of them.

They measure in grains, if set at eye level and on a level stable surface are very accurate and trouble free. Very well made. Very fast.

[Monthunt]

I've been loading since I was 14 now 63. In my experience Ohaus and Redding are both good scales. I own a 1010 Ohaus that is about 40 yaears old and still reads accurate, also own a Redding #2 scale which I just bought another of. The Redding seems to be more precise than the Ohaus. But that could be do to the fact that one weighs to 1010 grains and the redding only to 505. But do get yourself a set of weghts to double check them, worth the money. Good Luck any other questions feel free to ask!

Vic

[Walkalong]

2007. Bet he has one by now. ;)

Sure love my Redding (http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=113901&d=1264288156). I like it even better than the RCBS 505 I had for so long, before I carelessly dropped it.

Leveled, zero checked (http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=113902&d=1264288161), and ready to go.

Welcome to THR Monthunt

[EddieNFL]

One is an old time cast iron brown job with the hydraulic damping.

I have the same scale. I use Mobil 1 for dampening. That's probably why it's lasted so long. ;)

[loadedround]

That company nane should be Ohaus.

[earlthegoat2]

I have the Redding No 1 I think as it is identical to No2 but has no dampener. Very accurate and sturdy.

[fourdollarbill]

A note on the Redding scale. I love mine BUT they are so light weight they move around so much. So I flipped it over and filled both towers with lead and sealed it with epoxy. Now I have an accurate scale that stays put. I love it.

[EddieNFL]

That's a good idea. I put mine on a piece of rubber. That works pretty well.