Digital Scale questions

[elkhuntingfool]

Just starting to accumulate my own reloading gear to reload for my handguns and rifles and have always used a beam scale, but I'm wondering about digital scales.

Are there much difference between them? Obviously I'd buy some check weights to make sure I'm correct, but I've seen them from $35-$200.

Thanks for the advice.

Dave

 

[Rustynuts]

I like mine, very handy. I'm not worried about mega accuracy as I'm just doing pistol rounds and not shooting competition! One word of caution, I've found that jewelers scales seem to be better than "dedicated" reloading digitals. At least price/quality wise. I had the cheaper RCBS scale (~$100) and it seemed cheaply made for the price and crapped out right away. I went with this scale, a GemPro 250. Only negative is that the scoop is plastic. The little Vibrapad really holds it in place and I like the bubble level.

http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=291

A little pricier, but seems nicely built. Remember these are sensitive instruments, so treat them gently. Don't toss them around, etc. Some scales, including this one, come with their own proof weights.

 

[Sport45]

A PACT BBK has worked well for me. Think I paid ~$90 for it.

 

[BIGR]

I have one of the RCBS models (can't remember which one). I always double check it (every 5th round or so) with a RCBS beam scale. Anything electronic is subject to failure at some point. Pact seems to make some nice looking scales also.

 

[Well Regulated]

You don't need to buy check weights as you probably already have them in your pocket.


http://www.usmint.gov/faqs/circulating_coins/index.cfm?flash=yes&action=faq_circulating_coin


I found a 2007 penny in my pocket that weighed exactly 2.5 grams just as it is listed by the U.S. Mint. I have an MTM scale that works well but is a little strange sometimes. I use the penny to make sure it's working right besides the check weight that came with the scale.

 

[lev83]

I have been using an RCBS 750 for two years now. Works great. Check wieghts included and just over $100.

 

[jenrob]

I use an RCBS chargemaster it has a 1500 scale and worked great for a little over 2yrs. When it went out I called RCBS and told them about it and they told me to send the whole unit back and they would send me a new one. So I have stayed with it.

I would also have a beam scale as a back-up to the electronic.

Do yourself a favor and get the check weights. The coin deal isn't near as accurate.

I have weighed 3-5 of each a penny, dime, nickle, and quarter and come up with different weights on each one of them.

It wasn't by much but enough that I wasn't going to go off of it.

Digitals are quick and easy to read but as stated above they are very sensitive. If I bump mine in any way I recheck it to make sure everything is still good.

 

[The Bushmaster]

I have been using a RCBS Powder Pro for the last 18 years. I have a RCBS 5-0-5 for a backup. If you purchace the right electronic scale it will come with check weights...Mine did...

Well Regulated...I have yet to find two coins that weigh the same And would find them (like the government) unreliable for the purpose of check weights...

Good morning Walkalong....