Looking for a new scale.

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I recently picked up a used Ohaus 505 from ebay for $30. It replaced the Lee scale which to me was a complete POS. Very easy to zero, set, and read. Quicker to stabilize and holds its zero. I'm very, very pleased with it as a backup to the Hornady scale/dispenser unit.
 
Until Jan 1 the best deal on a scale was Dillon's Eliminator scale at $54. Dillon routinely raises prices every Jan 1. Scale is now, not such a good deal, at $70. Pretty hefty price increase if you ask me.
 
Had the LEE Scale. Did not like it. To hard to zero out over and over.

So, Bought the RCBS 5-0-5 Scale and never looked back. I reload with it with confidence.
 
I have a very old, very accurate RCBS 5-10 that has been my every day scale for many moons. Personally, I would avoid the elctronic scales because I have heard of, and also have had personal experiences that have left me with doubt as to their reliability.
 
I have a RCBS scale that came with the kit model RC130 but it never worked well. I heard the rave over the 5-0-5 was so I spent $100 for it. It was better by leaps & bounds but sadly still not that great. I bought a cheap electric off eBay for less then $5 TYD that was as consistent as the 5-0-5 a whole lot faster but turned its self off every time I went to start the next one. When the battery went dead I bought a Smart Reloader ISD & over the last year I have been happy. If it went out tomorrow I'd buy another.
 
I have a Lee safety scale, accurate, cheap, and complete pain in the butt! I got a used dillion eliminator off the classifieds on here and love it. Still use the Lee to compare every now and then. The 5 0 5 seams like it would be similar
 
10-10. 5-0-5. Rangemaster 750 is really great! I've heard good things about the RCBS Chargemaster.

Actually the Lee safety scale isn't bad, just a pain to use (bad 'user interface').
 
I have 3 beam scales (I got a good deal on a couple). An older Lyman/Ohaus, an RCBS 5-10, and a Lee Safety Scale. All are accurate, repeatable, and easy to use. Any of the modern manufactured sales will work for you if you take care of it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a used scale if I could look at it first, but not from ebay. As for the Lee scale; much maligned, mostly misunderstood. The Lee scale is made of phenolic which won't bend, and if not broken is still accurate. The Lee scale uses a vernier poise system ( like a slide rule or vernier calipers) and a lot of folks can't (or won't) get used to or learn how to read it. A major plus is the poise is lockable, and won't move when the pan is replaced (which happened to me with my Lymam/Ohaus; bumped small poise and changed the load by .3 grain and dumped several loads before I noticed it. Had to redo about 40 charges.). I have used weights and checked all three scales and they read as close to the same as I could see. Most any newly made beam scale, entry level versions too, will weigh everything that needs weighing for reloading. So it boils down to what you like as far as color and cost...
 
I have an old RCBS 10-10 (grey color), a not quite so old 5-10 and a fairly new Dillon. I actually prefer the Dillon. My 75 year old eyes and my fumble fingers have a hard time with the rotating dial on the RCBS's. Although they are easier to accidently move, it is easier for me to set the little tabs on the Dillon.
I only have a total of about $70 total in the three scales. I bought the 5-10 out of a gun store junk bin for $10 because the hangar and pan were missing--RCBS sent me replacements. I bought the Dillon on a forum NIB for $30 shipped. I found the 10-10 on Craig List for $30.
 
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