New powder scale

[picker]

Big difference between weighing gems and powder, buy you a good one and use it frequently, it will keep you safe.
Like a Dillon fair priced and accurate.
Best/picker

 

[GunDog44]

I have always used a beam scale although I bought a decent digital scale for the sole purpose of checking calibration on the beam scale.

 

[Reloadron]

I have always used a beam scale although I bought a decent digital scale for the sole purpose of checking calibration on the beam scale.

So how did that work out?

Ron

 

[IWAC]

Speed is not something near the top of the list.

I have a vintage beam scale that I use. It never needs batteries, it is very accurate (verified with weights) and I use the time that the scale is moving to sit and just look over what I am doing.

I want accuracy and good reloading.

In my advancing years, I need to be very careful not to rush thru my reloading.

AND dont mix grams up with grains.

be safe

YAY! Somebody said it!

 

[redneck2]

Ya see now, I have heard plenty of bad reviews about the PACT scales even here on this forum. One even said they threw it against the wall because it was so bad.

Dunno. I do know that I have a Dillon 550, and use the PACT for most rifle loads because I typically use stick powder.

I have two friends that bought the same set up after using mine.

I think many problems with the PACT may come from (a) not keeping it plugged it and warmed up (b) either running A/C or furnace and getting air currents (c) fluorescent lights, or having plastic containers close that give off static. I did run into a static problem once. Plastic container was too close.

I have a sample size of three and every one has been great

 

[beag_nut]

Thanks to all for your input.

 

[TenDriver]

I have been using a GS-1500 and it works well enough especially for the price.
http://www.hornady.com/store/GS-1500-Grain-Electronic-Scale/
They can be found online for under $30.

This scale appears to have been re-labeled with several different company names on it in a similar fashion to the 5-0-5. Ohaus makes the 5-0-5 and the same scale has been sold under the Ohaus, Lyman, and RCBS names at minimum. That electronic scale appears to have a similar history.

I just ordered my second yesterday. The first one was a good scale until I dropped it. It was still a good scale after that even though pieces were hanging off it. I'd still be using it if my son hadn't gotten hold of it and finished the destruction job I started. The scale isn't exactly fickle, but the trick with weighing smaller charges is to put a decently heavy bullet on it, zero it, then weigh your charges. I back mine up with an old Ohaus 5-0-5 for sanity's sake and have found that either the el cheapo electronic is accurate, or both scales have nearly the same error.

Bottom line, for $15 including shipping, that AWS??? electronic from Amazon is a steal.

 

[JonB]

GemPro 250