Yeah, I bought the cheapo scale thinking it would work but I think I'll return it and go with a name brand designed for reloading. Sportsman's has some frankford arsenal in stock.
The cheapo scale also likes to creep upwards with the check weight on it. Starts off at 50.00 then 20 seconds later it's at 50.08 then 20 seconds later 50.19 and so on.
I appreciate all the advice and thanks scott511 for confirming my lee scale setting. I will use that for now until I get to the store to upgrade scales.
When you're in the midst of making
purchases of reloading gear, do yourself
the biggest of big favors and buy a set
of real check weights designed specifically
for use with reloading scales.
Get a set of tweezers at the dollar store
if the set of weights you buy doesn't come
with any. Never handle the weights with
your bare hands, and return them to the
storage box as soon as you're through
checking your scale. Buy a good cover
for your scale, and keep it covered when
ever that you're not using it. Or cover
it with a lint-free cloth or similar.
Don't let dust accumulate on your scale.
Build a dedicated shelf or have a spot
on your bench for your scale to where
you don't have to move it around before
and after use. Even the cheapest Lee
scale should be better than a cheap
Amazon scale of unknown reliability.
Barring any of that, a set of Lee dippers
will help load some very consistent
ammunition when used properly