RCBS: 502 vs 505

[capreppy]

I found an RCBS 502 on Craigs list and am awaiting pricing. They have confirmed it is a 502, but have always had my eye on a 505.

What are the major differences?
Is one easier to use than the other?

For rifle, I'm a dip and trickle kinda guy, but need accuracy. For pistol, I don't weigh each charge and use my LnL AP for mass production.

 

[Galil5.56]

The 505 is a three poise, the 502 is two. Go to MidwayUSA and similar, and you will immediately see the difference. Only mechanical scale I have used is a 505, I like having three poises, and chose it over the 502 31 years ago after trying both. Obviously nothing wrong with the 502, and it's every bit as accurate.

 

[capreppy]

There really isn't much of a price difference between the two.

I know that the Dillon Eliminator is very similar. If buying new, would you buy the Dillon eliminator versus the RCBS 505?

 

[Galil5.56]

Not too long ago when the Dillon was $49.99, I'd buy it in a second over the 505. Better base IMO, same Ohaus maker, great product and really just a "blue" 505. Even now, I'd still probably get the Dillon if buying new if the prices were close. I like Dillon, and have been using their 1500 grain D-Terminator for 17 years, and it works extremely well.

 

[DM~]

I have both, i like the 505 much better...

DM

 

[oneounceload]

and a step up is the 5-10 that I have had for 35 years and trust over any battery scale. they show up on Craigs List ansd Ebay from time to time and IMO are better than the 505

 

[DM~]

I have a 510 too, and i do like it best of all.

DM

 

[capreppy]

I'll continue to keep my eye open for a 505 or a 510. I'm not in any hurry.

The deal that I was hoping for fell through so I'm still in the hunt.