Gents:
I have a friend that is looking to get back into reloading right now, and is looking for a good scale. I would recommend an FX120i to him, but that can be a touch pill to swallow. I have one, its fantastically accurate, and I have the AutoTrickler incoming one of these months.
I know right now he does have a beam scale, but the general recommendations for that would still be true, Dillon Eliminator, Redding #2, Ohaus/RCBS 505, etc. Lots of good beam scales out there, and in a pinch he could trickle up into one of these. However, he needs to have something a little more simple.
I will not recommend an auto charging system such as a Chargemaster anymore for anyone really trying to get into accuracy shooting. I had one, and always knew it weighed a little hot. I tested mine thoroughly and found it could be under throwing as much as .1gr, and overthrowing as much as .15gr. So not really acceptable. I would like to avoid a strain gauge scale as well.
What is out there in the $200-300 price range that isnt hot garbage? I want to be able to present him with a few options, so he can make an educated decision on what he should buy. The FX120i at $475ish is a dang good investment, but Im not sure if he wants to go down that rabbit hole just yet.
Thanks
Corey
I have a friend that is looking to get back into reloading right now, and is looking for a good scale. I would recommend an FX120i to him, but that can be a touch pill to swallow. I have one, its fantastically accurate, and I have the AutoTrickler incoming one of these months.
I know right now he does have a beam scale, but the general recommendations for that would still be true, Dillon Eliminator, Redding #2, Ohaus/RCBS 505, etc. Lots of good beam scales out there, and in a pinch he could trickle up into one of these. However, he needs to have something a little more simple.
I will not recommend an auto charging system such as a Chargemaster anymore for anyone really trying to get into accuracy shooting. I had one, and always knew it weighed a little hot. I tested mine thoroughly and found it could be under throwing as much as .1gr, and overthrowing as much as .15gr. So not really acceptable. I would like to avoid a strain gauge scale as well.
What is out there in the $200-300 price range that isnt hot garbage? I want to be able to present him with a few options, so he can make an educated decision on what he should buy. The FX120i at $475ish is a dang good investment, but Im not sure if he wants to go down that rabbit hole just yet.
Thanks
Corey