dickttx
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Like in a lot of other areas, some have the mentality of "Why spend $2 for an item when you can get one that works just as well for $200."
The Lee beam scale is a best buy for the $.Their beam scale is not very good ...
The thing I dislike most about the Lee scale is that is only measures to 100 grains. For that reason only I am in the market for another scale, likely a digital. It was annoying at first, took a little learning curve, but I'm now master of the Lee scale. I know exactly how to zero it in a jiffy, set the weight settings, weigh charges quick as any balance beam can, and I have every confidence in its accuracy.The Lee beam scale is a best buy for the $.
I have checked calibration on mine with two different electronic scales and with a Lyman beam scale. It calibrated within one tenth of a grain with each.
It is, however, not the easiest scale to use.
Pete
I got the hornady digi a few months back. Unfortunately it recently started varying wildly by as much as +-.2gr (like I would have it zeroed with the pan and I would watch it jump up to .2gr out of nowhere, probably needs a battery change). Went back to the good ol Lee for measuring my recent 223 load development and she works like a champ. Key is to set the tray in and stop it swinging then put your finger over the top of the other end of the scale to settle it down more quickly. Also make sure no A/C vents blow onto it (same thing with digis though really), I switched the one in my reloading room to where it's blowing at the wall opposite my bench and never have problems with it interfering.The thing I dislike most about the Lee scale is that is only measures to 100 grains. For that reason only I am in the market for another scale, likely a digital. It was annoying at first, took a little learning curve, but I'm now master of the Lee scale. I know exactly how to zero it in a jiffy, set the weight settings, weigh charges quick as any balance beam can, and I have every confidence in its accuracy.
One thing I did to the scale was to use a little white nail polish to brighten those tiny hash marks.
Lee get bashed mostly because people have to justify there high dollar purchases.
Of those three, calipers first, but the other two pretty soon thereafter, with trimmer being second.Awesome to hear guys. I didn't expect so many responses this quick!
I know you guys read/contribute to this question all the time, but what's the one item you'd recommend to compliment my set?
Trimmer, calipers, bullet puller, etc?