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beam scale vs digital
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1021521" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I like to use both the beam and the digital scales because they both have there strong points.</p><p></p><p>The beam scale is very dependable and all of my load data is based using the beam scale (A Ohas 10-10 that Is at least 50 years old) It is still dead on with the supplied weight and even if it is off a tenth of an inch on the high end of use, It is still consistent. (Unlike different batches of the same powder).</p><p></p><p>The digital scale is more finicky if there is any breeze around it but it is very fast and when weighing brass or bullets it is my go to scale.</p><p></p><p>I have both scales setting on a piece of flat ground granite. marble or slate will also work. this gives both scales a solid base and seems to make them more dependable/predictable. they are also in a cubby hole that keeps any wind/breeze from effecting them. also I make it a habit of turning the digital scale on at least 1/2 hour before using (This also seems to steady it down so I don't have to constantly check for zero). A higher cost digital might not require this, but it works with mine.</p><p></p><p>If I want speed when loading I will set the beam scale to my listed load weight and dump a charge on it for the base line and then weigh it on the digital. that is the weight I will go by on the digital</p><p>for the rest of the loads. (The digital and the beam never agree on the exact weight even though it is very close (1 or 2 tenths at worst) the charge will be the same as in my load data because it was developed using the beam scale.</p><p></p><p>Both types have there place and can be trusted if checked against each other and the furnished test weights in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1021521, member: 2736"] I like to use both the beam and the digital scales because they both have there strong points. The beam scale is very dependable and all of my load data is based using the beam scale (A Ohas 10-10 that Is at least 50 years old) It is still dead on with the supplied weight and even if it is off a tenth of an inch on the high end of use, It is still consistent. (Unlike different batches of the same powder). The digital scale is more finicky if there is any breeze around it but it is very fast and when weighing brass or bullets it is my go to scale. I have both scales setting on a piece of flat ground granite. marble or slate will also work. this gives both scales a solid base and seems to make them more dependable/predictable. they are also in a cubby hole that keeps any wind/breeze from effecting them. also I make it a habit of turning the digital scale on at least 1/2 hour before using (This also seems to steady it down so I don't have to constantly check for zero). A higher cost digital might not require this, but it works with mine. If I want speed when loading I will set the beam scale to my listed load weight and dump a charge on it for the base line and then weigh it on the digital. that is the weight I will go by on the digital for the rest of the loads. (The digital and the beam never agree on the exact weight even though it is very close (1 or 2 tenths at worst) the charge will be the same as in my load data because it was developed using the beam scale. Both types have there place and can be trusted if checked against each other and the furnished test weights in my opinion. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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