Beam Scales

[Boe]

Any one know who's making the best reloading Beam scale. I have a digital scale too, but I'd just rather use a beam . After searching, No one makes anything like the old Ohaus 1110. or the RCBS 304.

 

[Old Rooster]

I use 2 different digital scales but keep an old RCBS(Made by Ohaus)10-10 beam scale just to make sure of loads.
I too just want to make sure the digital scale is on the money.
I see RCBS 10-10 beam scales on ebay every now and then and even see some Ohause beam scales sometimes but they are a bit expensive.
I would check ebay.
Here is an article on newer beam scales:

Top 4 Best Beam Scale for Reloading [Reviews for 2022]

Are you a reloader and Concern about precision as well as accuracy for your reloading? - Here, we reviewed the top 4 best beam scale for reloading. These can be game-changers for you.

avidtacticals.com

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

..been using a 5-0-5 RCBS, never failed me once in 57 years of use....

 

[Old Rooster]

Frank I have a 505 in a box somewhere.I used it from the 1970's until about 10 years ago.
Great scale

 

[Boe]

I have been using an RCBS 10-10 . I've had it since they first came out at least 25-30 Years or more ago. I can't remember. Its starting give me a little trouble 2-4 tenths on my check weights. Its been a great balance. Cleaned it up good and checked the knives for burrs . Still inconsistent weights on the check weights. I think it's time to replace it with something as good or better than the 10-10.
I didn't realize there is so little selection on high end reloading Beam Balances

 

[nealm66]

The 505's can be extremely accurate. I have a couple sitting around and one is spot on with my v3 but wow, I don't miss those days. The other one is off and inconsistent.

 

[Old Rooster]

A while back someone listed a place to send balance beam scales to calibrate them.I'll try to remember.
I was going to send off the 505 as it became a bit inconsistent but I remembered I had the 10-10 so I used it.
If anyone remembers the place to send balance beam scales for re-calibration please list it.

 

[Old Rooster]

The guy that rebuilds and calibrates scales is Scott Parker mentioned in this article.They give his contact phone number and email:

Tuning Balance-Beam Scales For Precision and Repeatability « Daily Bulletin

While many folks enjoy the convenience of an electronic powder scale/dispenser such as the RCBS Chargemaster, some hand-loaders still prefer to use a traditional balance beam. Balance beam scales are simple, compact, and don't suffer from electronic glitches.

bulletin.accurateshooter.com

Scott Parker
Bakersfield CA
[email protected]
661 364 1199

 

[rsnell]

I have used the Hornady beam scale since about 1975. I check the scale every time it is used with RCBS check weights and it is always OK.

 

[justinp61]

I use an old RCBS three poise 505 made by Ohaus that i bought new in the 80's. I bought a M5, D5 and a red Ohaus 505 that is very similar to the M5, but always go back to the RCBS 505. I have test weights that I use to zero the scale near my charge weight.

 

[lotech]

I've used a Redding and a 10-10 for about forty or more years, but there are probably many beam scales made today that will work fine. Get a set of check weights, too.

 

[sturner]

Prometheus if you got crazy money
Scott Parker is worth the wait

 

[300grains]

I use RCBS 10-10 and 5-10 scales. Both are accurate and reliable.

 

[BirdDog50]

M1000 RCBS is the way to go...MHO