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<blockquote data-quote="cornchuck" data-source="post: 1297039" data-attributes="member: 20220"><p>When I got into reloading about 15 years, I started with a RCBS 10-10 beam scale. As I used this, I really hated to stare at that needle with the white line trying to line it up with that black line. After about 25 rounds my eyes would start hurting. Eventually I upgraded to a Lyman 1200 powder thrower/scale combo. Put the 10-10 away. </p><p></p><p>The Lyman, I thought wasn't all that accurate. So I bought a GemPro 250. Easier on the eyes, seems accurate. Yes it does drift. But I can deal with that. </p><p></p><p>Today, I wanted to load 100 rounds. Got things set up. Got the Lyman 1200 out and calibrated. I use it to throw charges 2/10's under my final load. Got the GenPro out and went to calibrate it. I notice it was drifting like crazy. Thought maybe it was a breeze. So I flipped the cover over the pan platform. Still drifting. Unplugged for a couple minutes. Nothing changed. Thought crap, I'm going to have to use the 10-10 beam scale. Pulled it out and blew the dust off and started to use it. After about 50 rounds, my eyes started to hurt staring at that those little lines. </p><p></p><p>Thought this was BS. So I plugged the GemPro back in and there was no drifting. I calibrated it and went on my way. </p><p></p><p>Moral of the story I will never go back to a beam scale. Unless I'm off the grid and no power. I will likely upgrade to better scale someday.</p><p></p><p>Jason</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cornchuck, post: 1297039, member: 20220"] When I got into reloading about 15 years, I started with a RCBS 10-10 beam scale. As I used this, I really hated to stare at that needle with the white line trying to line it up with that black line. After about 25 rounds my eyes would start hurting. Eventually I upgraded to a Lyman 1200 powder thrower/scale combo. Put the 10-10 away. The Lyman, I thought wasn't all that accurate. So I bought a GemPro 250. Easier on the eyes, seems accurate. Yes it does drift. But I can deal with that. Today, I wanted to load 100 rounds. Got things set up. Got the Lyman 1200 out and calibrated. I use it to throw charges 2/10's under my final load. Got the GenPro out and went to calibrate it. I notice it was drifting like crazy. Thought maybe it was a breeze. So I flipped the cover over the pan platform. Still drifting. Unplugged for a couple minutes. Nothing changed. Thought crap, I'm going to have to use the 10-10 beam scale. Pulled it out and blew the dust off and started to use it. After about 50 rounds, my eyes started to hurt staring at that those little lines. Thought this was BS. So I plugged the GemPro back in and there was no drifting. I calibrated it and went on my way. Moral of the story I will never go back to a beam scale. Unless I'm off the grid and no power. I will likely upgrade to better scale someday. Jason [/QUOTE]
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