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<blockquote data-quote="johnnyk" data-source="post: 1504384" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>[ATTACH]109572[/ATTACH] </p><p></p><p>I use a re-programmed Charge Master w/straw added. I throw all my charges .2gn light and move it over to the Mettler Toledo AB104-S (pricey) and finish the load using the Omega 2 Speed Trickler.</p><p>The first load out of my CM is usually heavy by .2-.4gn and everything afterwards is dead on. I turn both my scales on about 15-20 minutes before starting, as I set down to begin, then I calibrate both with the same Class I weights. These weights are more than accurate enough for the CM but necessary for the Mettler. While the CM measures/reads +/- .2gn the MT reads +/- .002gn.</p><p>I don't usually have to adjust either scale until the next loading session but I will occasionally, during the session, put weights on the pans for safety and peace of mind. Some seem to be annoyed with having to calibrate their scales. I don't think of it as a "nuisance" but rather "par for the course" when dealing with measuring masses. Especially GUN POWDER! and to quote Clint E. "and could blow your head clean off"! LOL. All joking aside, this is one time where it's better safe than sorry.</p><p>I think most folks do not need this type of scale to load consistently accurate LR loads. The CM is plenty accurate enough, as is the ole 10-10 or 5-0-5. IMO, more important in the overall scheme for LR reloading is buying the best brass you can afford and dies which provide consistent neck tension. I think if you can keep your SD's in the single digits (5, or below, if possible) and you do your part then your bullets will land very, very close together out yonder. Just some "food for thought". <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnnyk, post: 1504384, member: 307"] [ATTACH]109572[/ATTACH] I use a re-programmed Charge Master w/straw added. I throw all my charges .2gn light and move it over to the Mettler Toledo AB104-S (pricey) and finish the load using the Omega 2 Speed Trickler. The first load out of my CM is usually heavy by .2-.4gn and everything afterwards is dead on. I turn both my scales on about 15-20 minutes before starting, as I set down to begin, then I calibrate both with the same Class I weights. These weights are more than accurate enough for the CM but necessary for the Mettler. While the CM measures/reads +/- .2gn the MT reads +/- .002gn. I don't usually have to adjust either scale until the next loading session but I will occasionally, during the session, put weights on the pans for safety and peace of mind. Some seem to be annoyed with having to calibrate their scales. I don't think of it as a "nuisance" but rather "par for the course" when dealing with measuring masses. Especially GUN POWDER! and to quote Clint E. "and could blow your head clean off"! LOL. All joking aside, this is one time where it's better safe than sorry. I think most folks do not need this type of scale to load consistently accurate LR loads. The CM is plenty accurate enough, as is the ole 10-10 or 5-0-5. IMO, more important in the overall scheme for LR reloading is buying the best brass you can afford and dies which provide consistent neck tension. I think if you can keep your SD's in the single digits (5, or below, if possible) and you do your part then your bullets will land very, very close together out yonder. Just some "food for thought". :) [/QUOTE]
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