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Most accurate powder scale under $200
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<blockquote data-quote="LRNut" data-source="post: 2165877" data-attributes="member: 3230"><p>This is the best (or was the best) beam scale money could buy IMO. It will measure a kernal of powder without a problem. My complaint with cheaper beam scales is their magnetic dampening would result in different weights.</p><p></p><p>As far as less expensive electronic scales, I have tried several. The only one I have confidence in is the RCBS Chargemaster 1500, but I don't use the dispensing unit; I use a Redding BR30 to throw a close charge, then trickle in with my fingers. I bought a Hornady scale for my CO place, but it was terrible - it would drift .1 to .2 so often I was using a check weight after each powder charge. One trick to using less expensive electronic scales is to wait a few seconds for it to settle after adding the kernal that will bring it to its desired weight. Then lift up the pan and see if it measures the same. Then tap it down, check, then lift it off completely and set back down. All three checks should match. Using this method with my RCBS, I have as much confidence as I do with my A&D. One final note: after I calibrate my RCBS, I check the weight with three bullets that I know are 100, 180, and 240 grains. All three must weigh correctly after recalibration or I start over.</p><p></p><p>The A&D is hands down the best; it measures more accurately than a beam scale and much faster. If you can at all afford one, get it; you won't be disappointed. But I am quite confident using my RCBS as described. A little slower than an A&D, but it works.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LRNut, post: 2165877, member: 3230"] This is the best (or was the best) beam scale money could buy IMO. It will measure a kernal of powder without a problem. My complaint with cheaper beam scales is their magnetic dampening would result in different weights. As far as less expensive electronic scales, I have tried several. The only one I have confidence in is the RCBS Chargemaster 1500, but I don't use the dispensing unit; I use a Redding BR30 to throw a close charge, then trickle in with my fingers. I bought a Hornady scale for my CO place, but it was terrible - it would drift .1 to .2 so often I was using a check weight after each powder charge. One trick to using less expensive electronic scales is to wait a few seconds for it to settle after adding the kernal that will bring it to its desired weight. Then lift up the pan and see if it measures the same. Then tap it down, check, then lift it off completely and set back down. All three checks should match. Using this method with my RCBS, I have as much confidence as I do with my A&D. One final note: after I calibrate my RCBS, I check the weight with three bullets that I know are 100, 180, and 240 grains. All three must weigh correctly after recalibration or I start over. The A&D is hands down the best; it measures more accurately than a beam scale and much faster. If you can at all afford one, get it; you won't be disappointed. But I am quite confident using my RCBS as described. A little slower than an A&D, but it works. [/QUOTE]
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