Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Need some advice on picking a scale.
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="cre8alegacy" data-source="post: 1597988" data-attributes="member: 75734"><p>Just a word of caution, (as many have suggested) buying a used Ohaus or similar beam scale can be great but, as I learned first hand many years ago, you may be buying someone else's problem. Unfortunately, my beam scale had a rough spot that despite proper cleaning and procedure, would sometimes hang. Always, ALWAYS, use good calibration weights to be sure of your starting point and check periodically to maintain your desired accuracy.</p><p>Personally, I do weigh every powder charge but I don't shoot high volume or compete, I just shoot for fun and for food.</p><p>I guess it's just my fanaticism, but I figure if I can reduce variances as much as possible (within financial constraints) the rest is on me and my shooting form. Like many, I've tried numerous cheaper electronic scales, with varying degrees of inaccuracy and frustration. So, I too am looking for a better quality electronic that will achieve .02 gn consistent accuracy without breaking the banor frustrating the out of me when it's supposed to be a relaxing hobby!</p><p>Like THE LONGRANGER mentioned in post #54, I'm also looking at the A&D EJ-123 for final weigh following my micrometered Hornady bench thrower and trickler. I did see that Old Will Knott Scales has em for $326 w/ free shipping currently. Not what the OP was asking for exactly, but buy once cry once.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cre8alegacy, post: 1597988, member: 75734"] Just a word of caution, (as many have suggested) buying a used Ohaus or similar beam scale can be great but, as I learned first hand many years ago, you may be buying someone else’s problem. Unfortunately, my beam scale had a rough spot that despite proper cleaning and procedure, would sometimes hang. Always, ALWAYS, use good calibration weights to be sure of your starting point and check periodically to maintain your desired accuracy. Personally, I do weigh every powder charge but I don’t shoot high volume or compete, I just shoot for fun and for food. I guess it’s just my fanaticism, but I figure if I can reduce variances as much as possible (within financial constraints) the rest is on me and my shooting form. Like many, I’ve tried numerous cheaper electronic scales, with varying degrees of inaccuracy and frustration. So, I too am looking for a better quality electronic that will achieve .02 gn consistent accuracy without breaking the banor frustrating the out of me when it’s supposed to be a relaxing hobby! Like THE LONGRANGER mentioned in post #54, I’m also looking at the A&D EJ-123 for final weigh following my micrometered Hornady bench thrower and trickler. I did see that Old Will Knott Scales has em for $326 w/ free shipping currently. Not what the OP was asking for exactly, but buy once cry once. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Need some advice on picking a scale.
Top