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<blockquote data-quote="TyIdaho" data-source="post: 333677" data-attributes="member: 14736"><p>I have been using the RCBS Powdermaster dispenser and scale (actually made by Pact) for about 5 years and I like them. But like you I find comfort in using the good ole beam scale and unless I am loading a bunch of rounds, it's actually faster.</p><p></p><p>My scale started giving me trouble about a year ago, jumping around, finally would not even calibrate. I called RCBS, they where very helpful even though it was made by Pact. They said ultimately I would need to call Pact, but first gave me some very detailed advise on calibrating. It had to do with completely clearing memory from the circuit board and was a combination of holding down certain buttons for a period of time (none of this particular advise is in the manual) that they said should fix the problem I was having, it did fix the problem.</p><p></p><p>But they also mentioned that any, even very very slight power fluctuations could effect the performance, for instance if the scale was plugged into an outlet on the same electrical circuit as something like a refrigerator or other appliance that would intermittently demand power. They also said that it needs to warm up for 15 minutes or so before use. </p><p></p><p>Perhaps your Dillon or Lyman is either being effected by power, or needs one of these, 'slap some sense back in ya' calibrating sessions.</p><p></p><p>I have never used an Acculab scale.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TyIdaho, post: 333677, member: 14736"] I have been using the RCBS Powdermaster dispenser and scale (actually made by Pact) for about 5 years and I like them. But like you I find comfort in using the good ole beam scale and unless I am loading a bunch of rounds, it's actually faster. My scale started giving me trouble about a year ago, jumping around, finally would not even calibrate. I called RCBS, they where very helpful even though it was made by Pact. They said ultimately I would need to call Pact, but first gave me some very detailed advise on calibrating. It had to do with completely clearing memory from the circuit board and was a combination of holding down certain buttons for a period of time (none of this particular advise is in the manual) that they said should fix the problem I was having, it did fix the problem. But they also mentioned that any, even very very slight power fluctuations could effect the performance, for instance if the scale was plugged into an outlet on the same electrical circuit as something like a refrigerator or other appliance that would intermittently demand power. They also said that it needs to warm up for 15 minutes or so before use. Perhaps your Dillon or Lyman is either being effected by power, or needs one of these, 'slap some sense back in ya' calibrating sessions. I have never used an Acculab scale. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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