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<blockquote data-quote="Susquatch" data-source="post: 1579971" data-attributes="member: 31264"><p>I think you are a bit confused, unless Hornady has a new device that I am not aware of, the scale that is built into the Hornady powder dispenser isn't really a scale. Yes, it acts like a scale while powder is being dispensed, but as far as I know, it can't be used as a scale to measure a given predispensed quantity of powder or a bullet or anything like that. I happen to have one. I like using it to dispense a volume of powder a half grain or so less than my desired charge, then I dump that charge onto a proper scale, and then I use a powder trickler to add powder a granule of powder at a time till I reach the required amount.</p><p></p><p>It is possible to do the same thing with the Hornady dispenser, because it has a trickler built in. However..... the trickler is rather crappy as purchased (but can be improved) and the scale is not very consistent - using a good scale to verify charges almost always shows errors.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line - you have to buy a proper stand alone scale.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I prefer the old fashioned balance beam type. They don't lie. The newer digital scales often lie and I don't trust them. Other members will probably disagree. </p><p></p><p>You don't need a powder thrower of any sort. A scoop (a measuring spoon will do) and a trickler (or even a smaller scoop tapped with your finger to drop a granule at a time) will work just fine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Susquatch, post: 1579971, member: 31264"] I think you are a bit confused, unless Hornady has a new device that I am not aware of, the scale that is built into the Hornady powder dispenser isn't really a scale. Yes, it acts like a scale while powder is being dispensed, but as far as I know, it can't be used as a scale to measure a given predispensed quantity of powder or a bullet or anything like that. I happen to have one. I like using it to dispense a volume of powder a half grain or so less than my desired charge, then I dump that charge onto a proper scale, and then I use a powder trickler to add powder a granule of powder at a time till I reach the required amount. It is possible to do the same thing with the Hornady dispenser, because it has a trickler built in. However..... the trickler is rather crappy as purchased (but can be improved) and the scale is not very consistent - using a good scale to verify charges almost always shows errors. Bottom line - you have to buy a proper stand alone scale. Personally, I prefer the old fashioned balance beam type. They don't lie. The newer digital scales often lie and I don't trust them. Other members will probably disagree. You don't need a powder thrower of any sort. A scoop (a measuring spoon will do) and a trickler (or even a smaller scoop tapped with your finger to drop a granule at a time) will work just fine. [/QUOTE]
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