So the trx uses the stain gauge? The a&d has a 5 year warranty where as the TRX is 1, so I guess that's something to consider.
Which scale?
- Thread starter 6pakzak
- Start date
Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum
I bought my A&D 120 at the link below
www.oldwillknottscales.com
$637 + shipping
A&D FX-120i
The A&D FX-i Series FX-120i Digital Precision Scale has a 122 gram capacity with 0.001 gram resolution and has 14 weighing modes including counting and percent weighing. Standard features include stainless steel platform, RS232, draft shield and more...
$637 + shipping
QuietTexan
Well-Known Member
A&D you can add an Auto Trickler down the road.......
Out of stock, I left my email so they can notify me when back, honestly the 5 year warranty is what sells me on it, it would suck to get the other one and have it go bad a little after a year, which would be my luck.A&D you can add an Auto Trickler down the road.......
A&D you can add an Auto Trickler down the road.......
This. Hand me down from brother when he upgraded to V4, had the FX120i for over a decade.
I was gonna buy a 300blk upper for around 500.00 plus I would need dies and whatever else, decided against it cause 75 percent of what makes it good I can't have in NY, so I guess this scale will be my 300blk and I'll use it more, I'll just have to wait till it's back in stock. I had a feeling 300.00 wouldn't cover it, lol.
I was hoping someone would post a link for A&D at a more reasonable price point. Thanks @QuietTexan .
QuietTexan
Well-Known Member
I'm such a bad influence 
But in all seriousness, I use a V4 and some guys I shoot with have used V3s for a long time, and the scale has been consistent over the long haul. Quality bit of kit that isn't really even intended for reloading, it stands up on it's own as a lab balance from a reputable company and just happens to be exactly what we need.
I got a line conditioner to protect my stuff, my lights flicker occasionally so I run anything expensive through a Tripp Lite (even my previous Hornady scales). I'm on my third power supply in my desktop over the last 5-6 years, we get a lot of lightning in the spring so it's worth it to me to have decent voltage and surge protection. Leaving it unplugged is a safe bet, also. The warm up time in nil before it stabilizes, 5 mins and mine zeros out correctly - I left it on for a few days one time after I was done loading and there was zero drift.
www.longrangehunting.com
But in all seriousness, I use a V4 and some guys I shoot with have used V3s for a long time, and the scale has been consistent over the long haul. Quality bit of kit that isn't really even intended for reloading, it stands up on it's own as a lab balance from a reputable company and just happens to be exactly what we need.
I got a line conditioner to protect my stuff, my lights flicker occasionally so I run anything expensive through a Tripp Lite (even my previous Hornady scales). I'm on my third power supply in my desktop over the last 5-6 years, we get a lot of lightning in the spring so it's worth it to me to have decent voltage and surge protection. Leaving it unplugged is a safe bet, also. The warm up time in nil before it stabilizes, 5 mins and mine zeros out correctly - I left it on for a few days one time after I was done loading and there was zero drift.
I use a TrippLite 1200W and a Kill-a-Watt to try to not nuke my electronics:
Amazon product ASIN B000RGF29Q
1200W 120V Line Conditioner, AVR, AC Surge Protection, 4 Outlets | Eaton
1200W Line Conditioner maintains usable 120V nominal output to sensitive electronics during severe brownouts and overvoltages. Prevents surges and spikes from damaging circuitry. Filters out potentially disruptive line noise.www.tripplite.com
How accurate is RCBS Chargemaster 1500?
Specifically asking about the 1500 (not Lite or other newer morels). For those that also have ultra accurate (0.05 grain or even finer) scales, how accurate do you find the Chargemaster readings? Within 0.1 grains? +/- 0.1 grains? Other? I believe the claim is +/- 0.1 grains, but curious what...
nksmfamjp
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2004
- Messages
- 3,202
So, looking for a comparison between these 2. I get the price, and it matters. I also see the V4 compatibility issue.
I guess I wonder which one is most sensitive to kernel additions and how they compare in their time to stabilize??
I'd be set on the Creedmoor, but not sure how long it takes to settle.
I guess I wonder which one is most sensitive to kernel additions and how they compare in their time to stabilize??
I'd be set on the Creedmoor, but not sure how long it takes to settle.
QuietTexan
Well-Known Member
The FX-120i has a ~1 second stabilization time, and SD of repeatability of 0.015 gn, and a linearity error of 0.03 gn. I don't see it specifically listed but looking at the specs I would think the minimum detectible change would around 0.015 to 0.03 gn.
Creedmoor doesn't list that information (at least not anywhere I can find), but if you called them I assume they'd be able to tell you.
This is a very interesting article apparently from the guy at Creedmoor who came up with the specs for their scale, as a direct counter for the A&D FX-120i. The software side uses grains natively instead of grams and the calibration weight is better for the range of weights loaders use.
www.theballisticassistant.com
If the McD team could get software compatible with the TRX-925 it would look to be a good match.
Creedmoor doesn't list that information (at least not anywhere I can find), but if you called them I assume they'd be able to tell you.
This is a very interesting article apparently from the guy at Creedmoor who came up with the specs for their scale, as a direct counter for the A&D FX-120i. The software side uses grains natively instead of grams and the calibration weight is better for the range of weights loaders use.
TRX-925 Precision Reloading Scale | The Ballistic Assistant
www.theballisticassistant.com
If the McD team could get software compatible with the TRX-925 it would look to be a good match.
But I thought the strain gauge was sub par to the 120i?The FX-120i has a ~1 second stabilization time, and SD of repeatability of 0.015 gn, and a linearity error of 0.03 gn. I don't see it specifically listed but looking at the specs I would think the minimum detectible change would around 0.015 to 0.03 gn.
Creedmoor doesn't list that information (at least not anywhere I can find), but if you called them I assume they'd be able to tell you.
This is a very interesting article apparently from the guy at Creedmoor who came up with the specs for their scale, as a direct counter for the A&D FX-120i. The software side uses grains natively instead of grams and the calibration weight is better for the range of weights loaders use.
TRX-925 Precision Reloading Scale | The Ballistic Assistant
If the McD team could get software compatible with the TRX-925 it would look to be a good match.
QuietTexan
Well-Known Member
He's saying his software accounts for that. If there was an option for a V4 to run on more scales they'd probably sell even more of them. I wouldn't mind running one on a Satorious.
david g ranes
Well-Known Member
Where can you buy it for 299 I had a friend sit a heavy object on my scales that I had covered with a cloth looks like I may need a new one. David
