RCBS SCALE JUST TOOK A DUMP...

[swerv512]

so i need 50rds for the next LR match. the scale just took a major dump on me after charging the 50th load. it's a rangemaster 750 scale. after the 50th charge the display screen now says "2001"??? i turned it off and on and it still just says "2001" when i push the "zero" button it says "0011"???
anybody else have this problem before. i usually make an extra 2 or 3 rds for matches in case something happens but i doubt this thing will be fixed before next weekend...

[phish]

0011 could be an error code for "3", whatever the heck that's supposed to mean, not sure if it's in the manual or not

It's good to have backups: powder thrower + beam scale.

[swerv512]

unfortunately there are no error codes listed in the 750 manual. i'm going to have to do some research...
i totally forgot i have a beam type scale backup- i've never used it though. i guess it's time to blow the dust off the thing and see what happens. the technological age is a wonderful place to live, so long as everything works like it should...

[Someguy925]

At least it won't throw out an error code

[Full Clip]

My Chargemaster took a dump. It was out of warranty but RCBS fixed it for $45 (which included shipping back to me. Turnaround was about a week.

[kmca]

I'd suggest giving them a call Monday morning. There should be a reset code for your scale that might fix the problem. I had to do it to mine several months ago.

[Gio]

I know using a beam style is not that much fun, but sure beats having an error code stop you in your tracks. I hope you get yours back up and running real soon

-Gio

[Mikeb]

yeah everybody likes electronic scales...
You can borrow my beam scale for a few days if need be.
take care
Mike

[gregm727]

You are welcome to borrow mine. Just let me know via email. I work in Palo Alto and can bring it down tomorrow.

[swerv512]

thanks for all the offers guys!
i'm going to figure out how to use that DINOSAUR beam scale i have downstairs somewhere in the pile of stuff i never thought i'd use...
i'll give RCBS a call first thing tomorrow and see if they can troubleshoot it over the phone.
the warranty is for 1 yr.- it's been 1yr 3months... i dont mind paying $45 for out-of-warranty repair if it lasts another year. it was good to me and never even had any issues...

[swerv512]

just finished using the beam scale for the first time. it's actually very accurate and repeatable. i was just lucky to only have needed a few extra rounds because it's definitely not as fast as the loadmaster

[TestPilot]

RCBS is good people....I lost a part to one of my scales and called to order a replacement...They sent it to me for free...doesn't get any better than that!

[swerv512]

sent it off today with $35 to the BIG GREEN...
i hope the new one lasts longer.