Scale resolution - 1/10 or 1/100 ?

[thefitter]

Anybody ever need 1/100 of a grain resolution?

[J-cat]

I do.

Actually, I need a reliable 1/10 scale. Mine is +/-1/10.

[Boots]

I do.

Actually, I need a reliable 1/10 scale. Mine is +/-1/10.

Mine is also sometimes... but again, that's an attribute of electronic scales I've learned.

[at_liberty]

How much does one particle of powder weigh on average?

Couple that with - how many trickle every load?

I believe those who rely on volumetric dispensing devices must allow some reasonable tolerance. I might require my scale to measure to .1 grain on a good day but will have to allow that the volumetric measure will vary by more than that.

What would be the point of scale accuracy greater than what might make any practical difference and which is not reliably repeatable without meticulous, time consuming effort.

Is one reloading or playing games with his scales, trying for bragging rights for the most accurate and most insanely expensive scales?

[Fishslayer]

Anybody ever need 1/100 of a grain resolution?

No. .1gr is plenty. The cost of an electronic scale that could reliably measure to .001gr would be, well... a lot. I guess you could do it with a beam scale but you would need a solid table, zero air movement, etc....

My Lee beam scale is already super touchy about air movement... I think it's that big sail of a powder pan.

Additionally, I think there's more variation in case volume, bullet weight, crimp, powder, humidity... well, you get the idea.

[killshot44]

How much does one particle of powder weigh on average?

Couple that with - how many trickle every load?

I believe those who rely on volumetric dispensing devices must allow some reasonable tolerance. I might require my scale to measure to .1 grain on a good day but will have to allow that the volumetric measure will vary by more than that.

What would be the point of scale accuracy greater than what might make any practical difference and which is not reliably repeatable without meticulous, time consuming effort.

Is one reloading or playing games with his scales, trying for bragging rights for the most accurate and most insanely expensive scales?

Well played, Sir.....

[Ahhnother8]

Anybody ever need 1/100 of a grain resolution?

Yep!! Ok, only 1/50 of a grain. It simply depends on whether one wants to win or NOT. Personally, I go out to win, every time.