Digital Scale

[GUNNTZ]

I'm in the market to replace my lyman digital scale. Have to say the 1000XP has been a huge piece of junk from day one. Lyman has been no help, they keep saying it needs to warm up, bs. This thing jumps around and never holds a calibration. I have hit the threads with little results as to what everyone is happy with. So my question is: What are my fellow calgunners using and what is the most accurate without drifting in between measurements?

[pro-nra]

RCBS Chargemaster 1500.

[XDRoX]

Dillon

[farias4000]

Good ol' Triple Beam Scale.

[gunboat]

Powder Scales -

Pacific - weight substitute

Lyman M-5 by Ohaus when i am in a hurry -

They never seem to fail or go out of calibration --

[GUNNTZ]

Good ol' Triple Beam Scale.

I'm really not trying to go back to the beam scale. Digital cuts down on weigh in time substantially. As for owning another lyman product, not really sure about that. Guys let me know your gripes and accolades on these scales, it'll give me some insight and not lead to disappointment after the purchase. Thanks for the input!!

[Skyler76]

RCBS Chargemaster 1500.

+1 I love mine. Well worth the money.

[C.G.]

+1 I love mine. Well worth the money.

What they said.

[Ahhnother8]

Denver Instruments MXX-123. It recognizes one kernel of powder. You will never go back to the others...

[farias4000]

Think about your original posting: I.E. Needs to warm up, Jumps calibration, etc. Sounds like a digital scale to me. Every reason to go back to beam scale.


Here's why I don't do digital:

1) Fluorescent lights cause inaccurate readings with digital scales. I cannot confirm this is true BUT! It seems like every manufacture has stated this in their reloading manual for digital scales. This will include other electronics as well. If I'm in need of research I have a computer on my bench for resources. I have my own file library for load data. All paper free here.

2) I don't have to re-zero as much on my beam scale. If your digital is not on flat level surfaces it can throw it off (this includes #'s 1 and 3). Consider the fact the scale is on the same table as your reloader which may knock your scale off level. But the tare option is cool on digital I admit however my beam scale can weight 2-3 X's what a digital weights (metal vs. plastic) so it would take a blunt force to move around the table.

3) Temperature change & air movement cause interference.

4) Old timers been shooting for years reloading with beam scales. There's a huge track record with this compared to digital. Beam Scales dates what 2400-1800 B.C. ????

Bottom line if you are plinking; mind as well get something to help you mass produce faster. I found a calming experience taking my time reloading, putting in pride into every shot I take to make sure every bullet shoots accurately with a precision scale. Thus saving bullets, money, accuracy, and walking off range feeling good. Time? You got plenty off it unless you plan on quitting this sport. It doesn't take the best or current market item to have fun and enjoy this sport.

Guess it's a matter for you to find the brand you stand by and run a test yourself. You'll get 50,000 answers and get more confused on what works best for you or what works best for others not you. If you are looking to shave off time you are not using your scale to do that. You can opt for a disk powder measure such as lee precisions to cut time on mass production and weigh every 30th round manually.

I'm really not trying to go back to the beam scale. Digital cuts down on weigh in time substantially. As for owning another lyman product, not really sure about that. Guys let me know your gripes and accolades on these scales, it'll give me some insight and not lead to disappointment after the purchase. Thanks for the input!!

[Dark Mod]

Theres a huge track record with horse-drawn carts but im not about to trade in my car because they have been around for 10 thousand years

[Dark Mod]

Theres a huge track record with horse-drawn carts but im not about to trade in my car because they have been around for 10 thousand years

This kind of reminds me of the 1911 fanboys who say the reason they got one is because its been around for 100 years and its "tried and true". New things come along all the time, you cant tell me that there are any advantages to a single stack over a double stack aside from a thin grip.

[farias4000]

This kind of reminds me of the 1911 fanboys who say the reason they got one is because its been around for 100 years and its "tried and true". New things come along all the time, you cant tell me that there are any advantages to a single stack over a double stack aside from a thin grip.

Interesting point but what do people prefer? Yeah that pistol has been around and probably will stay around for years to come and that's the point of its success. It's just damn reliable. Someone tries to make an improvement and it fails. I'd rather have a piece of steel than something modern cause they don't make them like they use to. If your point of some new pistol can outlast a 1911, bring the data through. I'd like to know how long that polymer or aluminum frame will last (well unless you are shooting a little .22 I'm sure it will not hurt anything or one). A duty weapon vs something you'd like to rely on for years to come is a huge difference. Other than that I don't see why Stainless Steel cost more vs. polymer. Please justify if I'm wrong.

Theres a huge track record with horse-drawn carts but im not about to trade in my car because they have been around for 10 thousand years

Hell at this point and time relying on natural resources I'd rather have a horse. If you have no batteries or gas to start the car you are basically *(&%$ED right? You'll have to tune that car to make it run right. Just like calibration: you wont have those tools readily available to fix it. And just like OP's issue, the problem is not being resolved by the maker of the scale. What does that equal to? $40 scale vs. $100-$300 scale. Will he be spending $100-$300 every 2-3 years for a new scale?

[gef]

I've use a Pact scale for many years without problems.

[DesertGunner]

I've got a $30 Frankford Arsenal digital scale. Looks like something a drug dealer would use, if drug dealers slung dope in grains. No complaints.