Digital Scale suggestions

[jwilson.redding]

I am currently looking at 2 scales:
Frankford Arsenal Reloading Scale:

http://www.amazon.com/Frankford-205205-Arsenal-Reloading-Scale/dp/B002BDOHNA/

Or

http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-GEMINI-20-Portable-MilliGram/dp/B0012TDNAM/

Of these 2, what do you prefer, any other scales within the $30 range that you might suggest?

[milotrain]

I've heard good things about the frankford. I use a gempro 250 which is one of the better tested and respected "cheap" scales, but it's not in your price range.

http://www.amazon.com/My-Weigh-GemPro-250-50gX0-001g/dp/B004C3I3AA

[someoneeasy]

I just looked at those two scales before purchasing the Gemini 20. It works, I haven't used it all that much yet, but it gets the job done. I read others had good success with theirs too so I saved myself a few bucks.

[OCD41911]

I've heard good things about the frankford. I use a gempro 250 which is one of the better tested and respected "cheap" scales, but it's not in your price range.

http://www.amazon.com/My-Weigh-GemPr.../dp/B004C3I3AA

+1 on the GemPro 250 and a set of check weights if your budget will allow it. Have been using the GemPro for about a year, it is very accurate and has performed flawlessly. I personally would not use an inexpensive digital scale to weigh gunpowder.

[stphnman20]

I have the Gemini 20 and i'm happy with it.

[milotrain]

and a set of check weights

It hurt to spend $25 on check weights but I can't imagine not having them. They insure not only that the scale is properly hitting it's calibration weight but also a weight very close to your intended throw.

[Apex360]

The Frankford Arsenal is what I use. I double check powder weight on a balance beam scale and it's always right on. I calibrate at the beginning of each session. It's a great scale for the money. I've had it probably almost 2 years now. Nothing bad to say about it.

[ElDub1950]

Midway has the Frankfort DS750 on sale recently for $20. I bought one for me and one for my son. The work great!

[damndave]

I currently use a RCBS Chargemaster Combo, but have a Frankford Arsenal as my backup. Good little scale that can be found for around $20.

[Moto]

I've heard good things about the frankford. I use a gempro 250 which is one of the better tested and respected "cheap" scales, but it's not in your price range.

http://www.amazon.com/My-Weigh-GemPr.../dp/B004C3I3AA

That's what I ordered.
Figured might as well invest a bit more and get a quality scale.

[the86d]

I have a Hornady cheapie-digital(, and a Lee Safety scale that goes unused).

[rcschummers]

I have been using the frankford for a few years, I have nothing bad to say about it.

[Kodemonkey]

+1 on the GemPro 250 and a set of check weights if your budget will allow it. Have been using the GemPro for about a year, it is very accurate and has performed flawlessly. I personally would not use an inexpensive digital scale to weigh gunpowder.

+2 on the Gempro. I had the Brian Enos "economy scale" but it didn't have a wind cover. I tried it against the Enos scale and apart from the fact that it can measure to .01gr (Enos scale only resolved to .1gr), it actually seems more stable. Wish I would have bought it in the first place.

I am normally measuring in the 3.6gr to 5.0gr level for pistol cartridges.

So far I am pretty happy with it.

[the86d]

I assume that some of the scales in some of the headshops might be accurate enough?
(Jerry-brown probably uses one for his Mary-Jane...)

Does anyone use one of these as backups, or for double-checking? Accuracy?

[Kodemonkey]

I assume that some of the scales in some of the headshops might be accurate enough?
(Jerry-brown probably uses one for his Mary-Jane...)

Does anyone use one of these as backups, or for double-checking? Accuracy?

I would assume they measure in grams/oz. We are measuring powder in grains. Not all scales have that capability and/or precision.