Need digital scale recommendations...

[jmacken37]

Hello,

I'm looking to get into reloading and need some recommendations as to a good scale. I'd prefer digital.

Anyone use this Cabela's model?

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0041184216238a&navCount=16&podId=0041184&parentId=cat20853&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=SEARCH-cat20728-cat20853&catalogCode=IJ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20853&hasJS=true

Any other recommended models?

Thanks,

Jake

[918v]

RCBS Chargemaster 1500

http://www.10ring.com/images/RCBSImages/RC98923.bmp

[D. Manley]

FWIW, I use the RCBS Rangemaster 750 and couldn't be happier with it.

[layusn1]

i have the Lyman DPSII...woouldn't trade it for anything...except maybe a Garand...lol. It is quick enough, easy to use, easy to calibrate, easy to clean and switch out powders, etc.

[BIGGUNGOBOOM]

RCBS 750

[BigDog[RE]]

Another vote for the RCBS 750 here. Great little scale.

[Pitmaster]

I'm also looking for a scale. I found these on sale at Midway. Any opinions on these scales?

Micro Digital Reloading Electronic Scale (http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=713372)

http://www.midwayusa.com/mediasvr.dll/image?saleitemid=713372

Capacity: 750 grains

Notes:
# Battery powered, includes batteries (two CR2032)
# Weighs in grains, grams or ounces
# Has reset zero (tare) feature
# Auto shut-off to conserve battery life
# Large LCD panel display
# Clear plastic pan included
# Vinyl storage pouch included
# Calibration weight included
# Small plastic powder scoop and small plastic tongs for picking up calibration weight included
# Accurate to plus or minus 1/10th grain

Its on sale for for $30.00

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My other option is the RangeMaster 750 Electronic Powder Scale (http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=814722)
http://www.midwayusa.com/mediasvr.dll/image?saleitemid=814722

Features:
# Measurement Range: 0 to 750 grains.
# Degree of Accuracy: +/-1/10 grain.
# Adjustment Method: Touch pad.

Notes:
# Powered by 110 Volt AC or 9 volt battery (battery not included).
# Weighs in grains or grams.
# Aluminum powder pan included

Accessories:
# 2 calibration weights included.
# AC adaptor included.

On sale for $109.99

[WalterGA]

RCBS scales are made and serviced by PACT. If you can find the same scale under the PACT brand name, you might save a little money.

I'm using an RCBS Powder Pro. Has a 1500 gr. capacity. Haven't needed that much capacity, so far, but then, I always ignore Clark's reloading "formulas".:supergrin:

[BigDog[RE]]

The RCBS unit has an AC adapter and uses 9V batteries. The other unit posted just uses a CR2032.

The AC adapter is handy, and its what I run my 750 on. Saves money in batteries.

[Pitmaster]

Since I posted I gave it some thought and ordered the Rangemaster 750. With the AC, pan, and calibration weights I just decided to go ahead. Also ordered Midway's 9mm & .45 load books. Total was $120 with NRA roundup.

[colorado4wheel]

Since I posted I gave it some thought and ordered the Rangemaster 750. With the AC, pan, and calibration weights I just decided to go ahead. Also ordered Midway's 9mm & .45 load books. Total was $120 with NRA roundup.

Good choice. That cheap midway scale is a PITA. Always turning off, needing recalibration.

[alank2]

Hi,

+1 on the RCBS 750, it is a great scale.

RCBS scales are made and serviced by PACT.

RCBS no longer gets them from PACT, I think they have been gettin' em direct from China for a couple years now...

;14125']The RCBS unit has an AC adapter and uses 9V batteries. The other unit posted just uses a CR2032. The AC adapter is handy, and its what I run my 750 on. Saves money in batteries.

I find that the 750 is more consistent on battery power than the AC adapter that came with mine.

Good luck,

Alan

[WalterGA]

Timely Newsflash! Got out the old Powder Pro this afternoon for a session on the 650. Put some fresh rechargeables in the Vibra-Prime and quickly filled four tubes.

Plugged the scale in and got "FAIL" message. Apparently, the load sensor is dead. Anybody know how much for a new load sensor?

Oh, thank Gawd, I've hung on to that cheesy Lee scale. Got it out and zeroed it. Precisely weighed 8.4gr. of AA#5 for some .45ACP reloading.

[Steve Koski]

Yes, shooting old scales is only for the most upset reloaders.

[Pitmaster]

Oh, thank Gawd, I've hung on to that cheesy Lee scale. Got it out and zeroed it. Precisely weighed 8.4gr. of AA#5 for some .45ACP reloading.

I can't get mine to even balance.

[WalterGA]

I can't get mine to even balance.

Well, the Lee scale works as advertised, assuming that you zero it per instructions. Also, if you let the magnetic dampener get too close to the walls of the opening that the dampener moves up and down in, you'll have a "stuck" beam.

[TowsonTiger22]

I hate that thing. Once my C&R comes through, I'm gonna snag a 750 from Graf's.

[creophus]

Yes, shooting old scales is only for the most upset reloaders.
Hey! I resemble that remark!!!

[Pitmaster]

Well, the Lee scale works as advertised, assuming that you zero it per instructions. Also, if you let the magnetic dampener get too close to the walls of the opening that the dampener moves up and down in, you'll have a "stuck" beam.

I've tried zeroing it without any luck. I think my fingers aren't delicate enough.

[Jumper]

i have the Lyman DPSII...woouldn't trade it for anything...except maybe a Garand...lol. It is quick enough, easy to use, easy to calibrate, easy to clean and switch out powders, etc.

I just got the Lyman DPSIII. I've charged some 25-06 cases with about 52gr IMR4031 and it is very fast. But sometimes it will overshoot by .1 or .2 grains.

918v - Does the RCBS Chargemaster overshoot at all?

[MakeMineaP99]

I hate that thing. Once my C&R comes through, I'm gonna snag a 750 from Graf's.

$90.59 at dealer price, the Chargemaster is $264.39, you know you need it. :yesnod:

[TowsonTiger22]

Yeah, I probably do....Luckily, I should be able to clear some debts out since I got a raise at work recently.... I still owe 600 on an engagement ring and have money on a credit card (my car died, I had to buy a suit, and pay bills all at the same time)

[colorado4wheel]

I've tried zeroing it without any luck. I think my fingers aren't delicate enough.

It's way to touchy. I replaced mine with a Dillon Eliminator. Not even in the same class. Dillon has a Life Time warranty. One day I may get a good digital. For now I use that cheap Midway scale you posted a picture of. I can zero the scale with the case on the scale, throw a charge and weight the case and the charge, I do this till I get the charge close. Then I check the final weight on the Dillon. Midway scale is not accurate/consistent enough for me. Beam is plenty fast enough. All I do is set the scale at my desired weight, throw the charge into case, dump in pan, set it on scale. It settles fast and 99.9% of the time its dead on and I don't need to every adjust the beam scale. Small variations show on the scale with the pointer slightly high or low.

[Oreo]

I use the Jennings JS-VG20. It's good down to .05gr. It's worked quite well for me so far. $80

[MakeMineaP99]

I don't know if I could have anything with name Jennings in the same room as a firearm.

[RustyFN]

I used a friends Dillon digital and thought it was a great scale. I think they are around $120 at Graf's with a C&R.
Rusty

[WalterGA]

Felt kind of funny today, touching off some 10mm loads, the charges of which I verified with my cheesy Lee scale. Everything worked fine. Guess I'm pretty close. Still got to either get my scale fixed or get another digital.

[gokyo]

If you are gonna spend some money on a balance get a real balance like this one.

http://www.affordablescales.com/scales_specs.asp?specs=558&Acculab_VIC-123

Its accuracy is .001 gram which is about .015 grains.

This pretty much means your balance kicks ass.

[Oreo]

What's wrong with Jennings? Mine's awsome. Works great.

[MakeMineaP99]

What's wrong with Jennings? Mine's awsome. Works great.

I forgot, you aren't part of the gun culture, yet. ;)

Jennings is a manufacturer of pot metal guns, generally favored by criminals, coined Saturday Night Specials by the media. Hence why I said I wasn't sure if I could let something with the name Jennings in the reloading room.

Just giving you a hard time, I may have to try one of those Jennings scales when my current one dies. :supergrin: