Digital Scale Upgrade... Suggestions?

[Saluki91]

My Dillon scale has been perfectly adequate for loading pistol plinkers and checking powder throws off my MEC bars. However, I'm digging deeper into precision hunting rounds for .280AI, .308, etc. and want to upgrade to a digital scale that I can trust to .XX grains. Equally important is a lack of drift or other screwy inconsistencies.

Finally, there is the matter of a budget... I'd love to keep this under $300 if possible, but am willing to concede that may be tough to do.

Any suggestions?

As always - Thanks!

 

[Raiderfry]

The Creedmoor Sports TRX-925 sounds like what you’re looking for. They run $400. Super accurate. I was using mine for 2 years. I only upgraded because I purchased a a&d scale with a v4 auto trickler ($1200). I have compared loads on both scales and they measure the same, the new setup just saves me time because the auto trickler does all the work that I used to do by hand.

 

[stratofisher]

I know it is expensive, but the A&D Fx120I and the Autotrickler V4 have changed the game. Best purchase for accuracy in my reloading room. I know I have the right charge with this system. I did the gradual stepping up with a Gempro 300 from a RCBS chargemaster lite and really wish I would have just saved the cash and got what works.

 

[Saluki91]

Thanks, guys!

 

[Judd]

I know it is expensive, but the A&D Fx120I and the Autotrickler V4 have changed the game. Best purchase for accuracy in my reloading room. I know I have the right charge with this system. I did the gradual stepping up with a Gempro 300 from a RCBS chargemaster lite and really wish I would have just saved the cash and got what works.

^ this was me.

I haven't used it but the RCBS Matchmaster might be the budget minded that will do what you're asking but about 2x your budget if you can find one used.

 

[Dave Thomas]

Auto trickler

 

[bradb]

Fx 120i and auto trickler

 

[EmptyPocket75]

I use the RCBS chargemaster Lyte now Link. It does everything g I need for all my precision hunting loads. Doesn't drifter much either. I get great ES and SD with my good powder and bullet combos.

 

[EmptyPocket75]

It should also keep you close to your budget. This is the exact reason I got these scales. I have one of each Lyte and Link since they no longer make the Lyte.

 

[EmptyPocket75]

The Creedmoor Sports TRX-925 sounds like what you’re looking for. They run $400. Super accurate. I was using mine for 2 years. I only upgraded because I purchased a a&d scale with a v4 auto trickler ($1200). I have compared loads on both scales and they measure the same, the new setup just saves me time because the auto trickler does all the work that I used to do by hand.

I just ordered one of those Creedmore Sports scales last week. Should be here this coming week. I wanted a small upgrade myself without spending over 600$. Hopefully this helped my loads SD and ED tighten up just a tad.

 

[EmptyPocket75]

^ this was me.

I haven't used it but the RCBS Matchmaster might be the budget minded that will do what you're asking but about 2x your budget if you can find one used.

I thought about that Matchmaster as well, but I just couldn't give that extra 4-500 over the Creedmoor Sports. I should just make the jump to the Fx but man these prices. I know me though. I will end up with it stepping up every year till I get it. It's kinda dumb on my part. What I have and am getting works for me for now.