Good digital scale option

[satchamo]

I have an old myweigh gempro 250 that has begun drifting like a mofo on me. So much so I can’t really trust it anymore. I’ve taken it apart to search for something under the plate and no luck. It seems like it will drop .06-.1 grain through a reloading session. My first 4-5 are spot on then it goes nuts.

I know the fx-120i is usually the go to but man that’s some coin for a scale. Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable scale that isn’t a half a grand? And no - I don’t want to use a beam scale so don’t even recommend that

 

[Castle Rock]

Scales

 

[satchamo]

Scales

Woah that’s cheap. Does it handle trickling ok? I throw just short using a cheap Lee manual thrower then use a dandy trickler to work up to my desired weight.

 

[Castle Rock]

You will be impressed

 

[j elky]

I was totally unimpressed with that scale. In fact it is going back tomorrow. Inconsistent measurements to the point I didn't feel safe relying on it. Maybe I just got a bad one, but that was my experience.

 

[Castle Rock]

Sorry to hear that, I am I’m very happy with mine

 

[sdupontjr]

Woah that’s cheap. Does it handle trickling ok? I throw just short using a cheap Lee manual thrower then use a dandy trickler to work up to my desired weight.

I have one, if you're interested. I use a tuned beam scale with my DIY dispenser now. Sill in the box, with everything. If you want to cover shipping, you can have it.

As a matter of fact, if you look in the background of that video, you can see the box right next to my backup M5 beam scale.

 

[FrontRange]

I have an old myweigh gempro 250 that has begun drifting like a mofo on me. So much so I can’t really trust it anymore. I’ve taken it apart to search for something under the plate and no luck. It seems like it will drop .06-.1 grain through a reloading session. My first 4-5 are spot on then it goes nuts.

I know the fx-120i is usually the go to but man that’s some coin for a scale. Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable scale that isn’t a half a grand? And no - I don’t want to use a beam scale so don’t even recommend that

I’ve had good luck using the Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series (not the cheap flip up one) that retails for around $80. Been going strong for about two years. I leave it on all the time in my reloading area and it’s accurate enough for mid single digit SDs. It isn’t high end but it’s very functional.

 

[doc holiday13]

A&D FX 120i. Not the cheapest but a lot more consistent than what you'll get with a chargemaster

 

[j elky]

Sorry if this a dumb question, but how does one get their beam scale, "trued"?

thanks....Jeff

 

[sdupontjr]

Sent it off to Scott Parker in California. He a master with beam scales. Not exactly sure what he does, but when I get it back it's definitely 1 kernel of varget sensitive and if I use my magnifier to see scale, it moves slightly with 1 kernel of 8208xbr. Which is very nice.

 

[Kimber7man]

Creedmoor Sports TRX-925 Precision Reloading Scale

The TRX-925 is one of the most accurate and precise powder scales on the market that directly meets the needs of reloaders who are looking for the pinnacle of performance.

www.creedmoorsports.com

 

[Castle Rock]

Sorry if this a dumb question, but how does one get their beam scale, "trued"?

thanks....Jeff

I would be interested to know what the process is

 

[sdupontjr]

I would be interested to know what the process is

Google Scott Parker tuned scales. If I remember correctly, he's an engineer that messes with beam scales as a hobby and has been doing it for a long time. Since it is a hobby for him, time can fluctuate from a few weeks to I have heard almost a year. I had considered sending him my Older Ohaus M5, but instead bought an old vintage RCBS 502 and sent it to him. That way if it took a long time, I had my M5 to use. Took about 1 month to get it back considering it took and 5 days to get to him and 5 back. According to Scott, the older scales work best. It was something about the newer versions that won't tune as good. Hell I bought my RCBS 502, still in original box for about $30 on ebay from a old mom and pop shop that was closing and getting rid of things. There is so many things that can be done to free up "friction", and its just knowing how to clean up and adjust in order to get it right. Mine will move ever so slightly with 1 kernel of 8208xbr. My 20" CTR with this scale pushes 155 scenars shoots 2882fps with a SD of 4 and ES of 10. The only other thing I'm going to do is epoxy a needle on the beam indicator to get even more precise if it'll allow. Not bad for about $95.