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Reloading Scale

garandfangarandfan Member Posts: 271 ✭✭✭
edited June 2002 in Ask the Experts
I was looking for a good powder scale, but since I'm new to reloading, I have no idea which one to get. I bought the Lee Turret press kit and it came with a scale, I love the press but the scale seems like a piece of junk. It takes forever to balance out. I can't afford an expensive digital scale, so I was wondering if the balance scales from other brands are any better than the Lee. Thanks.
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  • woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you shop around you can probably find an older RCBS or Lyman scale. These were actually made by Ohaus and are MUCH better than the Lee. They are also made of all metal so less likely to be affected by static than the lee plastic crud. I've picked up several for $10.00-$15.00 each. I've put together a couple reloading outfits for people just starting out and I always try to find one of these scales. Don't get me wrong my bench has a Lee challenger press on it and several Lee die sets and even a couple bullet molds. But in my oppinion their powder handling stuff is garbage.

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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    A good PACT digitial scale, entry level, will set you back less than $80 with shipping. I used a balance scale for a while and if you want real accuracy, go with the digital. Just my two cents.

    Jon

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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Jonk hit the nail on the head!

    I had a cheapy Lee, it was junk never weighed the same bullet (read projectile) as the same weight twice ... was even worse trying to weigh a charge ... finally I broke down and bought an Ohas double beam, same problem but not as bad, still a bullet (read projectile) could weigh 1-2.5 grains in error ... both were very slow. Then Midway was closing out some RCBS digital "Partner" scales (made by PACT) I picked one up for $60 or so 3-4 years ago ... its accurate within 0.2 grains and much much faster ... save your money, buy a digital and you'll never regrett it.

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  • joeaf1911a1joeaf1911a1 Member Posts: 2,962 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Make sure any scale you buy (unless eletronic) is magneticaly
    dampened to prevent it from going up and down for a long time.
    I use a old Lyman D-5 I have used for many years and love it.
    Also, a set of scale weight checks should be purchased AND USED
    for checking a scale for accuracy. To me a GOOD scale is a ABSOLUTE
    necessity. Same as a GOOD powder measure. They are the only thing
    between you and the hereafter, possibly, when reloading.
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