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Scales question
ramdino
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I have a rcbs balance scale that was passed down to me. It goes from 0-500 grains. Can I weight small grains like 22.5 grains for loads or do i need a smaller scale?
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A 22 caliber bullet from 35g to approx 70 gr would give you a good idea if it's reading correctly and a 150 220 gr bullet for the high scales!
What model scale do you have?
If you suspect anything wrong check the RCBS website, contact us, e-mail or toll free tech service, they are good people and lifetime warranty on most of their stuff!
Make sure you set it on a flat surface, zero the scale using the adjustable foot then try a few bullets. Do not be surprised to see a difference between advertised weight and actual weight.
As Okie473 said you can use a couple of different bullet weights to check it.
There is a 5-0-5 scale on the shelf at eye level to the rt of the big Dillon, just above the handle, is that the one you have?
I am pretty sure you have a 5-0-5 scale, as long as the beam bearing surfaces are free of dust and have not been damaged they are very accurate.
Make sure you set it on a flat surface, zero the scale using the adjustable foot then try a few bullets. Do not be surprised to see a difference between advertised weight and actual weight.
As Okie473 said you can use a couple of different bullet weights to check it.
There is a 5-0-5 scale on the shelf at eye level to the rt of the big Dillon, just above the handle, is that the one you have?
You must love folgers[:D]
I have a rcbs balance scale that was passed down to me. It goes from 0-500 grains. Can I weight small grains like 22.5 grains for loads or do i need a smaller scale?
thats funny 4.5 grains of Unique hits mine all the time...never a problem[:)]
RCBS will make it right if you have trouble with any of their products!
I am pretty sure you have a 5-0-5 scale, as long as the beam bearing surfaces are free of dust and have not been damaged they are very accurate.
Make sure you set it on a flat surface, zero the scale using the adjustable foot then try a few bullets. Do not be surprised to see a difference between advertised weight and actual weight.
As Okie473 said you can use a couple of different bullet weights to check it.
There is a 5-0-5 scale on the shelf at eye level to the rt of the big Dillon, just above the handle, is that the one you have?
bpost,
Are you sure that is a 5-0-5 scale? It looks like a RCBS 5-10 scale to me.
okie 743. I got the manual from rcbs site. Thanks. So far rcbs has been johnny on the spot with any emails being answered in less than 24 during the week. I almost started with dillon equipment but judging from rcbs support and everyone on this site I like my rcbs rs press and equipment so far. course I have not loaded the first round but I'm learning right now. If i could find some RCBS ar 223 dies I could get started. They seem to be so new no one carries them yet.
You wrote this: They seem to be so new no one carries them yet.
You lost me on this one! Huh?
Look on the gunbroker site for reloading equipment and e-bay.
I also like Hornady dies! (mainly due to the elliptical (tapered) expander ball on the sizing die.)
http://www.rcbs.com/whatsnew/#newproducts