Which Scale to buy?

jesnlsn

Gentlemen:

what scale would you recommend, I am a beginning reloader, and have a Dillon 650. I do not intend to reload highly specialized rounds, like match quality rifle or anything. For now I am just reloading pistol calibers.

anyway, would like an inexpensive one but don't want to try and save a buck and have to buy it twice.

should I just buy a beam balance or do I need to spend the money for an electronic one?

gcs10

The electronic scales really shine when you need to check several weights in a short period of time. The balance beam versions are much cheaper and gravity never fails. But, they are slower to weigh your charges. I have a Dillon 550 and spot check my charges with an RCBS 5-0-2. It is not quite as accurate as my tuned Redding balance beam but it works quite well to spot check loads periodically. I use the Redding when I am trying to load very accurate rifle loads. I do not own an electronic scale because they seemed too expensive and my weighing volume is not normally very large.

Cort

dcs shooters

Buy a Dillon electronic or beam.
Both are very good.

partisan

I have an old RCBS (Ohaus) 1010 that has worked great since 1974. I trust this scale completely and tend to shy away from the electronic scales. JMO.

WinMike

I bought an electronic scale a couple of years ago, after using a Hornady beam-type for 30 years.

Still find myself checking the electronic with the beam.....[:I]

Rocky Raab

Either an electronic or beam are more than accurate enough for any reloading purpose. Digitals have the advantage that you can't get a poise weight in the wrong slot, are much faster at sorting cases or bullets, and can't be misread. Beams don't need electricity. Both types are sensitive to drafts and static electricity.

gknaka2

I prefer electronic and have used a beam scale only once.

Why? Because beam scales don't have a "tare" button.

[:D]

oneoldsap

Just buy the best scale you can afford , be it digital or balance beam . If you buy a digital you won't want to upgrade later !I have both and always will ! That way I can check on the digital now and then . I checked it alot when I first got it , but have come to trust it now , my digital is the RCBS Powder Pro made by PACT , It's probably 10 years old or more !

Oakie

I have a pact and love it. They are not to expensive, around 100 bucks, and this way you wont have to upgrade later.

reload999

I have a Lyman LE-1000 electronic scale and it works great for me. I also have a Lyman beam, but I don't use it very often anymore.

rsnyder55

If you are checking charges as opposed to weighing a charge, you can use a balance beam set to the weight you need and occassionally dump a charge to see if it balances and verify it is +/- .1 grain.