Scale

rmilchman · September 24th, 2009, 12:55 PM

I las component I need to purchase for re-loading is a scale. The price range seems to be extreme.

Does anyone have any experience with either of these scales or other recommendations?

Lee Precision Safety Powder Scale
or

Grain Reload Carat Gram Digital Scale Gun Powder Gem - eBay (item 400044130108 end time Oct-14-09 17:20:43 PDT)

2ndsupporter · September 24th, 2009, 01:01 PM

I use the Lee scale soley! Hasn't failed me yet!

automatic slim · September 24th, 2009, 01:03 PM

I would trust Lee before this generic scale. The price while low, may also be indicative of quality. Lee has a proven track record.

rmilchman · September 24th, 2009, 01:11 PM

Thanks for the reply. One more question, do you put the powder directly on the Lee or weigh it in another holder?

6ppc30br · September 24th, 2009, 02:25 PM

I use a PACT scale for my reloading about $100 works fine for me 6 volt battery or 110 electricity.

Dan H

2ndsupporter · September 24th, 2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmilchman

Thanks for the reply. One more question, do you put the powder directly on the Lee or weigh it in another holder?

The Lee scale is a bean style scale and it comes with a pan that hooks on the end of the bean when weighing.

After you zero the scale with the pan attached you put the powder directly in the pan and weigh it.

It comes with good instructions, although I think you'll find it to be self explanatory.

Ram Rod · September 24th, 2009, 06:26 PM

Top Line Digital Scales
Personally, I still use an old style Texan powder scale. It is a beam scale as previously suggested.

Quote:

it comes with a pan that hooks on the end of the beam when weighing.

After you zero the scale with the pan attached you put the powder directly in the pan and weigh it.

Majorlk · September 24th, 2009, 07:36 PM

I still use my Ohaus 10-10 (now sold in RCBS livery) that I've had for 30 years. I paid $59 for it. It's now $184.

My kids are getting me an RCBS digital for Christmas, though they don't know it yet.

Majorlk · September 24th, 2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ndsupporter

The Lee scale is a bean style scale and it comes with a pan that hooks on the end of the bean when weighing.

Make that a BEAM style scale.

rmilchman · September 24th, 2009, 08:10 PM

Just placed the order for the Lee, should be here in a few days. Thanks for all the replies.

September 24th, 2009, 12:55 PM	#1
rmilchman Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 393	Scale I las component I need to purchase for re-loading is a scale. The price range seems to be extreme. Does anyone have any experience with either of these scales or other recommendations? Lee Precision Safety Powder Scale or Grain Reload Carat Gram Digital Scale Gun Powder Gem - eBay (item 400044130108 end time Oct-14-09 17:20:43 PDT)

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2ndsupporter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 629	I use the Lee scale soley! Hasn't failed me yet! __________________ [One Nation Under God]

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automatic slim Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The western edge of The Confederacy Posts: 1,222	I would trust Lee before this generic scale. The price while low, may also be indicative of quality. Lee has a proven track record. __________________ "First gallant South Carolina nobly made the stand." Edge of Darkness

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Majorlk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naugatuck, CT Posts: 839	I still use my Ohaus 10-10 (now sold in RCBS livery) that I've had for 30 years. I paid $59 for it. It's now $184. My kids are getting me an RCBS digital for Christmas, though they don't know it yet. __________________ An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. - Robert A. Heinlein

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September 24th, 2009, 01:11 PM	#4
rmilchman Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 393	Thanks for the reply. One more question, do you put the powder directly on the Lee or weigh it in another holder?

September 24th, 2009, 02:25 PM	#5
6ppc30br New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kingston.TN Posts: 10	I use a PACT scale for my reloading about $100 works fine for me 6 volt battery or 110 electricity. Dan H

September 24th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#10
rmilchman Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 393	Just placed the order for the Lee, should be here in a few days. Thanks for all the replies.