What is the best reloading scale and why?
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I find electronic one of those, you pays your money.
Either spend good money on electric or get a decent beam scale. Truth be told, after fettling the lee beam scale I had 0 issue whatsoever.
Either spend good money on electric or get a decent beam scale. Truth be told, after fettling the lee beam scale I had 0 issue whatsoever.
I bought a Lyman Micro-Touch 1500 then a beam scale because I got nervous about the electronics then realised that the Lyman was pretty good and bought an RCBS Chargemaster.
I spend the next few hundred loads comparing the Chargemasters load/wieght on the beam scales, but they were always within 0.01gr so sold the beam.
I still have the Lyman micro but haven't used it for an age.
Turn on the Chargemaster, wait 5 mins, zero, dial in the wieght I need and press go.
It's made the whole process much easier and faster (for me).
I spend the next few hundred loads comparing the Chargemasters load/wieght on the beam scales, but they were always within 0.01gr so sold the beam.
I still have the Lyman micro but haven't used it for an age.
Turn on the Chargemaster, wait 5 mins, zero, dial in the wieght I need and press go.
It's made the whole process much easier and faster (for me).
Another plus for the RCBS Chargemaster. I nerve used the beam that came with my Lee loading kit and always used a small set of MTM scales instead. Then an offer came up on a Hornady auto-loader and I am really grateful I went down the auto route. Only changed to the Chargemaster when a bargain came up as their reputation is excellent. Its quite an investment but I load sequentially using a single press and each round is just under a minute with the brass ready prepped. They are soooooo convenient!
I'll add another plus for the Chargemaster. I started with the simple Lee beam scales that I got second hand for a tenner and cross checked these with a small set of electronic scales and calibration weights. Once set up they worked fine, maintaining accuracy and consistency. Similar to above, saw a good offer on the Chargemaster and went for them. Have checked accuracy and consistency and they are spot on. Quick and easy to use for large batches or smaller stuff such as ladder tests.
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Combine it with one of these. Accuracy to .02 grains, will toss, trickle and weigh a charge of coarse powder in 8 seconds.
AutoTrickler V4
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Hunter300
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Can’t seem to find them in the UKCosts a bit but crazy accurate. ~MuirFZ/FX Series Precision Balances - A&D Weighing
A precision balance that combines all of the essential weighing functions in a compact, light-weight package.
Combine it with one of these. Accuracy to .02 grains, will toss, trickle and weigh a charge of coarse powder in 8 seconds.
AutoTrickler V4
AutoTrickler V4 Since the original AutoTrickler was invented in 2016, it has become the go-to solution for long range shooters who need to measure accurate powder charges quickly. While the core concept of precisely dispensing onto a lab quality balance has never changed, the mechanical design...
Order the v4 directly form Adam in Canada , buy the scale locally from the UK . That is what i did .
Just throw powder directly from the measure and don't bother with trickling up.
Only time to use the scale is to check you are in the ballpark for charge weights from loading manuals.
Use a powder that meters well, or just realise that 0.3 grains +/- difference isn't going to show up before 500m+
Keep in mind the original 1000 yard Creedmoor shooters used black powder and didn't have electronic scales...
But of course, everyone who reloads on SD is some form of world class precision marksman/sniper/competition winner/world record holder, so you'll certainly see the differece in your 1/4 MOA, 8 lbs stalking rifle...
Only time to use the scale is to check you are in the ballpark for charge weights from loading manuals.
Use a powder that meters well, or just realise that 0.3 grains +/- difference isn't going to show up before 500m+
Keep in mind the original 1000 yard Creedmoor shooters used black powder and didn't have electronic scales...
But of course, everyone who reloads on SD is some form of world class precision marksman/sniper/competition winner/world record holder, so you'll certainly see the differece in your 1/4 MOA, 8 lbs stalking rifle...
*sold prometheus sold*
Selling my prometheus I can sell as i own it out right it’s in 100% condition 2 powder funnels and stand im looking 6250 but open to offers very very close to asking price 18 month waiting
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I have used a RCBS 10-10 beam scale since the mid 70's. The beam is an inert material not affected by temperature or humidity, there is no electric supply that will vary battery to battery or fluctuating mains voltage. There is no platform return spring that may be affected by age or temperature, Every time I use it, the zero is positively set, because of the magnetic damping (still perfect) the beam settles in two or three seconds, and it is sensitive to 0.1 grains.
I use a Lee Precision Perfect Powder Measure and every tenth charge gets dumped on the scale pan for a check, it is always spot on, so I guess this is a shout out for the powder measure too.
Only ever neck size, 174 grain jacketed bullet on top of 38 grains of Norma which seems to suit the 1943 Lee Enfield. The picture is a 80mm shoot'n'see target shot off a front rest at 100 yards.
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I use a Lee Precision Perfect Powder Measure and every tenth charge gets dumped on the scale pan for a check, it is always spot on, so I guess this is a shout out for the powder measure too.
Only ever neck size, 174 grain jacketed bullet on top of 38 grains of Norma which seems to suit the 1943 Lee Enfield. The picture is a 80mm shoot'n'see target shot off a front rest at 100 yards.
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First the balance
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Then the autotrickler
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See below schedule for shipping time estimates. AutoTrickler V4 includes: V4 AutoTrickler assembly Hopper and cover (white, not black like the photo) Clear acrylic panel (not shown in photo) Silicone pads to stabilize the A&D scale platform Glass cup with handle, and tray to position cup on...
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Funny you should mention the Creedmoor matches as someone here is currently holding one of the rifles used in the 1877 Creedmoor match - he’s just about to give a light rub of CCL oil to the stockJust throw powder directly from the measure and don't bother with trickling up.
Only time to use the scale is to check you are in the ballpark for charge weights from loading manuals.
Use a powder that meters well, or just realise that 0.3 grains +/- difference isn't going to show up before 500m+
Keep in mind the original 1000 yard Creedmoor shooters used black powder and didn't have electronic scales...
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But of course, everyone who reloads on SD is some form of world class precision marksman/sniper/competition winner/world record holder, so you'll certainly see the differece in your 1/4 MOA, 8 lbs stalking rifle...
I've got the same RCBS 10-10 scales and the Lee Precision Perfect Powder Measure. Reliable and accurate. Not overly expensive either
Couple that up with a Targetmaster trickler, to speed up the process. You can seat a bullet, while the next charge is being trickled up.
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