Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Anybody use this Hornady one? I'm thinking about adding one for long range work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Check the accuracy specifications of any digital scale you buy. many jewlers scales offer better accuracy for less money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin Shootest Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Hi Bob, Mine is green, RCBS I think, but essentially the same. Keep in mind that electronic load sensors drift with time and temperature, so there is a real need to turn the unit on, let it run for a few minutes, calibrate it, and use it, checking the calibration / re-calibrating every hour or so and use it in a climate controlled environment. Also some powders seem to trickle better than others just because of the size and shape of the powder itself inducing some variability in the final output as well. I have a laboratory balance scale I purchased off an auction when they closed down the local high school that is far more accurate and considering I paid like $10 for it along with a big box of other stuff, when it comes to accuracy it's always on the money, but it is not nearly as convenient. So don't discard your balance scale as it will remain the best "Standard" you will have available. F.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turquoise Bill, SASS #39118 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Take a look at the one from Lyman, good price at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AU6CIUO/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I24ISMJQKX7HFA&colid=28FJLN0C4LP6E TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Accurate to 2/10 grain and free shipping ... http://www.dx.com/p/kl-50-high-precision-50g-0-001g-mini-electronic-jewelry-scales-0-005ct-400044#.WZ86zcYpC01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Gardner Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I have the RCBS one and it works great. it stays calibered. The Horady should work just as will. For all of my long range bullet I use +/-0, I get that 80% of the time some times it is +/-.1 gr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, John Boy said: Accurate to 2/10 grain and free shipping ... http://www.dx.com/p/kl-50-high-precision-50g-0-001g-mini-electronic-jewelry-scales-0-005ct-400044#.WZ86zcYpC01 Actually accurate to plus/minus 0.02 grains. Most digital reloading scales are only accurate to plus/minus 0.1 grains. This scale gives you 5 times the accuracy for 1/4 the price. I have a set and like them for precision work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I too have the RCBS and it works great. They need to be level and can be a little temp sensitive. I tried to use a digital (a Lyman) when it was below 50 and it was way off. After I waited for my heater to get the room warm, worked good then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Thanks for the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmetto Traveller Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I have the Lyman Gen 6 and have been very pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Creek Kid Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I can't answer about the Hornady. I've never used one or know of anyone who has. Although I wouldn't hesitate to buy any Hornady product, I'm happy with any I have. The Lyman I do have and have used it quite a lot especially developing loads for new guns. It works with any type of powder, (extruded, ball or flake). I recommend it. Scale has always been accurate. I would buy it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Pete SASS #42168 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 RCBS sells a set of scale check weights. I use the all of the time to verify the calibration of my scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 22 hours ago, Flyin Shootest said: Hi Bob, Mine is green, RCBS I think, but essentially the same. Keep in mind that electronic load sensors drift with time and temperature, so there is a real need to turn the unit on, let it run for a few minutes, calibrate it, and use it, checking the calibration / re-calibrating every hour or so and use it in a climate controlled environment. Also some powders seem to trickle better than others just because of the size and shape of the powder itself inducing some variability in the final output as well. I have a laboratory balance scale I purchased off an auction when they closed down the local high school that is far more accurate and considering I paid like $10 for it along with a big box of other stuff, when it comes to accuracy it's always on the money, but it is not nearly as convenient. So don't discard your balance scale as it will remain the best "Standard" you will have available. F.S. Howdy, I've looked the RCBS, but it's more $ than I want to spend. I only load 150 or so 38-55's at time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Also wind passing over the scale will effect reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlicLee SASS #16638 Life Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I do believe they are all made by a company called PACT. They make most digital scales and such. I bought the auto loader from RCBS as I prefer the color GREEN. Was great UNTIL coming home one afternoon I saw my unit was running, no powder was coming out as it was piled neatly in front of the spout and all the powder was emptied in front neatly until I turned it off. The wiring in my home was old and when any electric item went on so did the powder machine go on and it couldn't turn itself off. Was funny. Called Pact, they explained dedicated wiring to me. Unfortunately, the only item that caused the powder measure to go on was the REFRIGERATOR. I TESTED IT, was the GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST. MY CHOICE, use batteries only, rewire home or replace.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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