Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Well, it looks like my 60+ year old Lyman D5 has lost my trust. Long story, but when an instrument is no longer reliable, it’s time or retirement. What are folks using to measure powder these days? I used a cheap electronic scale many years ago with dismal results, but am open to a quality battery scale that won’t break the bank. I appreciate any insight y’all can provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I love this one. Accurate to plus or minus .05 grains. The typical "powder" scale is only accurate to plus or minus .1 grain and costs 4 times as much. The only thing you have to be sure of is that it is level. I use an small inexpensive bullseye level for this, Smart Weigh 50g x 0.001 Grams, Premium High Precision Digital Milligram Scale, Includes Tweezers, Calibration Weights ,Three Weighing Pans and Case The late John Boy turned me onto these inexpensive digital scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I will second that recommendation ^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence Cutter Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 This : . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 9 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: The late John Boy turned me onto these inexpensive digital scales. What? I didn’t know he’d passed. He shared a lot of experience with the Wire. He’ll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Electronic is definitely faster, and as long as it comes with weights to calibrate it that should increase the trust but verify aspect of a scale. I use the one on my rcbs charge master if you’re looking for an excuse to also get an electronic powder measure. Also have an old Dillon balance beam just in case of the zombie apocalypse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 @Charlie Harley, #14153 the one thing regarding the scale @Sedalia Davelisted is the pans that come with it are plastic and susceptible to static electricity. I have that scale and like it very much, except for the pans that come with it. I use my RCBS beam scale pan for it, though I did order some pans from Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: @Charlie Harley, #14153 the one thing regarding the scale @Sedalia Davelisted is the pans that come with it are plastic and susceptible to static electricity. I have that scale and like it very much, except for the pans that come with it. I use my RCBS beam scale pan for it, though I did order some pans from Amazon. I should have mentioned that. I usually use a cartridge case for whatever caliber I am setting up for when weighing individual charges and the pan from a balance beam scale when weighing 10 charges to check consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: I should have mentioned that. I usually use a cartridge case for whatever caliber I am setting up for when weighing individual charges and the pan from a balance beam scale when weighing 10 charges to check consistency. You know, I have been reloading for quite a while and I never even considered that. Thanks. That’s a good idea providing you use the same case for testing throws. I have found weight disparities between cases of the same maker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Lud Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I feel like if you get a nice electric one you might as well by the auto dispenser kit like the Hornady charge master pro etc. I used to load a lot of rifle around 44 grains and that auto dispenser and scale combo was greatly appreciated and it was how I started, only way I knew. If doing just handgun I wouldn’t think it would be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 56 minutes ago, JD Lud said: I feel like if you get a nice electric one you might as well by the auto dispenser kit like the Hornady charge master pro etc. I used to load a lot of rifle around 44 grains and that auto dispenser and scale combo was greatly appreciated and it was how I started, only way I knew. If doing just handgun I wouldn’t think it would be worth it. That was the excuse I gave myself to get a charge master Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I was always wary of using an electronic scale, finally bought a Hornady G3 (the latest version) and now wished I'd had one years ago - https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1023115832?pid=645087 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I have both the one suggested by Sedalia Dave and the one suggested by Fence Cutter (RCBS Rangemaster 2000). The one suggested by SD is a backup to the RCBS one. I've never had a problem with the RCBS and it is accurate to within .10, which is accurate enough for my needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 11 hours ago, Buckshot Bear said: I was always wary of using an electronic scale, finally bought a Hornady G3 (the latest version) and now wished I'd had one years ago - https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1023115832?pid=645087 Same here. Quite happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack, SASS #20451 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I have an Auto Trickler V3 uses an AND FX120i scale. FAST and accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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