Beam scale or Digital

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Beam scale or Digital

#1 Post by Alpha1 »

I need another set of scales my current beam scale is set up with my targetmaster auto trickler and that is were it is staying love the targetmaster great piece of kit.

What is peoples opinion of electronic scales I have all ways gone for beam scales. I am trying to convince my self to purchase a electronic scale but its not looking good.
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#2 Post by dromia »

Beam scale.

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#3 Post by EagerNoSkill »

Talk to Allan (1066) about what scales work the best
Some models are distinctly better than others

He really knows the scales and the various attributes of the scales and can advise accordingly.

He also does a tuning and calibration services that lifts the accuracy, consiststency and repeatability of the beam scales too new levels.

Worth a chat :cheers: :goodjob:

ENS
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#4 Post by John MH »

Beam Scale + Targetmaster is the way to go.
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#5 Post by John MH »

as ENS said 1066 can sort you out.
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The scale used in the video is actually mine, I lent it to Spud for his review.
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#6 Post by John25 »

I use the RCBS Chargemaster combo with a beam scale to check.

Unless you want to spend squillions on a set of laboratory scales, go with the beam.
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#7 Post by phaedra1106 »

Used a cheap digital to get the powder thrower near to the desired weight then used the Target Master and 5-0-5 to do the rest, beam scales for accurate checking every time.

Now using a Hornady Auto Charge (with TR140) which is perfect about 95% of the time and .1gr over for the odd one or two. Checked it on the 5-0-5 and it's dead on.
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#8 Post by Alpha1 »

I have bought a RCBS 505 thanks for the input.
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#9 Post by John25 »

Alpha1 wrote:I have bought a RCBS 505 thanks for the input.

:good:
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#10 Post by mikeb »

"RCBS Chargemaster combo with a beam scale to check" ..........also handy for when the lights eventually all go out! zzzzom
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