Electronic scale

358 winchester · 10-28-2004, 09:56 AM

Are the electronic scales worth it?
What brand scale do you use?
Which brand of electronic scale do you reccomend?
I currently use a balance beam but have been think (I know that is both hard and dangerous for me

) about the electronic ones and wanted some feed back before I ask Mrs. 358 for one.
Ron

inplanotx · 10-28-2004, 10:23 AM

Ron, I find the electronic scale invaluable. Much more acurate than the beam scale. I have the RCBS beam scale and the Dillon electronic scale. Have had the scale for almost 7 years and have yet to have to replace the battery. I find you just can't go wrong with Dillon! Good luck in your search.

Here is the scale I have:

Determinator

woodsrunner · 10-28-2004, 10:42 AM

About 2yrs ago there was a special deal through Dillon dealers for what they called the "Determinator 2". I picked one up for $70.00. I'd never give it up. The nice thing about digital is the ability to quickly comparison weigh things like cast bullets, or loaded rounds you suspect may not have a powder charge or a double charge.

358 winchester · 10-28-2004, 01:57 PM

Sounds like I need to redo my christmas wish list

Dang this is going to cost me money for another piece of jewlery

Hey I could just buy the scale and put From SANTA on it and swear I don't know where it came from

Ron (off to Dillon .com)

inplanotx · 10-29-2004, 06:04 AM

I really like the fact that the Dillon has a wind cover with an open top so that your breath or a fan will not influence the reading. They also now have a case for it. Good luck and hope Santa treats you well!

danurve · 10-29-2004, 09:55 AM

I picked up a great deal on a RCBS 90 from one of my favorite shops that has helped my churn out some sweet recipies. It's a little older model that just never sold, but still brand new. It's quite sensitive, damn it, but saves alot of time. I think a beam would have been fine, but the more confidence you have in making the loads pays off at the range.

Some end results

70gr. Blitzkings

85gr. Gamekings

Dave W. · 11-01-2004, 07:59 PM

I have an RCBS digital scale which is actually made by PACT, and it is very accurate, never had a single problem and truely is a great time saver over my old 5-0-5 RCBS scale which I do still have but I can't justify using it.

Dave

straightShot · 11-25-2004, 07:00 AM

I have a PACT BBK II scale that I purchased from MidwayUSA on sale, and it is well worth it. I can check my powder weight very quickly while reloading.

I calibrate it to start, and then zero it in a few times during the course of a reloading session.

billr · 04-24-2005, 02:28 PM

just sent a RCBS back I did not like it at all the Charge master the new model., -------------------------------now using a Pact

verdejt · 04-24-2005, 05:05 PM

I too have the Dillon Electronic Scale. I love it and wouldn't be without it. I find it to be very accurate and extremely easy to use.

LDBennett · 04-25-2005, 07:31 AM

Here's another vote for the Dillon scale!

LDBennett

10-28-2004, 09:56 AM	#1
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Electronic scale Are the electronic scales worth it? What brand scale do you use? Which brand of electronic scale do you reccomend? I currently use a balance beam but have been think (I know that is both hard and dangerous for me ) about the electronic ones and wanted some feed back before I ask Mrs. 358 for one. Ron __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand? -->

10-28-2004, 10:23 AM	#2
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Electronic scale Ron, I find the electronic scale invaluable. Much more acurate than the beam scale. I have the RCBS beam scale and the Dillon electronic scale. Have had the scale for almost 7 years and have yet to have to replace the battery. I find you just can't go wrong with Dillon! Good luck in your search. Here is the scale I have: Determinator __________________

10-28-2004, 10:42 AM	#3
woodsrunner V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamlin, NY Posts: 276	Re: Electronic scale About 2yrs ago there was a special deal through Dillon dealers for what they called the "Determinator 2". I picked one up for $70.00. I'd never give it up. The nice thing about digital is the ability to quickly comparison weigh things like cast bullets, or loaded rounds you suspect may not have a powder charge or a double charge. __________________ woods

10-28-2004, 01:57 PM	#4
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Re: Electronic scale Sounds like I need to redo my christmas wish list Dang this is going to cost me money for another piece of jewlery Hey I could just buy the scale and put From SANTA on it and swear I don't know where it came from Ron (off to Dillon .com) __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand?

10-29-2004, 06:04 AM	#5
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Electronic scale I really like the fact that the Dillon has a wind cover with an open top so that your breath or a fan will not influence the reading. They also now have a case for it. Good luck and hope Santa treats you well! __________________

10-29-2004, 09:55 AM	#6
danurve V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Syracuse (central) NY Posts: 195	Re: Electronic scale I picked up a great deal on a RCBS 90 from one of my favorite shops that has helped my churn out some sweet recipies. It's a little older model that just never sold, but still brand new. It's quite sensitive, damn it, but saves alot of time. I think a beam would have been fine, but the more confidence you have in making the loads pays off at the range. Some end results 70gr. Blitzkings 85gr. Gamekings __________________ huntNY.US In Memory of Ronald Reagan 1911 - 2004 Success is a well placed shot, don't screw it up.

11-01-2004, 07:59 PM	#7
Dave W. V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 137	Re: Electronic scale I have an RCBS digital scale which is actually made by PACT, and it is very accurate, never had a single problem and truely is a great time saver over my old 5-0-5 RCBS scale which I do still have but I can't justify using it. Dave

11-25-2004, 07:00 AM	#8
straightShot Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MI Posts: 12	Re: Electronic scale I have a PACT BBK II scale that I purchased from MidwayUSA on sale, and it is well worth it. I can check my powder weight very quickly while reloading. I calibrate it to start, and then zero it in a few times during the course of a reloading session. Last edited by straightShot; 11-25-2004 at 07:31 AM..

04-24-2005, 02:28 PM	#9
billr Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: oregon Posts: 44	Re: Electronic scale just sent a RCBS back I did not like it at all the Charge master the new model., -------------------------------now using a Pact

04-24-2005, 05:05 PM	#10
verdejt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 59	Re: Electronic scale I too have the Dillon Electronic Scale. I love it and wouldn't be without it. I find it to be very accurate and extremely easy to use. __________________ It is better to have and not need than to need and not have.

04-25-2005, 07:31 AM	#11
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,709	Re: Electronic scale Here's another vote for the Dillon scale! LDBennett