Considering an electronic powder scale.

[toolguy2006]

I am considering an electronic scale to replace my beam style. I have been looking at the RCBS Rangemaster 750 for both price and range of operation. Part of the reason for the switch is that I have gotten to the point that I am weighing bullets and cases, and this is proving to be incredibly tedious. Has anyone had any experience with this scale? If so, do you like it, and would you buy it again? Are there other options that I should consider? Any input is appreciated.

[mrawesome22]

For a little more coin you could get the Hornady auto charge. Mine has been a great investment.

[Brian Pfleuger]

You should consider the Hornady Auto charge and/or the RCBS Chargemaster 1500.

They are seriously miraculous.

I mean, the first time you use one it's like a light shines down from heaven and a chorus of angels sing. Not kidding.

[Jim243]

I mean, the first time you use one it's like a light shines down from heaven and a chorus of angels sing. Not kidding

You left out Gabriel's Horn the harps and the clouds parting.

Jim

[AllenJ]

+1 for Peetzakilla's response. I got a RCBS Chargemaster 1500 last summer after using beam scales for over 30 years and it is heavenly. My angels sang a chorus of “Hallelujah”

[mrawesome22]

"Bad To the Bone" started jamming in the backround after my first use lol.

[praetorian97]

I would upgrade to the RCBS 1500 scale at the least then you can get the charging attachment down the road.

[rg1]

I've had my Pact Precision since when they 1st came on the market for reloading. I wouldn't be without an electronic scale. Like you mentioned they are great for weighing bullets and cases and loaded rounds. Great for anything of unknown weight as it will instantly give you a weight. I do like the recommendation of buying the RCBS 1500 unit and if you later wanted to add the charging attachment. I like the 1500 grain capacity also.

[CMD-Ky]

I have had the RCBS Rangemaster for one month and it has been excellent. I won't go back to my beam.

[Rimfire5]

Another + for the RCBS Chargemaster 1500.

I have loaded over 7900 rounds for 5 calibers of rifle and 5 calibers of hand guns in the last year using it.
I couldn't even conceive of doing that with a beam scale.

I haven't heard any singing yet but the Chargemaster does its own as it meters the powder.

[wingman]

I've owned my RCB 750 4 years works great use it often have a Lyman beam scale as back up. Depending on your reloading needs the 750 is a great way to go, small footprint,I case my after each session.

Note: I weight brass, bullets,sometimes loaded rounds, never failed yet.

[longfellow]

I picked up a small model with plenty of range and precision from americanweigh.com for about $20 dollars. Yes it comes from china but the reviews of this company were solid as is the warranty. As long as I check it occasionally with a known weight, I am not uncomfortable that it doesn't say RCBS, Lyman,...on it. The technology is quite old and shouldn'd cost you more than $20-$30.
Good luck.

[old roper]

toolguy2006, I had a 750 scale got that when they first came out lasted about 12yrs and I replaced it with the 1500 scale. Great for weighting bullets,loaded rds,brass also if you want H2o case volume and separate cases by volume.

For weight powder have the RCBS 10-10 beam scale and I have it set at eye level so I'm not looking down at it. I didn't get the 1500 scale with the idea of adding something on to it just wanted the scale.

Well good luck

[praetorian97]

I know someone selling an entry level scale....

Hint Hint

http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...7&highlight=id

[603Country]

I've been using a digital electronic scale for a year or two now, having parked my RCBS 1010 balance beam scale. I recommend going electronic, as long as you get a decent scale. Now I've just made the decision to go to the next level and buy either the Hornady Lock-N-Load or the RCBS Chargemaster Dispenser/Scale (or maybe the Lyman). The Hornady is less expensive, but I don't know if that means I'd get less of a scale/dispenser combo or maybe the Hornady is slower than the others, so the final decision on which one to buy hasn't yet been made.

[Kevin Rohrer]

It works fine for me. I am against putting too much money in electronics like this. When it goes bad, it has to go to the junk pile.

[m&p45acp10+1]

I use one of the El Cheapo digital scale, and it works just fine. I have a beam scale that I use to check to see that it is weighing properly. I also have a check weight that came with the scale. I think I paid about $25 for it at Cabella's.

[abber]

I have the 750, and I love it. I bought a set of check weights, just to be safe (I repair and calibrate drug manufacturing equipment for a living). The check weights just keep me comfortable that what I am doing is safe at all times. The 750 is dead nuts on with the check weights every time.

Thinking about a 1500 now, because I have begun to load for 45-70, and even with the 750, manually weighing each charge is tedious. It is not unusual for me to go through 50 rounds at a time, as my 45-70 despite its size, is just another plinker. I love big bore plinking.