The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Thoughts on budget scales. Beam vs Digital

mikld · December 15, 2012, 12:06 PM

Well, IMO, the only problem with the Lee scale is it's different. It uses a vernier type poise rather than weights (poises) in notches. Some fellers can't/won't learn to read one. I have 3 beam scales and occasionally use the Lee because the poise can be locked in place (I've bumped the poise on my Lyman/Ohaus scale replacing the pan and if the pan is lifted too quickly the beam drops and the poise hops over a notch or two).

I purchases a digital scale (Mack 20) that was highly recommended on another forum. Not so hot for measuring a lot of powder charges (every time the pan is removed the "tare" must be reset, and I do believe cold affects it's zero (mid to high 30s at night). Still, a good scale as far as digitals go...

BTW, I reloaded mebbe 30 years (off and on) before I got a digital, and I've found I don't really need it 'cause I don't need to weigh 200 loads in 12.62 minutes...

December 15, 2012, 12:06 PM	#8
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	Well, IMO, the only problem with the Lee scale is it's different. It uses a vernier type poise rather than weights (poises) in notches. Some fellers can't/won't learn to read one. I have 3 beam scales and occasionally use the Lee because the poise can be locked in place (I've bumped the poise on my Lyman/Ohaus scale replacing the pan and if the pan is lifted too quickly the beam drops and the poise hops over a notch or two). I purchases a digital scale (Mack 20) that was highly recommended on another forum. Not so hot for measuring a lot of powder charges (every time the pan is removed the "tare" must be reset, and I do believe cold affects it's zero (mid to high 30s at night). Still, a good scale as far as digitals go... BTW, I reloaded mebbe 30 years (off and on) before I got a digital, and I've found I don't really need it 'cause I don't need to weigh 200 loads in 12.62 minutes... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees... Last edited by mikld; December 16, 2012 at 11:56 AM.