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Charmedlyfe · July 9, 2001, 06:13 PM

I've found my E-scale to be MORE than accurate enough, and have TWO. One is brand new, and bought for the powder dispenser. The other, I've had and used for the past 6 years. Never a burp. Yes, I spend the minute-and-a-half at the beginning of every session zeroing the scale. Not a hassle to me, given the benefits of easier reading and speed.

I think that some people just don't trust ANYTHING new, or anything that is different. They are in a comfort zone. Use both scales (follow directions) and stick with the one you are most comfortable with. I've seen too many people who get tired of waiting for the beam to settle, and just go with 'close enough'. I prefer the speed/accuracy combo of the digital scale.

At the prices a reloader can pay for a scale, and the accuracy we will accept (+/- .1 grain), it really comes down to preference. Neither will be 'more accurate' at this level, and I don't think that a well-treated digital will be any less reliable than a well-treated beam.

July 9, 2001, 06:13 PM	#10
Charmedlyfe Junior member Join Date: October 11, 2000 Location: SC Posts: 799	I've found my E-scale to be MORE than accurate enough, and have TWO. One is brand new, and bought for the powder dispenser. The other, I've had and used for the past 6 years. Never a burp. Yes, I spend the minute-and-a-half at the beginning of every session zeroing the scale. Not a hassle to me, given the benefits of easier reading and speed. I think that some people just don't trust ANYTHING new, or anything that is different. They are in a comfort zone. Use both scales (follow directions) and stick with the one you are most comfortable with. I've seen too many people who get tired of waiting for the beam to settle, and just go with 'close enough'. I prefer the speed/accuracy combo of the digital scale. At the prices a reloader can pay for a scale, and the accuracy we will accept (+/- .1 grain), it really comes down to preference. Neither will be 'more accurate' at this level, and I don't think that a well-treated digital will be any less reliable than a well-treated beam.