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sloanst · May 8, 2013, 02:57 PM

I received this scale as part of the lock and load single stage kit. Loading 100 2506s with no problem. Another 50 .308 no problem. In my 3rd session, I was loading some .308 for a ladder test. BIG problem. The scale would pass the calibration but would not hold a consistent weight reading. Frustrated, I ordered a RCBS 505. I tried several more times to get the Hornady to perform with no success. The Hornady is likely to become a plinking target the next time I get to the range.
Don't get me wrong, there is no operator error here. I have worked in a nuclear lab for over 20 years, weighing samples to +-.0005 g. for analysis. The scales in this lab costs over $10K and are very precise and repeatable.
So, my conclusion is, the GS1500 scale is a piece of garbage and is not to be trusted.

Just my 2 cents worth.

May 8, 2013, 02:57 PM	#5
sloanst Junior Member Join Date: April 22, 2013 Posts: 1	Hornady GS1500 scale I received this scale as part of the lock and load single stage kit. Loading 100 2506s with no problem. Another 50 .308 no problem. In my 3rd session, I was loading some .308 for a ladder test. BIG problem. The scale would pass the calibration but would not hold a consistent weight reading. Frustrated, I ordered a RCBS 505. I tried several more times to get the Hornady to perform with no success. The Hornady is likely to become a plinking target the next time I get to the range. Don't get me wrong, there is no operator error here. I have worked in a nuclear lab for over 20 years, weighing samples to +-.0005 g. for analysis. The scales in this lab costs over $10K and are very precise and repeatable. So, my conclusion is, the GS1500 scale is a piece of garbage and is not to be trusted. Just my 2 cents worth.