Looking for a good deal on a good scale

SavageMOA · January 17, 2009, 08:18 PM

Any ideas? My current cheap electronic scale finally died so I'm in the market for a new one. My price range is limited since I'm your typical broke college student. About $80 is my maximum UNLESS the scale you suggest is REALLY worth it.

Here are my criteria:
-accurate to +/- .1 grain
-quick to settle on a measurement
-easy to read
-CONSISTENT (this was the problem with my last scale, yeah yeah I know I asked for it with a cheap scale.

It being electronic isn't a necessity, but the quickness and ease of determining a measurement sure is nice.

Shoney · January 17, 2009, 08:45 PM

My choice and one of the finest is the RCBS 10-10 ballance, but it sells for around $135.

An excellent ballance for the money is the Lyman Pro 1000 at $60.

Both of these have magnetic dampening.

Inspector3711 · January 17, 2009, 08:58 PM

Midway has a Pact for $90... My dad loves his. I like my lyman but I bought a whole system so out of your range. They also have one my MTM for $42.

I also keep my old Redding beam scale in case the zombies cut power and I have to reload in a pinch.

sserdlihc · January 17, 2009, 09:00 PM

I still use an RCBS partner scale that is several years old. Pact made the scale for RCB. When I had any problems Pact took care of them.

http://pact.com/index.php?page=shop....emart&Itemid=1

This scale is very close to what mine looks like.

cgaengineer · January 17, 2009, 09:03 PM

Cabelas has a Cabelas brand digital scale in your budget. It is 9 volt battery or 120v AC and comes with 2 check weights.

thomas44 · January 17, 2009, 11:56 PM

I've heard some negative feedback on another forum regarding the Cabelas scale. Personally I like my RCBS Rangemaster 750. Easy to calibrate, seems to be accurate. You can find them on sale for around $90.

ir3e971 · January 19, 2009, 08:27 PM

I have used this scale for the last several years:

RCBS 502 (about $70 new)

I just splurged, and bought an RCBS 750 for 90.00 or so because I wanted a digital scale I could trickle powder with. I was not able to do this with a cheaper scale I received as a gift.

Both scales read the same measurements (I now check one with the other periodically for peace of mind).

I love using both of them and either would will serve you well.

E-Bay (yeah I know, I hate them too, but sometimes they have something you need) has a RCBS 502 for a buy it now price of $39.00. (just do a search)

Good luck.

aerod1 · January 19, 2009, 10:57 PM

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Cabelas has a Cabelas brand digital scale in your budget. It is 9 volt battery or 120v AC and comes with 2 check weights.

I have this scale and it works great.. I still check it once in a while with my balance beam and it is always right on the money. Mine is the 1500 and I'm happy with it

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January 17, 2009, 08:18 PM	#1
SavageMOA Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2008 Posts: 368	Looking for a good deal on a good scale Any ideas? My current cheap electronic scale finally died so I'm in the market for a new one. My price range is limited since I'm your typical broke college student. About $80 is my maximum UNLESS the scale you suggest is REALLY worth it. Here are my criteria: -accurate to +/- .1 grain -quick to settle on a measurement -easy to read -CONSISTENT (this was the problem with my last scale, yeah yeah I know I asked for it with a cheap scale. It being electronic isn't a necessity, but the quickness and ease of determining a measurement sure is nice.

January 17, 2009, 08:45 PM	#2
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	My choice and one of the finest is the RCBS 10-10 ballance, but it sells for around $135. An excellent ballance for the money is the Lyman Pro 1000 at $60. Both of these have magnetic dampening. __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

January 17, 2009, 08:58 PM	#3
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	Midway has a Pact for $90... My dad loves his. I like my lyman but I bought a whole system so out of your range. They also have one my MTM for $42. I also keep my old Redding beam scale in case the zombies cut power and I have to reload in a pinch. __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

January 17, 2009, 09:00 PM	#4
sserdlihc Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2008 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,454	I still use an RCBS partner scale that is several years old. Pact made the scale for RCB. When I had any problems Pact took care of them. http://pact.com/index.php?page=shop....emart&Itemid=1 This scale is very close to what mine looks like. __________________ Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration. Aupleius If someone doesn't like you, that's their problem! Milton Childress

January 17, 2009, 09:03 PM	#5
cgaengineer Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2008 Posts: 264	Cabelas has a Cabelas brand digital scale in your budget. It is 9 volt battery or 120v AC and comes with 2 check weights.

January 17, 2009, 11:56 PM	#6
thomas44 Junior Member Join Date: December 8, 2007 Posts: 9	I've heard some negative feedback on another forum regarding the Cabelas scale. Personally I like my RCBS Rangemaster 750. Easy to calibrate, seems to be accurate. You can find them on sale for around $90.

January 19, 2009, 08:27 PM	#7
ir3e971 Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2006 Posts: 145	I have used this scale for the last several years: RCBS 502 (about $70 new) I just splurged, and bought an RCBS 750 for 90.00 or so because I wanted a digital scale I could trickle powder with. I was not able to do this with a cheaper scale I received as a gift. Both scales read the same measurements (I now check one with the other periodically for peace of mind). I love using both of them and either would will serve you well. E-Bay (yeah I know, I hate them too, but sometimes they have something you need) has a RCBS 502 for a buy it now price of $39.00. (just do a search) Good luck.