Help with a RCBS 505

THERAVEN · May 16, 2009, 06:35 PM

I'm a beginning reloader. I just bought a used RCBS 505 scale on Ebay. Before I start calling it names, maybe I need some help ( no instructions came with it). The only way that I can get the scale to hit level before I put any thing in it, is put everything on 0 except the little piece of metal alway to the right, it has to be on 1. Is this right or wrong, I'm thinking everything should be on 0.

oneounceload · May 16, 2009, 06:56 PM

Is the powder tray also on the scale? I have the 510, you have all the pieces on the scale and set it to zero - depending on your scale placement, you might have to adjust the height on the balance end up or down a little

farmerboy · May 16, 2009, 07:35 PM

Yes everything should be zeroed, next you have a dial adjustment (used on opposite side) on the bottom and this sets on the table. when everything is zeroed, turn dial adjustment until it's perfectly leveled. A GREAT SCALE!!!!!

JCS1 · May 16, 2009, 08:20 PM

I agree, everything should be zero. If not adjust until it is zero.
Good luck.

swampy308 · May 16, 2009, 11:32 PM

Hello, im new to this forums too. Ive seen instructions on midwayusa.com for your scale and if you cant find it there try the rcbs website.

http://www.midwayusa.com/midwayusa/S..._505_Scale.pdf

THERAVEN · May 17, 2009, 08:46 AM

Had it working fine in about 30 seconds. You were right about the adjusting screw on the bottom and I found the instructions. Thanks to all of you.

The first part of information, is the question. Thanks again

May 16, 2009, 06:35 PM	#1
THERAVEN Member Join Date: February 24, 2009 Posts: 31	Help with a RCBS 505 I'm a beginning reloader. I just bought a used RCBS 505 scale on Ebay. Before I start calling it names, maybe I need some help ( no instructions came with it). The only way that I can get the scale to hit level before I put any thing in it, is put everything on 0 except the little piece of metal alway to the right, it has to be on 1. Is this right or wrong, I'm thinking everything should be on 0.

May 16, 2009, 08:20 PM	#4
JCS1 Member Join Date: February 20, 2009 Location: Bloomington, In. Posts: 37	Help with a RCBS 505 I agree, everything should be zero. If not adjust until it is zero. Good luck. __________________ John NRA Endowment Member Reloading 40+ years *I miss my wife but my aim is getting better.*

May 16, 2009, 11:32 PM	#5
swampy308 Member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Posts: 93	instructions Hello, im new to this forums too. Ive seen instructions on midwayusa.com for your scale and if you cant find it there try the rcbs website. http://www.midwayusa.com/midwayusa/S..._505_Scale.pdf Last edited by swampy308; May 16, 2009 at 11:56 PM.

May 16, 2009, 06:56 PM	#2
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Is the powder tray also on the scale? I have the 510, you have all the pieces on the scale and set it to zero - depending on your scale placement, you might have to adjust the height on the balance end up or down a little

May 16, 2009, 07:35 PM	#3
farmerboy Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,343	Yes everything should be zeroed, next you have a dial adjustment (used on opposite side) on the bottom and this sets on the table. when everything is zeroed, turn dial adjustment until it's perfectly leveled. A GREAT SCALE!!!!!

May 17, 2009, 08:46 AM	#6
THERAVEN Member Join Date: February 24, 2009 Posts: 31	Had it working fine in about 30 seconds. You were right about the adjusting screw on the bottom and I found the instructions. Thanks to all of you. The first part of information, is the question. Thanks again