Digital Powder Scale

PAHOGHUNTER · May 1, 2007, 04:10 PM

Is there a reasonably priced powder scale on the market. I started looking on the internet and found all kinds of digital scales for less than $20.00, I guess in todays world digital scales aren't exactly rocket science?

HJ857 · May 1, 2007, 04:42 PM

I use this one. It's matches the Lee safety scale exactly and has greater capacity for things like bullets, which the Lee can't do if over 100 grains. Plus it's a lot faster.

It's a little susceptible to static and the batteries need to be good, the oem batteries are junk and should not even be installed - no exaggeration. It powers itself off after only around a minute, and that's a bit annoying and it uses batteries fairly quickly. Will measure only to a tenth of a grain. Despite all that, I like mine a lot and I use it 3-4 times a week.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=713372

It comes with a reference weight and a tray for powder plus a small scoop that is surprisingly useful. It's pretty small, an average coffee mug would cover most of it.

tharmer · May 1, 2007, 04:54 PM

I bought one of those cheapo $20 scales off eBay. It won't measure accurately enough for my to want to reload with it. I bought a Pact which seems to work fine.

If you want my cheapo, PM me and I'll give it to you for the postage.

PAHOGHUNTER · May 1, 2007, 06:30 PM

That scale at MIDWAY has some rave reviews, I just ordered one, thanks

Cpl Nobbs · May 3, 2007, 01:01 PM

just be sure it is DEAD LEVEL. mine drove me nuts for a week until I figured out that it is VERY sensitive to being off level.

and "compare" at $63.00??? I never saw that price when I was shopping for it. at my local mom and pop I paid $39.00 (and no shipping)

Wildalaska · May 3, 2007, 01:33 PM

Ya get what ya pay for

WildtheyareallchineseanywayAlaska

Abstract · May 3, 2007, 02:04 PM

somebodysparentsshouldhavepaidforprivateschool

ECLIPSE45ACP · May 4, 2007, 11:53 AM

I got the RCBS 750, great scale for 100 $

May 1, 2007, 04:10 PM	#1
PAHOGHUNTER Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2004 Location: southern pa Posts: 199	Digital Powder Scale Is there a reasonably priced powder scale on the market. I started looking on the internet and found all kinds of digital scales for less than $20.00, I guess in todays world digital scales aren't exactly rocket science?

May 1, 2007, 06:30 PM	#4
PAHOGHUNTER Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2004 Location: southern pa Posts: 199	Frankford Arsenal That scale at MIDWAY has some rave reviews, I just ordered one, thanks

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May 1, 2007, 04:42 PM	#2
HJ857 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Posts: 447	I use this one. It's matches the Lee safety scale exactly and has greater capacity for things like bullets, which the Lee can't do if over 100 grains. Plus it's a lot faster. It's a little susceptible to static and the batteries need to be good, the oem batteries are junk and should not even be installed - no exaggeration. It powers itself off after only around a minute, and that's a bit annoying and it uses batteries fairly quickly. Will measure only to a tenth of a grain. Despite all that, I like mine a lot and I use it 3-4 times a week. http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=713372 It comes with a reference weight and a tray for powder plus a small scoop that is surprisingly useful. It's pretty small, an average coffee mug would cover most of it.

May 1, 2007, 04:54 PM	#3
tharmer Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Location: WA Posts: 130	I bought one of those cheapo $20 scales off eBay. It won't measure accurately enough for my to want to reload with it. I bought a Pact which seems to work fine. If you want my cheapo, PM me and I'll give it to you for the postage.

May 3, 2007, 01:01 PM	#5
Cpl Nobbs Member Join Date: February 1, 2007 Posts: 65	just be sure it is DEAD LEVEL. mine drove me nuts for a week until I figured out that it is VERY sensitive to being off level. and "compare" at $63.00??? I never saw that price when I was shopping for it. at my local mom and pop I paid $39.00 (and no shipping)

May 3, 2007, 01:33 PM	#6
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	Ya get what ya pay for WildtheyareallchineseanywayAlaska

May 3, 2007, 02:04 PM	#7
Abstract Junior member Join Date: December 25, 2006 Posts: 443	somebodysparentsshouldhavepaidforprivateschool

May 4, 2007, 11:53 AM	#8
ECLIPSE45ACP Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 177	I got the RCBS 750, great scale for 100 $