Buy Lyman M5 and sell RCBS 505?

[mousegunner]

I got a line on a M5 for $40.00 that looks new but the cover needs a good cleaning. I have a good 505 and debating to keep both or sell the 505.

Is there a need for 2 scales? I have check weights so do I need one scale to verify the other?

I wanted a 10-10 but I hear the non micrometer M5 is better. Thank you for your good advice and thanks for looking.

BTW, what's the latest price on tuning a scale from Scott and wait times?

 

[Zero333]

Keep the 505 for sure. I have a 505 and a chargemaster1500 and a set of check weights.

The check weights are a must if you want a piece of mind. Set I have comes with 0.5 gr, 1.0 gr, 2.0 gr, 5.0 gr, 10.0 gr (x2), and 20.0 gr.

 

[watercam]

One can always use a back-up for sure.

 

[CaptainMal]

M5's are a gold standard in scales. I have three of them and four different digitals. The only one I really trust and is by far the most easy to use, repeatable and accurate with check weights is ...

AnD FX 120i.

tLebxj+USPChHzZPfK01hw by Larry Malinoski, on Flickr

Now if you want a decent scale with reasonable accuracy at a good price, just keep the M5 the way it is.

 

[danny]

I have two 5•0•5 scales and they are great, probably the most accurate of all my scales. Keep it.

Danny

 

[Tesoro]

X3 on the M5!! I have one I tuned with a needle pointer and its good to .03 consistently once you know the tricks. It will still work the same 50 years from now. I have 2 more as new in orig boxes that I will tune one of these days.

 

[Murray Brook]

What are your opinions on the Redding #2 scale.

 

[Tesoro]

What are your opinions on the Redding #2 scale.

I remember checking one out a few years ago as its simplicity was attractive but it wasnt 'tuneable' like the old school ones. Cant remember why. But I think its the best of the new versions.

 

[hoz53]

I got a line on a M5 for $40.00 that looks new but the cover needs a good cleaning. I have a good 505 and debating to keep both or sell the 505.

Is there a need for 2 scales? I have check weights so do I need one scale to verify the other?

I wanted a 10-10 but I hear the non micrometer M5 is better. Thank you for your good advice and thanks for looking.

BTW, what's the latest price on tuning a scale from Scott and wait times?

if you can buy an M5 in like new condition jump on it. great price. the cover isnt a big deal use the M5 and keep the 505 for backup

 

[Tesoro]

You have to be careful buying used m5. About the only thing you cant 'fix' are the knifes so they need to be examined with a 10x loupe to make sure not damaged by moisture/rust if the beam was left sitting assembled.

Do a search for scott parker on this forum and you will find his email. Forget trying to call him.

 

[Fotheringill]

I have the Redding #2 and am happy. Needle will change reading with one or two kernels of powder depending on density of the kernel.

 

[Murray Brook]

Thanks guys. I may be buying a new scale and was wondering how the Redding unit was doing.