Electronic Powder Scale

[rkittine]

have three beam scales, two volumetric throwers and a few tricklers, what is a good first electronic scale?

Thanks, Bob

 

[spclark]

With some planning (asking here first's a good start) your first electronic scale ought to be your last. Maybe read this article here too:

http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/digital-scales-gempro-500-ay123-sartorius-gd503/

My first was a Dillon; it died, they replaced it free. It tended to drift - badly - so I ended up giving it away. Second was a Lyman DPS 1200 Mk 1 which I still have - in the box. Too slow & a pita to clean after use. Later upgrades they made improved on the Mk 1 I understand but I chose not to go that route.

Now I use a Denver Instruments MMX-123 which works very well thanks but has been discontinued & unavailable for two, maybe three years. Add an Omega trickler & it's use is vastly more efficient.

You've heard the "buy once cry once" credo I assume? If not, take notes; it's good advice.

 

[ShootDots]

Get the A&D FX-120I.... It is BY FAR the best scale for the money.. You can get them from Cambridge Environmental in Canada.. They are FAST, do not drift and accurate to 0.02grs.. They run about $500.00 now depending on the Canadian / American exchange rate.. You will NOT be disappointed!

 

[michaelnel]

Right now, best all around choice is the A&D FX-120i. Search for it on this board for lots of rave reviews.

 

[artbosco]

have three beam scales, two volumetric throwers and a few tricklers, what is a good first electronic scale? Thanks, Bob

In stead of messing around with half of what you need why not go all out for the whole kit and caboodle:

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=rc98923

This makes reloading fun and not a dreaded chore.

 

[3dogs]

Just get the A & D FX 120i, great scale!
Jim

 

[michaelnel]

I had a chargemaster for a couple weeks, sent it back. Too slow, too inaccurate. It's a cheap scale hooked to a dispenser.

I am way happier with the FX-120i and my Omega power trickler. Much faster, much more accurate.

 

[rkittine]

OK Thanks - FX120i it is then. Looks like they are about $655 now.

Bob

 

[ridgeway]

$525 at Cambridge. http://cambridgeenviro.com/productDetail.php?122g-x-0.001g-A-D-5-Year-Warranty-Top-Loading-Balance-5110

What is your purpose? Competition, Hunting, Volume loading?...

 

[zipollini]

Might want to take a look at this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr1Wso6P9ZI

 

[rkittine]

Thanks - $525.00 is a much better price.

Bob