Good electronic scale?

[mattri]

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Have been very happy with this scale, will consistently register one kernel of Varget or IMR4064.

 

[Mulligan]

Problem you run into is pretty much all scales in the $300 and under are about the same... I don't need a $500 scale so I use the rcbs or the Dillon digital and they both get what I need done.... Mainly spot checking charges for my Dillon reloader or as of lately checking charges for shotshell reloading... I also have a nice 10/10 beam that I use for accuracy when I load my larger rifles... I guess it depends on what you are using it for , how much your willing to spend or can afford to spend... Like I said above , if you're looking for super accurate charge weights save up for the $500 and up stuff..

I found the chargemaster to be much more accurate when running of a battery pack.

For a lower end scale the is actually pretty darn accurate, take a look at this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ESHDGOI/?tag=accuratescom-20

Remarkable little scale

Some time back in a thread about scales, one poster mentioned a scale, almost apologetically, I think because it is so inexpensive. His post seemed to indicate that he was an intelligent and experienced person, so I took a very small chance, and ordered one. Boy, was he right. I am delighted...

forum.accurateshooter.com

If the FX-120i is not for you, the two options above will likely work.
CW

 

[markm87]

for the record the chargemaster and lite are 0.1 advertised accuracy.
the fx120i is 0.02 and had magnetic dampening.....
there is a reason for the cost difference.
each has its place

Absolutely. I'm not ditching my chargemaster any time soon. Just saying the quality difference is jaw dropping.

 

[Fairchaser]

I’ve done my own testing comparing loads with the chargemaster and trickling up with the FX120i.
The chargemaster was within a single granule of powder when compared to the FX120i. If you don’t trickle up, the variance can be 5-6 granules of powder. The auto trickler will be slightly faster but not more accurate IMO.

 

[nmkid]

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Have been very happy with this scale, will consistently register one kernel of Varget or IMR4064.

I have one just like it. Stowed away for unexpected problems.

 

[Mulligan]

I’ve done my own testing comparing loads with the chargemaster and trickling up with the FX120i.
The chargemaster was within a single granule of powder when compared to the FX120i. If you don’t trickle up, the variance can be 5-6 granules of powder. The auto trickler will be slightly faster but not more accurate IMO.

If the FX is leveled up on a solid piece of granite or something like that, the speed difference is utterly amazing.
CW

 

[6bra1k]

I’ve done my own testing comparing loads with the chargemaster and trickling up with the FX120i.
The chargemaster was within a single granule of powder when compared to the FX120i. If you don’t trickle up, the variance can be 5-6 granules of powder. The auto trickler will be slightly faster but not more accurate IMO.

so you can measure to .02 on your charge master ?? where is that displayed..not on mine

 

[Fairchaser]

so you can measure to .02 on your charge master ?? where is that displayed..not on mine

Never said I could. I measure .1 low and trickle up 1 granule at a time until the scale just turns to the next .1. This method was then weighed on a friends FX120i and that’s how I know the weight.

 

[6bra1k]

Never said I could. I measure .1 low and trickle up 1 granule at a time until the scale just turns to the next .1. This method was then weighed on a friends FX120i and that’s how I know the weight.

so you do that with every charge...if not...let me tell you it is NOT consistent.
if it was more accurate than .1 plus or minus .1 they would say so...it aint

 

[Tesoro]

Here is an option for you that is not over your budget, and in fact lower: Tanita diamond scale japanese made. I know jewelry biz, or used to, and this was a popular scale to weigh precious stones for buyers. I have model older than this and it has never failed in the last 17 years!! about 200 bucks. I still use for powder weighing. It weighs to .05 gr which is more than needed.
It is not breeze/breath sensitive and weighs within a few seconds with the confirmation symbol. These scales have some advanced brains in them as they are intended to be used as a briefcase scale for mobile buyers on the road. Have to be good when paying 10,000$ a carat for one stone!
The only thing I dont like. which is a good feature I guess, is that every 15min it has to be recalibrated with check weight which taks about 20 sec to do and tare out the pan.

https://www.tanita.com/data/product-brochures/1210N.pdf?rev=F5A1

 

[Fairchaser]

so you do that with every charge...if not...let me tell you it is NOT consistent.
if it was more accurate than .1 plus or minus .1 they would say so...it aint

Yes, I trickle up every charge and I checked 10 charges and they were +/- 1 granule.

 

[DocCarbon]

When Your serious about weight : Sartorius MSU224S100DU

Seriously for powder weighing unless you're anal retentive or BR shooting nearly any Ohaus balance beam is gonna do JUST fine . IF You want electronic then this will do beyond any need you should ever have .

https://scaleman.com/load-cell-weighing-sensor-scale-ej123.html

As I have Sartorius 100DU ,I rebuilt My Old OHaus 10-10 and use it . One thing most shooters neglect is CALIBRATION of their scales . Just saying after I rebuilt the OHaus I checked it against precision weight set and the Sartorius ,it's Plenty sensitive enough . Admittedly I NO longer shoot BR ,so if that's Your game BOL

 

[JPB4BAMA]

YES YOU CAN..which is why some of us use the fx120i.
the fclas 10 ring is TEN times the size(area) of the benchrest 10 ring.....

First Off I Do NOT disagree, but....
I'm going to only add a thought considering I did not notice what the OP intention was for getting a better scale. Based on your comment if you are shooting LRBR then maybe it is worth while if you are running a top end setup. Now in all honesty I am NOT in that league, I'm shooting a 223 AI and only at local club matches both BR and F class at 600 yds. With that cartridge, that level of precision does not make a hill of beans. I have compared the Autotrickler setup against the Chargemaster and the Frankford arsenal intellidropper and there is absolutely no statistical difference albeit the sample size was only 10 of each. So not to disagree with you as I would love to have one, but if your equipment and shooting environment won't see the benefit from that level of precision I would rather spend my money on components the practice against the greatest nemesis , "the wind".
And as a side note that really really really surprised me, when I weighed the charges from the cheaper tricklers on the Autotrickler scale, it was the "Frankford Arsenal that was always within 0.02 of the target. But as good as it may have been at that time it has now gone to the big range in the sky due to a motor failure (after about 5,000 charges). They said they are going to send me a replacement, If that comes to fruition, I may repeat this test to see if the new production lives up to the original.

 

[vonb]

A little more based on my original post. I have a Chargemaster 1500. I never use it as it's been a source of frustration for me over the years. I have re-programmed, added straws and other techniques to prevent over throws and I get over throws 20-30% of the time. If I slow it down, I find I can load faster with a Lee PPM and an RCBS 505 using a trickler.

My game is more long range hobby stuff, local comps, etc. and no BR. I'm leaning towards the A&D FX120 but have a question...I usually manually trickle direct into the scale pan while on the scale. With the FX 120 being so large, is there a long-stem manual trickler or a solution here? Auto drive/trickler may be down the road.

 

[Mulligan]

A little more based on my original post. I have a Chargemaster 1500. I never use it as it's been a source of frustration for me over the years. I have re-programmed, added straws and other techniques to prevent over throws and I get over throws 20-30% of the time. If I slow it down, I find I can load faster with a Lee PPM and an RCBS 505 using a trickler.

My game is more long range hobby stuff, local comps, etc. and no BR. I'm leaning towards the A&D FX120 but have a question...I usually manually trickle direct into the scale pan while on the scale. With the FX 120 being so large, is there a long-stem manual trickler or a solution here? Auto drive/trickler may be down the road.

The RCBS hand trickler works well with an FX. I think that is what Adam MacDonald was using in his auto trickler set-up.
CW

 

[RickKr]

...snip... With the FX 120 being so large, is there a long-stem manual trickler or a solution here? Auto drive/trickler may be down the road.

With a little help, this Frankford Arsenal trickler works great. It has a longer stem that the Hornady one that I started with, but it worked the same. The scale shown is the Ohaus Scout SPX123.

Rick

 

[338 dude]

I use a charge master 1500 that has been tricked out( McDonald’s straw programming etc. all electronics run through a battery back up power supply that conditions the electric)it is within .2 then that charge goes on the Lyman scale which resolution is .1 and trickled up if needed most times they agree with each other

 

[JoeDuke]

Here is my fx120 setup. Enclosed box with a plexiglas door on the front. There is a powder funnel thru the box to direct powder into the pan on the scale. I use a measure to drop a slightly light charge and then trickle up. This scale will register every kernel of all but the finest of powders.
This setup works great in the shop or outside in very calm conditions. But if windy, the wind shakes my table enough that the scale will not settle. Might work fine on a concrete bench. Or with some kind of wind break.

 

[Dr. Jay]

Just to add my two cents worth, I have been reloading for over fifty years and have several scales thru the years, you just can not
go wrong with an A&D FX 120i it will be money well spent.

 

[dannyjbiggs]

I'm amazed at this little Smart Weight Digital Jewelry Scale, GEM20, that was recently listed on the Daily Bulletin for about $20. Well, I ordered one, after receiving it, put it into operation. Right away I noticed that the pair of tweezers that came with it were well worth $20 in their own merit ! Not so the tiny "tray", which might be good for only loading 6mmBR? Doubtful? So, I borrowed the powder tray from my RCBS 10-10 scale...had it for over 30 years and kept it around as an unused back-up in case the big electronic digital ever went down. Tared fine on the little digital and would easily do loads for my largest 7mm WSM cartridge. I laid it aside thinking that it might be good for "field loading" at some future time, runs on 2xAAA batteries.

Today I loaded up some 140 cartridges for my 7mm magnum. After the cases had been charged with powder and were setting in the loading blocks, my little jewelry scale came to mind. Let's compare it! Got it out, all warmed, tared with the 10-10 pan, and proceeded to dump already weighed case's powders one by one out of the loading block and weighing the charges on the little digital, for about 30 total. The little scale consistently showed .04 gr more for each charge weighed on my big digital. (I can work that error out easily.)

I can comfortably say, "FOR SALE: RCBS 10-10 Scale, (minus powder pan)." But, not quite ready to sell the big digital yet. Yet not concerned about using the little one either!