New scale time. Experienced opinions needed.

[Lead Slanger]

Well, I'm finally ready to buy an electronic scale. I've narrowed it down to three. The A&D FX120i, A&D EJ-303, and the Creedmoor Sports TRX-925.

It's going to come down to what I can get the best deal on, honestly. I feel I would be happy with any of the three. I do have some questions about the two A&D scales though.

From what I've seen, both A&D scales have the same type mechanism vs the strain gauge on the TRX-925. I know the FX120i will work with the Auto Trickler. It's my understanding that the EJ-303 will not. If I have no plans to use an Auto Trickler, what advantage will the FX120i have over the EJ-303? It seems I could run a new EJ-303 and a Dandy Trickler for the price I could get a FX120i. Just curious as to what the advantage would be of one over the other, leaving the Auto Trickler out of the equation.

Thanks

 

[RS243]

Have heard the fx120i has a hybrid magnetic sensor, and responds faster to trickling. And the other kind of strain gauge are slow to respond to trickling.

 

[LVLAaron]

FX120i is kind of the tried and true scale, no?

 

[MikeRu]

FX120i in case a rich relative bequeathes you an AT.

 

[qec]

I have an A&D EJ123 which I've been very happy with. They go for about $260. I manual trickle and have no issues. Similar price to the EJ-303. Not really sure what the differences are.

 

[JFrank]

I’ve owned both the Creedmoor (strain gage scale) as well as the A&D fx120i ( MFR balance) While the Creedmoor is certainly accurate, they are slower and will drift a bit compared to the FX120.
Secondly, the Creedmoor doesn’t not have adjustable leveling feet.
Thirdly, the FX 120 is considerably more robust than its counter part, including the windscreen…

I use a Harrell’s powder thrower and Dandy trickler to build 1000 yard ammo.

 

[Lead Slanger]

Have heard the fx120i has a hybrid magnetic sensor, and responds faster to trickling. And the other kind of strain gauge are slow to respond to trickling.

I had read somewhere where the A&D EJ-303 was a MFR scale like the FX120i, but after looking into it more, I see that it is not. That kind of answers my own question as to what the advantage would be from one to the other.

 

[SKWERLZ]

100% the FX120, known commodity and proven reputation.
Plus never say never to AutoTrickler, they are wonderful, best money I spent on reloading.

 

[Liven The Dream]

FX120i ...........
Went down the Rabbit Hole. Pro 250 A&D 123 they worked Ok for a time.
It my opinion they have a short life. For what I spent in the Rabbit Hole could have had a New Barrel.

Buy once cry once.

Yes a V-3 set up is Dandy on top of the FX120i.