I think electronic scales are a great convenience, though I think a new reloader can be quickly hassled to unsafe territory by troubleshooting electronic scale vs beam. I'd recommend a beam scale, if nothing more than to use as a double check of your electronic scale during use.
As an EE: line filters; stable temperature etc all are exponentially more critical on the lower cost scales if you want accuracy and are loading small charges. Non-linear accuracies are typically the worst at the lower and upper ranges of devices.
If you're loading 50bmg; still be worried about accuracy, but I don't see anyone fighting over a 0.1gr charge difference on that cartridge.
As a new reloader, there are some great tips above for electronic scales and my next question is what are you loading for, and what are your loading goals?
I would not accept a reloading scale with a 10% swing as safety;. At least 1% minimum for safety, and more accurate = more accuracy on target.
-Mac
As an EE: line filters; stable temperature etc all are exponentially more critical on the lower cost scales if you want accuracy and are loading small charges. Non-linear accuracies are typically the worst at the lower and upper ranges of devices.
If you're loading 50bmg; still be worried about accuracy, but I don't see anyone fighting over a 0.1gr charge difference on that cartridge.
As a new reloader, there are some great tips above for electronic scales and my next question is what are you loading for, and what are your loading goals?
I would not accept a reloading scale with a 10% swing as safety;. At least 1% minimum for safety, and more accurate = more accuracy on target.
-Mac