What scale are you using ?

[Ledd Slinger]

My setup is just like @powderbrake, except I don't have a thrower or trickler.
My AND seems to want to hunt if I don't calibrate it regularly. I just use the two 50g weights (100 total) that came with my RCBS Chargemaster. This way both scales are calibrated using the same exact check weights each time.

Some folks may argue about paying high dollar for super precise check weights and whatnot, but I dont worry about it nor do I even find in necessary.
As long as I'm using the same check weights for calibration on all my scales, then any charges thrown with any of them should develop the same presures and speed. Doesn't matter to me if the check weights are actually 0.02 grains off or even .1 grains off on 100 gram total check weight. The weight on them will never change so my scale calibration will be consistent meaning my charge weights will always be the same. Even if my charges were found to be actually .1gr more or less than a true weight measured on a super high quality laboratory scale in a controlled environment, it wouldnt matter to me. Consistency is the key and as long as my scales throw the same consistent weights that I have the rifle tuned with, that's all I care about.

 

[Gilbert Garza]

What I do to check my powder frequently cause it wanders is I find a coin that measures the same as my target charge. On occasion I have grinded or cut a coin to match identically to my weight.

I mark my powder cup with its weight, let’s say 46.44, so when I remove the charged pan it should say -46.44, then on occasion I will drop my cut penny in the cup. It should ready 31.6g. I also wipe my penny down as grease & oil will add up to change the weight.

It’s my $.01 check weight

 

[JD9000]

It’s my $.01 check weight

Thank you for your $.02 worth.

 

[group therapy]

My setup is just like @powderbrake, except I don't have a thrower or trickler.
My AND seems to want to hunt if I don't calibrate it regularly. I just use the two 50g weights (100 total) that came with my RCBS Chargemaster. This way both scales are calibrated using the same exact check weights each time.

Some folks may argue about paying high dollar for super precise check weights and whatnot, but I dont worry about it nor do I even find in necessary.
As long as I'm using the same check weights for calibration on all my scales, then any charges thrown with any of them should develop the same presures and speed. Doesn't matter to me if the check weights are actually 0.02 grains off or even .1 grains off on 100 gram total check weight. The weight on them will never change so my scale calibration will be consistent meaning my charge weights will always be the same. Even if my charges were found to be actually .1gr more or less than a true weight measured on a super high quality laboratory scale in a controlled environment, it wouldnt matter to me. Consistency is the key and as long as my scales throw the same consistent weights that I have the rifle tuned with, that's all I care about.

well said!!!

 

[surprise]

I was looking for Jimmie Todd info to check on pricing and wait times but have been unsuccessful in finding any way to reach out to him. Dose anyone have contact info for him?

 

[muleystalker]

Look on Facebook, there is a Powder dispenser page. I have seen his info on there, that was the first place I saw his dispenser.

 

[dkhunt14]

Thats an intersting point.

I have an A&D 120i, I replaced the weigh cup with a stainless steel measuring cup with a long handle, it makes putting it on and off the scale much easier. What I do find though is no matter what I do I can't get the scale to lock on to this pan at a fixed weight, it is always hunting between .02 and .04 - I have added weight to the pan with sellotape and even though the weight changes the hunting between the two continues.

Ultimately Im messing around with one maybe two kernels of powder difference in charge weight, so many other variables in my brass prep and shooting could have a bigger impact on my groups?

Dont get me wrong, I would like bettie performance from the scale but that seems to be about its limit unless Im doing something wrong?

Besides a filter to help with the electric, you can try a piece of granite slab under your scale. It should help with vibrations transferred to the scale. A piece 12 inches square is usually cheap from somebody working with granite countertops. Matt

 

[Papa Charlie]

Besides a filter to help with the electric, you can try a piece of granite slab under your scale. It should help with vibrations transferred to the scale. A piece 12 inches square is usually cheap from somebody working with granite countertops. Matt

Good advice, don't forget to factor in enough space for the trickler too.

 

[Judd]

Can someone post a link to this Delta thing y'all are talking about? Sounds interesting.