I’ve been reloading for a few moons now, I started with a Lee beam scale then purchased the RCBS Charge Master 1500, great scale for tactical loads. Then I got into benchrest so I bought a Creedmoor TSX 925, it worked great for about two years. Then I had two ship it back but Creedmoor sent me another scale before I shipped mine back, great customer service. But this scale is doing the same thing, it will not hold zero. What is the next and last scale I should purchase?
I’ve never used an electronic scale in this price range but the cheaper ones I’ve tried have all failed to hold zero for more than a few measurements. I am currently using an RCBS beam scale that I read thru a camera to minimize the “parallax” error in alignment. I use a bit of graphite lube at the bearing points to enhance motion freeness. Otherwise, it’s all stock. I also shoot benchrest so I understand the need for accurate and quick measurements.
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I have thought about going back to a beam scale but I have too many benchrest cartridges.
I have an OHAUS 5-0-5 Reloading Scale, 511 x 0.1 Grain | Scales Plus and boy is it accurate! Sadly it’s not a first choice when loading lots of rounds or loading in the wind.
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I have been using an A&D FX-120i for several years now, and have no complaints whatsoever. Accuracy is 0.02 grains, and holds zero well. Not inexpensive, but worth every penny IMHO.
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I have seen this scale but it was paired with the trickler system and yes it is not for the faint at heart when it comes to cost. If I can purchase just the scale I think this might be my last purchase as far as scales are concerned
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I purchased the scale only, and also the glass cup with handle. The top cover has a hole in the center, which I place a powder funnel which extends down to just above the glass cup. I use a basic manual trickler, and trickle into the funnel. The trickler needs to be supported such that it doesn’t contact the scale in any way, and it’s also handy to have a support shelf to rest your hand on to trickle. A little yankee ingenuity will get you there.
Thanks I was just looking at the A&D scale, the instruction manual looks a little intimidating. I have been throwing my basic charge, .1 grain less than target weight with my Charge Master, then using the TRX-925 along with my trickler to achieve my target weight. My support shelf was my knee. But having to re-zero and check he load has gotten very old really fast, again. Do you dump your powder charge through the top of the A&D as well?
My creedmore scale needs to have the empty pan back on the scale every time to “zero” itself , i had problems trying to throw powder off scale and weigh , made a mount for my rcbs thrower to dump directly on the scale after a return to zero and have not had any problems, drop close and trickle with a little dandy, can hold 1-2 hundredth all day, slow but accurate semi low budget. Fx120i seems to be the standard, ce has them @495.00
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We are doing the exact same thing but after about two charges when I set the empty pan back on the Creedmoor scale it has gained weight. And if I dump the previous charge back on the scale after re-zeroing, that charge is slightly over. I’m already in this rabbit hole so I might as well go deeper to find what I’m in search of.
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I’m new here and was reading through this thread. I have the FX120 and Dandy trickler. I bought the set of Lee dippers. I use the one closest to my load and trickle the rest. It’s not fast but I’m low volume so I’m ok with it.
Supertrickler with A&D FX120i scale
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Dandy trickler? I haven’t heard of it.
Works pretty good. You adjust the weight on the stem to get where is will drop a kernal at a time.
Thanks I plan to look into this.
If you buy it let me know how it works for you. I have had mine for almost four years.
Just went to the Dandy web page, they are sold out but I will keep my eye on them and will be purchasing one when back in stock.
I use an RCBS matchmaster, which is good to about .02 grains (about 1 kernel of varget), along with a Dandy trickler for years now. I set the matchmaster to dispense .02 low and if need be trickle up. My matchmaster tends to throw a little high.
Fred, I’m using a 15 year old Charge Master 1500 that only gets down to .1g plus I’m keeping my eye open for a Dandy when they are back in stock. I use a lot of H322, N133, Benchmark and BL-C(2). When I was shooting my 6BR I used a lot of Varget but I recently switched to the PPCs
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