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The only one I have experience with is the Hornady L&L bench scale. Have had it at least a year and its been great. 15 minute warm up is a must but after that it's spot on with my check weights.
 
What do you want it to do? IME, electronics will have a wider band of accuracy/inaccuracy than a balance scale. If you want a combo scale, powder dispenser I like the Lyman 1200 dps but a balance scale will give you faster, more accurate information.
 
Gem 250 seems to be very popular and reliable.
Some RCBS electronic scales can be later upgraded with a powder dispenser if you want to go down that direction.
 
I have an RCBS electronic scale as well. Never been off calibration at startup and doesn't seem to need to warm up (although I plug mine in).
 
Well, I'm going to swim upstream here. I have one of the cheap Frankford Arsenal scales.

Frankford Arsenal DS-750 Electronic Powder Scale 750 Grain Capacity

It holds zero well. If it has been more than a couple days to a week, or if I am trying some new powder, I calibrate it prior to a loading session. Accuracy is comparable to the two beam scales I have/have access to. It comes with a calibration weight. Takes less than a minute to calibrate.

I love the fact that I can set tare with the empty primered case, drop powder and then weigh the powder without having to calculate, or pour powder from pan into the case.

Some have reported problems with this scale. Many report satisfaction with it. I have had no problems.
 
Whatever you decide I do NOT recommend Dillon. I bought one of their electronic scales years ago, and when it would longer calibrate, guess what I found out? Their "no BS" warranty does NOT apply to electronic scales. :mad:

I replaced it with an RCBS Chargemaster setup, since I shoot precision rifle as well as pistol. Even if you don't need a dispenser today, you may want to consider buying an electronic scale that is compatible with an automated powder dispenser, for future use.

Lou
 
The RCBS 1500 I use has been a good unit. Had a PACT before that worked well, but wasn't as quick.
 
RCBS Chargemaster 1500 here. I like the scale a lot, I don't think it wanders. Mine has been sensitive to air conditioning cycling on and off.

I think uses the same scale as the one without the powder thrower. It may be the 750?
 
I am still sicking to my long time response; there are no goo/cheap elec scales. So expect to pay $100 or more for quality thast is repeatable & accurate, the primary purpose of a good scale, elec or beam. The Dillon, RCBS, & top line Hornady have all proven good. I have heard good things about the Pro-dig, but never used one.
 
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Lou_NC said:
Whatever you decide I do NOT recommend Dillon. I bought one of their electronic scales years ago, and when it would longer calibrate, guess what I found out? Their "no BS" warranty does NOT apply to electronic scales. :mad:

I replaced it with an RCBS Chargemaster setup, since I shoot precision rifle as well as pistol. Even if you don't need a dispenser today, you may want to consider buying an electronic scale that is compatible with an automated powder dispenser, for future use.

Lou
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Well it sort of does. There is a no BS warranty for the 1st year. They replaced my 1st gen after 6yrs, when it started drifting like the cheapo ones. It did cost me 50% of a new one, but I was fine with that. The new one has been solid, gets used 1-2x a week for extended periods. Short warm up & always measures the same.
The biggest issue with any scale is movement. I never move mine, leave it on a shelf above the bench. The no BS warranty does also NOT apply to a 1050, but they will often replace small parts for free.
 
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I bought the cheap one first, then the RCBS $100.00 one. Rangemaster 750. It works as bad as the cheap one. Drifts all the time. I use a 505 type balance beam.

I bought the RCBS to sort cast bullets. It could have been nice if it kept a zero. Digital is far faster than a balance beam to sort. I no longer cast.

Just my experience.
 
I have one of the first Dillon Determinator scales to hit the market and have weighed tens of thousands of rounds with it. It warms up quickly and drifts very little. I have compared charges between it and a balance scale with plus/minus .1 grain variation. I also have a Lyman 1200 which is in line with the other two scales but takes a lot longer to warm up and needs frequent zeroing due to drift.
 
I have a couple of electronic drug/gold scales that are sold to "dealers". (I found them when evicting apartments).They weigh in grains, grams, pennyweight and some do carats. With a fresh AA battery they work real well, so I use them for loading at the range and a RCBS system at home.(it only weighs in grains and grams) I have RCBS check weights that I check with to be sure everything is working fine. Ivan
 
Gempro 250 is the most accurate scale I found so far. I tried Lyman,RCBS,Hornady and a few off brands. This one repeats!
 
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