Good electronic scale

[rglassma]

RCBS Chargemaster 1500 scale and dispenser. This saves alot of time and headache. It ain't cheap. But, it does work.

 

[gsparesa]

Gempro 250 is the most accurate scale I found so far. I tried Lyman,RCBS,Hornady and a few off brands. This one repeats!

Agreed!
All for ~$150

"The GemPro 250 is small, compact, portable and able to deliver repeatable accuracy to 2/100ths of a grain, time after time. That is all that one can ask of any scale. There is one last important thing to mention. The GemPro 250′s express warranty is LIFETIME (for domestic buyers) or 30 years for International Customers. A lifetime warranty is unheard of in the electronics business. I guess the people at My Weigh know what they have and are willing to stand behind it. If it should ever need servicing the My Weigh service center located in Phoenix, AZ will repair your scale and have it back to you in two business days."

 

[kmonroe99]

Thx all. I've got a GemPro on order.

 

[TJHuxley]

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.

I've been using a 1500 Frankford Platinum for about 1 year for 38 special and 45 ACP loading at a modest rate (about 400-500 rnds per month) to set for a session and then to periodically check Dillion 550B powder delivery during a session. If I do not mix cases, all charges are either spot on or no more than +/- 0.1 grains.

 

[Twoboxer]

Thx all. I've got a GemPro on order.

You will find the scale very useful for one-off weighings, but not so good for trickling because it doesn't respond well. It is most consistent when run on batteries; however, it eats them like candy.

Having gone through 7 scales now, I found it to be my best performing scale under $500. At that price point it is possible to get a magnetic force restoration balance like the A&D FX120i.

 

[Nemo288]

Another GemPro 250 fan after using a couple of Lymans.
If you filter the wallwart supply with some ferrites it is stable after a one hour warm-up.
Picture shows ferrites on the Lyman. I transferred them to the Gempro.
I also have kept my Redding balance as a backup.

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Nemo

 

[bluetopper]

I have a couple of very inexpensive electronic jewelry scales I bought on ebay. They suit me just fine for my reloading needs.

 

[TexasRider]

I have both of the RCBS's. The 1500 with the ChargeMaster and I have the 750 for just general weighing. They are both about 5 years old and have never had any problems yet.

I do have a nice balance beam scale too but I think I use it maybe once every other year or so for something since these RCBS were here.

I also have the check weights set and sometimes pop a couple on to the scales just to see how close they are. They are still either right on the money or maybe within 0.1 grain off.

One thing I do is I store them each in a plastic box(s) so they don't get knocked around or get dust or something else in them and on them.

Another thing you can do to help both the life and accuracy for any of the electronics and scales is to make sure you have them powered by steady and stable current and voltages.

 

[lmcgust]

Like Texas rider, I've had a rcbs 1500 for 5-6 years and it never missed a beat. Itis exposed to dust and always turned on.
They often go on sale. Highly recommended.
Guy -

 

[David R]

Well, I wrote to RCBS asking about my Chargemaster 750 drifting. They said no repair is available.

They suggest wiping the scale, pan, platten and weights with a dryer sheet to remove the static. I tried it. It gained .3 grains while sitting there. Still drifts.
Been using a 505 for reloading.

David

Its gotta go!

 

[Vortec MAX]

I have been very happy with my RCBS Chargemaster combo. It is spot on every time I check it.

Mike