Powder Scale ??

[luv2shoot]

I have a Lee safety scale and would like to get one more so I can check between the two.
I'm looking at either a Dillon Eliminator or the RCBS 505. so is one any better then the other.

 

[Chubbs103]

A man with one watch knows exactly what time it is. A man with two can never really be sure.

Get a set of check weights.

As far as scales, I've got an RCBS 505 and it is accurate and repeatable.

Chubbs

 

[ronnie gore]

scale

ditto what chubbs said persactly.

 

[H Richard]

I've used a RCBS 1010 for over 30 years and it is still as accurate as when it was new. But, get a set of check weights, a little variation in the level of the bench or shelf you have it on can change the reading on any scale.

 

[gregintenn]

I have three scales, one of which is a Lee Safety scale. The other two are a Lyman M5, and a Frankford Arsenal electronic scale. When properly leveled and zeroed, they all three read close enough to the same that it's impossible for me to see any difference at all between them. I bought two more trying to improve upon the Lee, but it's still my favorite.
The Frankford Arsenal digital scale is very handy for certain applications, and I was surprised at the accuracy and repeatibility of it. Midway has them on sale right now too!
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=175512&utm_source=freload&utm_medium=homepage

 

[luv2shoot]

A man with one watch knows exactly what time it is. A man with two can never really be sure.

Get a set of check weights.

As far as scales, I've got an RCBS 505 and it is accurate and repeatable.

Chubbs

Thanks, why didn't I think of that check weights it is.

 

[Sully]

I've used a RCBS 1010 for over 30 years and it is still as accurate as when it was new. But, get a set of check weights, a little variation in the level of the bench or shelf you have it on can change the reading on any scale.

RCBS 1010 here also. Glad I bought one years ago after seeing the latest prices on them...WOW!

 

[Rule3]

The Lee scale is accurate but very hard to work with and a real pain in the neck.

The RCBS or Dillion with some check weights and you are set.
Can't go wrong with either. Probably you most important piece of equipment.

I have this Dillion made by Ohaus (lifetime guarantee)

Dillon Precision: Reloaders, Reloading Equipment, Bullet Reloading, Bullet Reloaders

 

[JohnnieB]

I don't have any experience with the Lee Safety Scale, since I already had an magnetically dampened beam balance type scale when I upgraded to a Lee turret press, but these days I use digital scales most of the time.

Pick a scale that is easy for you to use and read and you will use it more.

Check weights are a must have no matter what type scale you have.

Also be sure it is level, vibration free and doesn't have air blowing on it.

 

[ColColt]

...and, if it's a beam scale, be sure to eliminate the parallax factor. "Hunker down" and be sure it's eye level with you and zero. A very elementary thing but important as I remember starting out many years ago I would stand and level it but bent down eye to eye with it to discover leveling it standing up gave me a high reading until I looked at it on it's on plane.

 

[kingranch]

If you’re working with Lee Powder Scale you’d most likely have one of their “yellow dippers”don’t you? Just look at LEE's volume/weight chart that comes with their reloading dies or reloading manuals for a given size dipper and powder you’re working with, set the scale to that given weight, dip the dipper into your powder and pour it onto your scale. If your scale shows what you were looking at in the chart...you’re golden.

 

[Rule3]

If you’re working with Lee Powder Scale you’d most likely have one of their “yellow dippers”don’t you? Just look at LEE's volume/weight chart that comes with their reloading dies or reloading manuals for a given size dipper and powder you’re working with, set the scale to that given weight, dip the dipper into your powder and pour it onto your scale. If your scale shows what you were looking at in the chart...you’re golden.

NO, no way. It doesn't work that way. The dipper is volume only and does not correlate to the weight in the chart. It varies by powder, lot, temp, humidity etc. It's close but can be way off. Some powders are very close, others can be off by grains.

You need check weights of a known calibrated weight.

 

[sh00tingtime]

The dillon and the 5-0-5 are the same-both made by Ohaus-One is blue and the other is green-the green one has a sticker for converting ounces to grains.