mgunner
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I'm thinking of getting a digital scale. I would like it to plug into an outlet because I don't want to rely on battery power. Accuracy just has to be the common +- 1/10th of a grain. Any recommendations?
Digital Scale Recommendations?
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I use a pocket sized Digital Scale when setting up a powder dispenser and for checking/determining along the way, but none of those that I've seen would support an external power source. complaint wise, they don't seem to hold up very well, and the shitty batteries made these days leak and ruin/corrode contacts (or worse) whatever they're left in.
Right now this is the one I'm happily using: Frankford Arsenal DS-750 Electronic Powder Scale 750 Grain Capacity
I've had several of the combination Dispenser/Scale's but just didn't like using them; don't get me wrong, they're nice and accurate, but slow for volume. They DO take external power.
Right now this is the one I'm happily using: Frankford Arsenal DS-750 Electronic Powder Scale 750 Grain Capacity
I've had several of the combination Dispenser/Scale's but just didn't like using them; don't get me wrong, they're nice and accurate, but slow for volume. They DO take external power.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I have a US Solid that I use to fine tune loads out of my RCBS charge lite. Reasonably priced and seems to do the job well.
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
I picked up an older, used RCBS scale a while back. Seems sensitive, but workable.
Pro tip... Don't plug your scale into the same outlet as a fluorescent light fixture!
Pro tip... Don't plug your scale into the same outlet as a fluorescent light fixture!
mgunner
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Batteries are a pain for the reasons you mention. I've also heard that when the batteries start to die, the scale may start to lose accuracy.
As far as those dispenser/scales go, I agree. I've seen videos about them, and for the price they're inconvenient and slow. Not worth the room they take up or the price point for my needs.
mgunner
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What was model number? I'll take a look.
mgunner
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Thank you for the reply. Three hundred for a scale is more than I'm willing to pay. And I don't have the room for something like that. For my humble needs, a scale like the US Solid would be like me buying a Formula One car to pick up my weekly groceries. Awesome setup you have though!
I picked up one of these a few months ago. It works great.
Hornady M2 Digital Bench Scale
My RCBS ChargeMaster has a built in scale but I needed a separate scale when I use my RCBS competition powder drop and FA trickler.
Hornady M2 Digital Bench Scale
My RCBS ChargeMaster has a built in scale but I needed a separate scale when I use my RCBS competition powder drop and FA trickler.
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mgunner
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Thanks for the reply. It looks like my expectations are unreasonable. I thought I could get a small pocket size scale that didn't run on batteries for $40.00 that I could plug into a wall. I'm finding that's not the case. I literally have a corner of a room to reload in. My significant other is actually complaining about how much stuff we have as it is. And I don't disagree. But thank you for letting me know about the scale.
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mgunner
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Thank you. I'm not a fan of the scales that drop and weigh the powder. Plus I don't have the room for it on my reloading stand. Thank you for your suggestion and for letting me know about the rebate.
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My older RCBS Chargemaster contains a scale which can be used as a separat unit and it was also sold as a separate unit. They sell stand alone scales that use the same technology. Avoid cheap portable electronic scales. The frustration of using them is not worth it.
mgunner
.45 acp
Thank you I'll look into that.
JunkBoxFull
6.5 Creedmoor
@mgunner
I`ve been using the Hornady M2 scale for quite awhile now. It`s a 120v unit. Mine has been dead nuts on the money, zero glitches. I turn it on, let it warm up for 5 minutes, its good to go. It weighs everything 100% equal to my RCBS 1010 beam scale when i check it. Calibration is super simple and super fast. I like the fact the clear see thru cover protects the powder pan from any wind movement in the room when you are dumping & checking powder weights. The powder scale has a bubble level built in. It comes with 2 check weights for calibration. Pretty good scale, for me.
I posted a link to the scale just fro information, i don`t buy from midway any longer. These scales are easy to find.
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I`ve been using the Hornady M2 scale for quite awhile now. It`s a 120v unit. Mine has been dead nuts on the money, zero glitches. I turn it on, let it warm up for 5 minutes, its good to go. It weighs everything 100% equal to my RCBS 1010 beam scale when i check it. Calibration is super simple and super fast. I like the fact the clear see thru cover protects the powder pan from any wind movement in the room when you are dumping & checking powder weights. The powder scale has a bubble level built in. It comes with 2 check weights for calibration. Pretty good scale, for me.
I posted a link to the scale just fro information, i don`t buy from midway any longer. These scales are easy to find.
Hornady M2 Digital Bench Powder Scale 1500 Grain Capacity
The Hornady M2 Digital Bench Powder Scale is made from the same high quality, precision load cell found on the Hornady Auto Charge. The high performance...
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ManualF150
.308 Win
I have a few scales, but I keep reaching for my Lyman Micro Touch 1500. I haven't had any drift issues with it.
JunkBoxFull
6.5 Creedmoor
Thats a great scale. A couple of my friends each have that one, no issues with theirs either.
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
I've been thinking about a digital scale myself and the Lyman Micro Touch 1500 looks like a good one. Anyone try this one?
Robin
Robin
JunkBoxFull
6.5 Creedmoor
Get the Micro Touch 1500, its a far better scale than the one you posted the link of.
mgunner
.45 acp
This is the price range I was looking for. I wonder if it will work while plugged into a charger? I still would have to do more research on it to see what the reviews are. I just wanted a digital scale to check my weights against my mechanical scale so this may be an option.
I get wanting to have a "Plug in" Scale, but other than the Batteries sometimes going bad from sitting, they do last a good while, and all I've ever used would shut themselves off if inactive for more than a couple minutes.
mgunner
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The reason I was trying to stay away from battery powered scales is for two reasons: First, I have a pair of digital calipers that also have an auto off feature. But on two occasions, I've gone to reload and the battery was dead. Which led me to buy a pair of mechanical calipers.
The second reason is that I've heard that as the batteries in scales age, it affects the accuracy of the scale. But I'll keep an open mind and take a look at some reviews online to see what others have experienced when it comes to that issue.