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Considering stepping up to an electronic scale after 40 years on a beam-type scale.
What do I need to know?
thanks,
Okie John
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Be prepared for 'negatives' from some. Regardless of subject - round here you'll always get the nay sayers.
I don't remember how many yrs it's been since I bought my first elec. scale. It was a Pact II and it worked reliably for many yrs TILL it began to give erratic readings. I PROMPTLY replaced it with another electronic scale.
They'll come will 1 or 2 check weights for set up and 'checking'. I don't have any special rules, instructions other than have it setting somewhere that nothing bumps/knocks it around. IF it should get bumped it's a good thing to use the check weight to verify.
I have my RCBS balance beam close by and I can double check the E S if I have any ???
What I like and WHY I went to an E S is the digital readout. It's much easier --- QUICKER -- to read.
Good Luck
Jerry
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Love my RCBS Chargemaster over the Lyman DPS II I had! Ultimately they will break on you over use and many manufactures will offer to sell you a new one for half price. If I get 5-10 years of decent loads from one, I'm happy. They can last longer but I handle mine very delicately and keep it from vibration, drafts, lights, ect. Static build up occurs so I wipe it down per manufacture recommendation.
I'm on my 3rd electronic scale but have loaded thousands of rounds on them! I also purchased a Redding Powder Measure and will get that up and running one of these days.
I also am tempted to get a balance beam scale for a backup, just in case so if you have any recommendations, please let me know. Good luck.
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Count me among those who say it's not a step up. Handy yes for sorting cast bullets or brass but no advantages for weighing powder. Watch setup and check tare often.
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I've owned three different electronic scales and have had issues with all of them, I didn't like the need to frequently recalibrate during a loading session. I've gone back to a beam scale too.
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Don't buy a Lyman electronic scale for loading unless you want to wear your gun on your face.
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