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DF -
First a couple of corrections from a faulty memory bank.


My first balance beam scale is an Ohaus 5 0 5 not a 510 and
the other one is RCBS 5-10 not a 10-10 Sorry!

Now as to digital scales I've only had 2. The first was a PACT II that worked great for years and then became erratic.

The new one I have is a Lyman and 'SO FAR' it's accurate and repeatable. The only curiosity/concern I have about it is -- it is very light weight. That's not a problem in the house but could be when used outdoors.

I suggest you search and find one that satisfies your criterion. I don't feel comfortable making a recommendation based upon only having had 2.

I've been studying them and it seems to me the Lyman Micro-Touch is a good one. It'll run on batteries or 110 volt. The best deal on Ebay right now is $58.99 shipped.

Still watching.

DF

And thus the reason I like my Steyr's...proofed to 120000.
And I like powders that require my load to fill to the bullets base. That way I know immediately if theses an extra grain, much less 10.

You not saying those Steyr's are stronger than the "three rings of steel"...

I was just loading some 26 Nos rounds and was thinking, there's no way one could have a 10 gr. surprise when dropping 91 gr. of 869 in that case...

DF

After my last Lyman electronic scale I won't touch one again.

What did you end up with?

DF

Well, QuickLOADs "back of the napkin guesstimate" of pressure says a 6.5x55 w/ 100g Partition doing ~3,577 FPS is generating 81,637 PSI.

Not a fun thing to have next to your face in any case. Glad you are okay and that the action held.

DF,

Glad to hear you're ok after what could have been a catastrophic incident!

Regarding digital scales, I did a lot of research and ended up buying a GemPro 250. It was highly rated in tests conducted by the folks on the Accurate Reloading site - haven't used it yet so I can't give you a personal review.

Flyboyflem (Woody) bought the 500 model so you may want to shoot him a PM.

BTW, I dig the teardrop checkering on that mauser's bolt handle. It's been quite a while since I've seen one like that!

Thanks, Bob,

I know I was blessed and watched over thru all that.

That action was and is a mystery. It obviously shows master class workmanship, but no one knows who did the work.

Somebody went to some trouble to configure it like that, no doubt getting ready for a custom build that never happened. I bought it here on the Fire for $550 to my FFL. The seller had picked it up at a gunshow, also contemplating a build that never happened.

It really belongs in a fine walnut stock with all the trimmings. But for now, the B&C Medalist will have to do.

DF

Thanks, Azar, for that info.

I was guessing 80-90K PSI. Seems I was in the ballpark.

DF

Forgot to add, Lapua brass is good stuff and strong...

DF

Thank you for sharing and reminding others to exercise caution. We've all made mistakes and reminders like this keep me paying attention to the details.

Don't. Your current scale is the best ever made.

Wow DF glad you are OK. FWIW I keep my scale on a shelf at eye level over the bench. That way I am constantly looking at the settings. I also check it at the end of a loading session to make sure it is giving me the load that I want. Have actually done that and found that the setting was incorrect and had to reach for the bullet puller. Whoops!

I trust my balance beam. And for fine powders, I now trust my powder measure more then I'd trust a digital.

Digitals are great for sorting brass.

Yep.

The more I read about various digital scales the more convinced I am to stay with the Ohaus 10-10 and just be more careful.

It's amazing how a simple mess up can result in such profound consequences. It can happen to any of us, as I consider myself an experienced, careful reloader who pays attention to detail. That detail, obviously, slipped under my radar...

When I pulled those bullets and weighed 52 gr. RL-15 instead of 42 gr., I knew what had happened.

A 100 gr. Partition at 3,577 fps is pretty fast for a 6.5x55...

Who needs a 26 Nos...

DF

DAMN, glad you're okay DF, sub that 15 for 52 gr RL-22.

Well gunner,

Bottom line: This gun really likes 139 gr. Scenars over 47.2 gr. Norma MRP at around 2,650fps, jumping .03".

No way to add 10 gr. to that charge and not know it.

Like I posted earlier, I'll put my Swede up against anyone's Swede...

DF

10-4 on the accuracy load, I showed my 'swede' your post, it's trying to crawl under the safe. lol

Yeah, if one is going to shoot at 400 yds. or so, one needs a really good 100 yd. group to have a decent 400 yd. group. This combo groups under a half inch at a hundred and should still be sub MOA at 400 with enough whallop to zap a WT or a porker.

This gun now wears a VX-3 3.5-10x40 CDS, a really nice scope. I'm going to get a yardage dial set up for this load. Not that I plan to use the 6.5x55 for LR shooting, when I have a 6.5-284 and a 26 Nos in the safe. It's always nice to know what you can do if and when the need arises.

Your Swede saw 3,577 fps and hid out...?

Smart. I'd be hiding, too...

DF