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As well, you'll find that some will 'stack' discrepancies until the total of the discrepancies 'stacked' finally displays as a whole unit on the next weigh. And size and money don't always correlate to a better product in terms of accuracy and repeatability. This little Jennings JSVG20 is a prime example of that. When checked against a lab quality beam scale, it's dead on every time. I use it mostly for weighing lube for bullet jackets when seating cores and pointing where the lube amount is critical and is measured in .1 gr./100 jackets.



Good shootin' -Al

I've kept a beam scale on the back of the bench "just in Case" and still have it. Then I bought an electronic scale - el cheapo - that has worked well for many years - no longer on the market. Last year, I bought a Lyman Gen 6. I've sent that in three times for repair. but it works good. I was looking for a RCBS Charge Master and I couldn't find one, so I bought the Lyman. If you buy a Lyman KEEP THE SALES RECEIPT! The warranty is void unless you have the sales receipt.

I kept my powder measure and electronic scale (just in case) and I'm glad I did!

When the Gen 6 is working, it cuts way down on the reloading time! I'm sure the RCBS version does too. If you shoot prairie dogs or shoot in competition, I highly recommend getting an automatic measure/scale. When I go PD shooting, I'll bring a 1,000 rounds easy. I no longer shoot much in competition but would if it wasn't a day's drive to get to one.

The electronic scale is a major step up from beam. The automated measure and scale is a major step up from the measure and electronic scale, IMO.

This is my set up for handguns. I use a Chargemaster for rifles. Hasbeen