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Scale went south
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:22 pm
by leverjc
Went to the range today with my chrono to check out some handloads in my .357 BB. I had what I thought were 3 different loads 15.5, 16, and 16.5grns of 296 with a 158grn nosler. They were all over the place on the target and velocity. Checked my Escale when I got home against my beam scale 0-.4grns difference. Live and learn.
Re: Scale went south
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 6:09 pm
by CT_Shooter
That's a bummer. If you think you might replace it, I recommend the Frankford Arsenal 750 digital scale that I own and calibrate every time I use it. I've found it is very accurate and consistent.
https://www.frankfordarsenal.com/reload ... 05205.html
Re: Scale went south
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 6:39 pm
by leverjc
I'll check it out. I have a Franford Arsenal cheapy and it has been great for years.
Re: Scale went south
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:12 pm
by JEBar
I also like the Frankford Arsenal® DS-750 ... link below shows it a bit cheaper from Cabela's
https://www.cabelas.com/product/BATTENF ... s?slotId=1
Re: Scale went south
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:05 pm
by Mags
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Digital scales can give wonky readings if the batteries are about to go.
leverjc wrote: ↑Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:22 pm
... Checked my Escale when I got home against my beam scale 0-.4grns difference.
Re: Scale went south
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:35 am
by Grunt67
I use an old Lyman scale. Had it since I started in the late '60s'. I've weighed every charge I've made since then on it. Still accurate.
I have a set of check weights to check it each time I set up. It's slow, yes, but I don't get in a hurry. I don't trust powder measures,
sometimes accurate, sometimes not.