Author Topic: Which Electronic Scale Should I Buy (Read 470 times)

Jay HHI6818 · « **on:** January 21, 2004, 03:12:05 AM »

I'm thinking of buying a electronic scale and would like to know which ones you guys are using. Will use for weighing .22's and cases.

Thanks
Jay

jhm · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2004, 03:55:41 AM »

I have the RCBS electronic scale cant tell you the model # at present however it has been discontinued, anyhow I was vary reluctant at first to get one but I have been using it more this winter than the 10-10 balance beam I have, most of my reloading equip. is RCBS because they stand behind their products no matter who's fault it is when it goes bad, and I am sure the other manu. will do pretty much the same, however I like the green stuff.

JIM

Bullseye · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2004, 02:06:50 PM »

I would go with PACT. They make the RCBS scale and are about $20 cheaper.

savageT · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2004, 02:20:21 PM »

Checkout Midway as their prices and service are quite competitive...They also have their own brand name products that are pretty good but cheaper than the Big guys.

http://www.midwayusa.com/midwayusa/applications/esearch.exe/search?TabID=2&category_selector=all_products&search_keywords=digital+scale&Click+to+Begin+Search.x=17&Click+to+Begin+Search.y=14

KN · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2004, 03:57:38 PM »

I've been using a Dillon for years. Works great! Check out the opperation of the scale your buying before you buy. I have seen some that seem to make you jump through a bunch of hoops before its ready to use. Like warm it up, callibrate it,set this and set that. I just turn on my dillon and check it every once in a while with a check weight and go. You do need to make sure they are aclimated to the room you are using them in or they will "creep" on you for a while untill they stabilize. I keep mine in the room I'm using it in and have very little trouble with it creeping. KN

Neutron · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2004, 03:25:36 PM »

I have a Pact, it seems ok. The other day I used it and it turned on but it was drifting alot and seemed broken or something but it turned out to be the power converter was not pushed in quite far enough. Once I did that it worked perfect. So if you seem to be having trouble with one the first thing is probably to check the battery or power cord.