DJCAREY Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I need to replace my digital scales. From the reviews I've read alot of them fail. I want one that i can depend on, and last longer than a week like mine. So what scales do you like and what scales should I stay away from? I also need a good scale to way my guns to make sure they aren't overweight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Vigilante Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Gempro 250 is what I use-no problems to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 You know most scales for powder measure weigh in grains & sometimes grams. You need a scale that weighs ounces for your guns. IOW, you probably need a larger scale to weigh your guns. The post office used to give out a nice scale for lbs/oz to folks doing a lot of shipping. Those work great for weighing a gun. MLM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I do not use an electronic scale anymore. I have had 3 of them crap out within months of being set up. I use a Redding balance beam scale now. If I did decide to go the electronic route again I would look at something like the Gempro or any other scale that is designed for the gem industry because I have not had good luck with those designed for reloading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 My local range has a weight per hundred sheet that allows them to quickly put together bags of brass, so they have an electronic postal scale which works great for weighing SS and Production guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koppi Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hi, I have 2 Dillion electronic that are at least 5 years old and 1 Herter's mechanical. I check them all for accuracy before I use them. I bought a food scale for the guns. Took it to the post office and used their weight to check it. It was very close to being correct. Then when I wanted to know for sure, I took the gun over and weighed it. Just don't take the gun in without asking first!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tohm Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I use the RCBS Chargemaster 1500. I had a problem with it and RCBS was great and sent me a new one since then zero issues. I check it with test weights at the beginning and end of use. To weigh a firearm a digital baggage scale such as the ones from Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsDriver Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I use a basic Cabela's electronic scale to check powder drops on the XL 650. I find the old tried and true beam scale still work best when trickle charging precision rifle cartridges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 there are a lot of good scales for reloading - Brian sells 2 of them in his store. http://www.brianenos.com/store/be.scale.html As far as a scale to check gun weight, I think any basic kitchen scale would work fine - http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/soehnle-65105.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassochist Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 i use a dillon terminator scale for reloading. for weighing guns i, did you take a look at this one?? http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/product/T1445 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 You will need 2 scales your gun will weigh more than a powder scale can handle. I use a jscale for powder they have a 20 year warrantee. I check my guns on the scales at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullyDog Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I use a RCBS 1500 Chargemaster combo and RCBS 1010 scale. Both work really great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Dillon. No problems in 3+ years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJCAREY Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks for the replies. I think I'm going to try out the Gempro 250. I ordered a cheap postal scale of amazon for measuring my gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjohn Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) How about some support for our favorite forum provider................... Brian's digital scale @ $75 or Brian's High Performance Digital Scale WITH A LIFE TIME WARRANTY $135!!!!!!!! I have the High Performance one and it is great, perfect, no problems and any other superlative words that you could use. GET ON THE BAND WAGON. Edited February 12, 2013 by mjohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ace- Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I've used the Dillon for 3 years now without a hitch, and I also use a postal scale for weighing guns, I think I got mine at OfficeMax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MstngLX50 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 The My Weigh scales are definitely the way to go in my opinion. Until you step up to an Ohaus I don't think anything can touch them on performance, or reliability. The high-performance scale Mr. Enos is selling is a My Weigh model, so is the Gem Pro 250 mentioned above. To weigh your pistols I'd suggest a second scale, the capacity of the scales best suited for powder aren't going to get you where you want to go. For what I load I prefer the GemPro-250, if you're weighing .50 cal bullets or something the 500 might be the way to go. They give resolution down to .02 and .05 grains respectively. The ibalance 201 carried here "only" resolves down to .1 grain. Quotes around only because any of these are so far ahead of what most people are using it's splitting hairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind bat Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I bought a cheap ebay scale for weighing my guns and postage. Specifically one of these (don't know the exact seller it was a while ago): http://www.ebay.com/itm/WEIGHMAX-35-LB-DIGITAL-POSTAL-SHIPPING-SCALE-W-AC-Have-it-in-1-3-Biz-DAYS-/390404573976?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae5ed0b18 My wife uses it to weigh our kid (7 months) because she has OCD. For powder scales, I really dig the Enos High Performance scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dacsoft Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hi,I have 2 Dillion electronic that are at least 5 years old and 1 Herter's mechanical. I check them all for accuracy before I use them. I bought a food scale for the guns. Took it to the post office and used their weight to check it. It was very close to being correct. Then when I wanted to know for sure, I took the gun over and weighed it. Just don't take the gun in without asking first!!! I don't recommend ever taking a gun into the post office, even if you ask. It is still a crime. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dacsoft Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I use the Dillion electronic for reloading, and a cheap postal scale from Amazon for the pistol. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBBB Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 When my 10+ year old Dillon crapped out I replaced it with the Digital scale that Brian sells. I have had it for maybe 6 months now and am very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blu46and2 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 dillon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan550 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 The Lyman Trigger Pull Gauge works for weighing guns too! Alan~^~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlamphere Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 +1 on the Dillon. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJCAREY Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 I might have to take another look at Dillons. Sounds like they last and thats what I'm lookin for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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