Lynyrd Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hello People, just started to get into the reloading mode today and my electronic scale starts to act up, could be basement temperature, the 2nd Dillion scale shot that I've own, no more, need a replacement ASAP!!! what are reloaders using out there, Brian E. shows a nice Digital scale not sure if they have them in stock, but ready to buy!! any input for you al would be helpful!! thx Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Bird Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?C=1QHLNIJYB8AK&K=ACO7V02AQWM17&R=14VHIJR8NET3P&T=C&U=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB004EXPKJA%2Fref%3Dpe_385040_127541850_TE_item&A=EQ8FENCLOCX3VA0QSXIDQPVUWE0A&H=GI8AFF0JMSAUJD3TFYDAN16RNAKA Go to this URL and look at this scale. I have also owned 2 Dillon and both are DRN, Bought one from Brian and its about to go any time now. I bought this yesterday, and its delivered tomorrow. Several friends have it and love it. JMHO Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 There is a Gem Pro 250 listed in the classifieds, for $100.00. It is on like page 5 now. I like my Gem Pro 250 more than any other scale I have ever owned. It not only weighs in tenths of a grain but, 100th of a grain. Pricy, yes. But, I got tired of buying inexpensive scales every 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Bird Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I started to buy one myself, but the reviews were very poor and it acted a lot like my Dillon Ones. So we will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formernuke Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I have the one Brian sold about three years ago. It works great, you do have to let it warm up for a few minutes. I check it at the beginning of each session against a dillon balance beam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy1629 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I guess I'm lucky... I have had one of the electronic Dillon scales for around 20 years now without any issues and it gets used a lot. When/if it ever goes out I will buy another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I have that Hornady scale shown in the URL..Works great for me. I have a few other small digital scales gathering dust in a drawer someplace, alongside a few balance beam scales. (OK, I'm an accumulator, buy reloading stuff when I find it at garage sales) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams30gts Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I used a Gem Pro 250 for a while until I got a RCBS Chargemaster Combo. I also got a $20 Frankford Arsenal as a backup. All are excellent, but depends on your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 RCBS Chargemaster 1500 scale. Then upgrade to include the powder drop if you need it. I have been extremely pleased with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynyrd Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Ever hear that they don't make things today like they did in the past!!!! take heed!!!! Cowboy1629 Edited March 4, 2015 by Lynyrd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Lynyrd be sure youre not on a circuit with flourescent light. If the ballast is about to go out, that will cause trouble sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynyrd Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 thanks mimiller1 good suggestion, trying the scale in another environment, we have had such Cold, I think it maybe effecting the scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ty45955 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Need some help - Just got a Chargemaster and my 6.5 Creedmore groups went from .30 to over an MOA. I had done some work on the gun, so not sure the cause until today I loaded a few rds and double checked the powder wt. Should have been 42.0, but varied up to 42.4. My charger sits on a bench about 4' from the upstairs AC return duct. Could this be the problem? I've heard about stray air currents, but never had this experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78Staff Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I've got an older Dillon as well, has been rock solid. I think it's 2 models back ;). I also have a 1500 combo I use when building match loads. Also a Dillon beam scale for confirmation on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 On 8/9/2017 at 1:40 PM, ty45955 said: Need some help - Just got a Chargemaster and my 6.5 Creedmore groups went from .30 to over an MOA. I had done some work on the gun, so not sure the cause until today I loaded a few rds and double checked the powder wt. Should have been 42.0, but varied up to 42.4. My charger sits on a bench about 4' from the upstairs AC return duct. Could this be the problem? I've heard about stray air currents, but never had this experience. Yes but how stable is it ? Can you put a check weight on it and have it stay steady for 30 min + ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 7 minutes ago, warpspeed said: Yes but how stable is it ? Can you put a check weight on it and have it stay steady for 30 min + ? My Dillon won't do that. If I leave anything at all on the scale it drifts upward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 A lot of the digital units have circutry that help keep them at tare (zero). If you leave weight on them they will drift because they are trying to zero... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 4 hours ago, RiggerJJ said: A lot of the digital units have circutry that help keep them at tare (zero). If you leave weight on them they will drift because they are trying to zero... Did not know that. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester121 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 5 hours ago, RiggerJJ said: A lot of the digital units have circutry that help keep them at tare (zero). If you leave weight on them they will drift because they are trying to zero... ... which is kind of funny if you think about it. Equipment that is supposed to tell you how much something weights eventually convinces itself that there's actually nothing there. Wonder if it's related to the cheesy digital calipers that show drastically different results across a range of temperatures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ty45955 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 My Chargemaster was susceptible to the airflow from the central air inlet. I checked it against my Lyman electronic scale with the AC not sucking air and it threw 10 loads at the setting I programmed. I noticed that it will try to re-zero itself when the "wind is blowing" as mentioned above in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecil Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 buy a RCBS Charge Master 1500 and be done with it... you won't regret it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratfink Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Any reason why a beam scale wouldn't work as well or better? I'm not a fan of digital anything but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeEB Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I also say go with the chargemaster. Air flow will disturb the reading though. I use the chargemaster and an rcbs 1010 beam. If you get the chargemaster, make sure you look up some of the tricks to make it run better, such as a short piece of a mcdonalds straw. See the link below for more. Chargemaster tricks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeEB Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, Ratfink said: Any reason why a beam scale wouldn't work as well or better? I'm not a fan of digital anything but that's just me. Because trickling is a PITA! Using something like IMR 4064 that doesn't meter well requires trickling to some degree. That's where the electronic dispenser/scales have a big usability advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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