benos Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Mainly because Dillon can barely keep the electronic scales in stock lately... I've been thinking of stocking an alternative electronic scale. One possibility is one or both of PACT's scales, the BBK II ($90) or the DP Precision ($130). When I used to sell them, I don't remember many support issues with them. And then I think I remember seeing a post somewhere, where someone said they bought some sort of reasonably priced electronic scale somewhere, and that they were very happy with it. So any vibes or feedback would be appreciated. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I really liked the BBK I owned. The only reason I got rid of it was I moved to an area with a ton of RF interference and I could not keep it zeroed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I had a similar experience with the zero on the BBK. Had to re-zero quite often. When zeroed, it worked fine and I had cross cheked it with a balance and it was within 0.1. Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry cazes Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 After going through PACTs, Dillons, and RCBS scales through the years I tried the scales sold through Uniqetek and found them to be the most stable best qulaity scales out there for the price. They also have sufficient accuracy to do the kind of measuring we do. None of the others really do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Well, I may be the cheapskate on the block, but I've not had a problem with my Frankford Arsenal micro scale. And I believe they now have a newer (better?) scale coming out. Having said that, my friend has a Lyman digital scale and makes fun of mine, then I point out that his scale cost 4 times as much and he shuts up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr2e Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 if i had the need (and the funds) i would buy the one from uniquetek. i like to have more accuracy than .1gn so i am now using a small jewelry scale the reads .05gn. it's ok but i still use the 'ol dillon beam for backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwb01 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I really liked the BBK I owned. The only reason I got rid of it was I moved to an area with a ton of RF interference and I could not keep it zeroed. I had a similar experience with the zero on the BBK. Had to re-zero quite often. When zeroed, it worked fine and I had cross cheked it with a balance and it was within 0.1. Later, Chuck I had similar problems with my PACT. Due the sensitivity to RF and dirty wall power, I would not recommend it. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Thanks for all the feedback. I had a good, as in learned a lot, conversation with Lee at Uniquetek this afternoon, and he gave me some ideas... Thanks again, be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cautery Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Brian... Lee is a good dude. We've spoken many times. I have the PACT scale (as part of the trickler system), but WHEN I buy a new scale it will be Lee's scale from UniqueTek. I'm fixing to go buy about six MORE of his powder bar micrometer kits too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 i use the lyman le-200. i really like it. lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I started with a Pact electronic scale many years ago. I spent more time zeroing the damn thing than weighing charges when I wanted to. On top of that my son was (still is) an amateur radio operator. He would transmit and the scale would jump by a factor of ten. The zeroing problem would happen whether or not he was on the air. Nothing but frustration with it. I bought a Dillon and am using it tonight. Too bad they can't provide units. If a customer buys one and has problems such as Dave or does not discover the reason for the constant fluctuations it might reflect poorly on you Brian. I gave it away so if the new owner had problems (he did) he could toss it and not be pissed at me. Some day I'll have to tell you about my sad tale of woe with a Pact chrono that I gave away also. CYa, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austex Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 +1 on the Uniqetek scale. Virtually no drift. Zeroed it when I first got it and have not had to zero since, in about 25 or so reloading sessions. Always within +/- 0.02 grains on the calibration weight. After going through PACTs, Dillons, and RCBS scales through the years I tried the scales sold through Uniqetek and found them to be the most stable best qulaity scales out there for the price. They also have sufficient accuracy to do the kind of measuring we do. None of the others really do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2osport Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 +1 on a scale that reads to 0.01grain(or even 0.05). Especially for long range rifle work. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GunF1Guy Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Check out the Denver Instrument MXX-123 scale. Here is a link to 6mmbr.com about it. http://www.6mmbr.com/mxx123test.html Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I've been using a $40 digiweigh for years from Ebay and been very happy with it. My chronograph doesn't lie, and my Lyman 1200 seems to substatiate its results as well. Accurate to with in .1 grain and cheaper than a beam scale, it's definitely a winner all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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