Strangeness with scale

[Younggun]

If I really want precision though I feel a well calibrated beam scale is the only way to go. .1gr is so obvious on the needle you'd have to be blind to miss it and consistency will be maximized.

 

[avvidclif]

If I really want precision though I feel a well calibrated beam scale is the only way to go. .1gr is so obvious on the needle you'd have to be blind to miss it and consistency will be maximized.

Right. I use an old RCBS 510 Scale with a trickler. Powder measure set to throw .5gr under target. For just burning powder and banging steel I don't weigh/trickle every charge, not needed. I do have a Frankford Digital but don't trust it as it doesn't hold a zero. The zero will go from "0" to ".1 or .2" on it's own randomly.

 

[robertc1024]

The problem with virtually all of the digital scales is that they only have two calibration adjustment points. They can set the zero and slope of the scale's output, but it can still be non-linear. Some high-precision metrological balances have ways of correcting that, but they start at the price of a NIB Colt Python.

 

[OLDVET]

I use an RCBS electronic scale. I occasionally have issues with it not wanting to stabilize. Called RCBS looking for answers. Their tech said to wipe the unit with a dryer sheet before I use it to remove any static electricity built-up. Surprisingly, it helps.