Posted: 6/30/2017 1:10:01 PM EDT
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I have an electronic scale but I think it is inconsistence and I need something better, what are peeps using for 6.5 creedmoor loading for powder measures are concerned
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Well I have been using the same RCBS 5-10 balance beam scale that I started out with 40 years ago. It is accurate to 2 decimal points. Make sure to have a set of check weights to confirm accuracy though.
As to powder measures, I have been using the same RCBS Uniflow measure modified to use the micrometer adjustment screws. This makes it very easy to record a setting with a given powder and record it for later. Also allows very precise up/down adjustments in powder charge when fine tuning a load for the sweet spot. Not as fast as the whizbang electronic gizmos, but plenty fast enough for me when I am working up/loading ammo for precision and hunting ammunition (usually only 100-200 rounds at a time). With a baffle in the measure and good consistant technique my charges have very little variation from case to case. Sometimes, old school is best school 
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I use a Redding beam scale.
I use a toothpick to test if the scale is accurate. Take a powder load and place it in the scale to put the moving (bearing) surfaces under load. Zero the scale by any means at your disposal. Take a toothpick and barely caress the outside of the platen downwards and see if the scale returns to zero. Take a toothpick and barely caress the outside of the platen upwards and see if the scale returns to zero. Try to move the platen less than the "throw" of the beam indicator. If the scale does not return to zero, it is time to clean the bearings and fulcrum (mineral spirits or brake cleaner). If the scale does return to zero, then the scale is dependable (this day). |
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I own two powder measures at the moment, a Redding BR-30 and a Harrell's Precision. Both are good, the Harrell is fantastic.
I do not own or trust electronic scales. I bought a cheap one for doing rough measurements like case weights and bullet weights. It died inside of two years. I have an old school Redding beam scale that is supremely accurate but it's not magnetically dampened. It takes forever to settle once you place the pan on the scale. I own a middle of the road RCBS beam scale that has soldiered on for 35 years without a hiccup. Beam scales work great. I try to develop loads that don't need to weighed individually. A +/- throw weight of .15 grain should enable me to stay inside any accuracy window for a given load. A total range of .3 grains is easy to hold even with extruded powders provided they are the fine grained variety. |