Favorite Beam Scale > Reloading

Posted: 1/28/2016 7:01:44 PM EDT

I've been using a digital scale for a while now. While it seems to be accurate and holding zero, I decided I needed a reliable backup. I ordered a Hornady Balance Beam. Seems to get good reviews and should do what I need it to do.

So what's your favorite?

Posted: 1/28/2016 7:06:30 PM EDT

[#1]

I have had a RCBS balance beam type forever, I assume (hope) the new ones are still quality scales.

Posted: 1/28/2016 7:12:25 PM EDT

[#2]

I had a digital scale for about a month. Chucked it right in the trash. Only had one beam scale at its a Lee.

Posted: 1/28/2016 7:14:28 PM EDT

[#3]

I had an RCBS scale for years. I just bought a Dillon last year and like it a lot.

Posted: 1/28/2016 7:30:49 PM EDT

[#4]

I used a Lyman beam scale for years - until I recently figured out it's off on the secondary poise.

I've ordered a new Redding, but It hasn't arrived yet.

I've grown much more comfortable with my electronic scale, but I still want a good beam scale around.

Posted: 1/28/2016 7:52:46 PM EDT

[#5]

I mostly use my Ohaus M5. Very good scale.

I have a few others, from Lee scales to an autocharge with its scale. My most interesting is probably my Dial-O-Grain but it is really huge so I don't use it much.

Posted: 1/28/2016 7:57:36 PM EDT

[#6]

mines a rcbs 5-10 beam scale, i have had it since the mid 70's and have no reason to replace it. still going strong and i like it!

Bruce

Posted: 1/28/2016 8:18:49 PM EDT

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mines a rcbs 5-10 beam scale, i have had it since the mid 70's and have no reason to replace it. still going strong and i like it!

Bruce

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Came here to post this exact same note.

Posted: 1/28/2016 8:43:56 PM EDT

[#8]

I've been using the same RCBS 10-10 since 1981 or so. No reason to change.

I've had some of the cheap digital scales, but have no confidence in them because of drift.

Posted: 1/28/2016 10:57:28 PM EDT

[#9]

RCBS 505. Your Hornady should be fine.

The key is mounting it solid, level, and at eye level unless you like parallax error.

Posted: 1/29/2016 10:01:51 AM EDT

[#10]

Hornady scale has nice crisp etched graduations, cheaper than RCBS and just as accurate.

I love mine.

You chose wisely.

Posted: 1/29/2016 1:22:43 PM EDT

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Hornady scale has nice crisp etched graduations, cheaper than RCBS and just as accurate.

I love mine.

You chose wisely.

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Thank you Sir. It was a toss-up between the Hornady and RCBS. RCBS has a rebate running right now and I was very tempted. The Hornady just seems to be a better value and appears to be made in the USA.

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