Scale went south

Post by **leverjc** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:22 pm

Went to the range today with my chrono to check out some handloads in my .357 BB. I had what I thought were 3 different loads 15.5, 16, and 16.5grns of 296 with a 158grn nosler. They were all over the place on the target and velocity. Checked my Escale when I got home against my beam scale 0-.4grns difference. Live and learn.

Post by **CT_Shooter** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 6:09 pm

That's a bummer. If you think you might replace it, I recommend the Frankford Arsenal 750 digital scale that I own and calibrate every time I use it. I've found it is very accurate and consistent.
https://www.frankfordarsenal.com/reload ... 05205.html

Post by **leverjc** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 6:39 pm

I'll check it out. I have a Franford Arsenal cheapy and it has been great for years.

Post by **JEBar** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:12 pm

I also like the Frankford Arsenal® DS-750 ... link below shows it a bit cheaper from Cabela's

https://www.cabelas.com/product/BATTENF ... s?slotId=1

Post by **Mags** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:05 pm

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Digital scales can give wonky readings if the batteries are about to go.

leverjc wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:22 pm
... Checked my Escale when I got home against my beam scale 0-.4grns difference.

Post by **Grunt67** » Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:35 am

I use an old Lyman scale. Had it since I started in the late '60s'. I've weighed every charge I've made since then on it. Still accurate.
I have a set of check weights to check it each time I set up. It's slow, yes, but I don't get in a hurry. I don't trust powder measures,
sometimes accurate, sometimes not.

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