kc
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At this time I have Beam type scale for reloading....what is your opinion of the Digital design?
Measuring your powder.
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For the past 1 1/2 years I have been using a Chargemaster digital with great success. I just recently sent it in for repair as the on/off switch quit working, and have been using my beam scale lately. I am not nearly as fast with the beam scale, and have to use a magnifying glass to see if I am right on for my charge weight. I miss my Chargemaster.
J E Custom
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I have and use both types and would not take for ether one.
I use the chargemaster for most bulk loading. and the beam scale for working up test loads
where I might only load 3 to 5 loads befor I change the powder charge.
I also have a digital scale that is great for weighing brass and/or bullets. (Very Fast).
They all have there strong points.
I have a very good beam scale and I use it to check both digital scales because every now and
then they will go off on the calibration and this is a good way to verify there accuracy.
J E CUSTOM
htduckman
Active Member
I retired my beam scales years ago when the Mrs bought me a Dillon Determinator for my birthday.I didn't trust it at first and weighed charges with it and then checked them with a beam scale.It was never more than 1/10th of a grain off.
Now I have used it so long I can tell when it "hiccupps".
I just rezero it and then weigh the charge again.
Next on the list is a Pact digital measure/scale system.
Howard
Now I have used it so long I can tell when it "hiccupps".
I just rezero it and then weigh the charge again.
Next on the list is a Pact digital measure/scale system.
Howard
boomtube
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"what is your opinion of the Digital design? "
Digital powder scales of any type are a solution for problems I don't have. But, other than being vastly more pricy than they should be, more than a bit quirky and relitively short lived, I suppose they are good enough. Those lucky enough to get a "good one" (many don't) seem to like them...until they crach anyway. (Digital stuff does that you know!)
Lessee, Chinese digital cell phones (cost as little as $12) are much more complex and rugged than Chinese digital scales/powder dumpsters that sell for 30 times more money. Maybe someone's getting ripped by our reloading companies?
Digital powder scales of any type are a solution for problems I don't have. But, other than being vastly more pricy than they should be, more than a bit quirky and relitively short lived, I suppose they are good enough. Those lucky enough to get a "good one" (many don't) seem to like them...until they crach anyway. (Digital stuff does that you know!)
Lessee, Chinese digital cell phones (cost as little as $12) are much more complex and rugged than Chinese digital scales/powder dumpsters that sell for 30 times more money. Maybe someone's getting ripped by our reloading companies?
Mikecr
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I started Ohaus triple beam, moved up to Dillon D-Terminator, Then to Chargemaster. I also have an Acculab to doublecheck things.
IMO, my Dillon is an excellent reloading scale overall, and the Acculab is not a reloading scale at all, as it is too sensitive and time consuming(albeit, incredibly accurate).
But;
The chargemaster represents a huge leap forward in reloading, and is my favorite.
Fast as my Dillon, accurate enough, and sweet controlling of powder charges.
I could purge all else at this point.
IMO, my Dillon is an excellent reloading scale overall, and the Acculab is not a reloading scale at all, as it is too sensitive and time consuming(albeit, incredibly accurate).
But;
The chargemaster represents a huge leap forward in reloading, and is my favorite.
Fast as my Dillon, accurate enough, and sweet controlling of powder charges.
I could purge all else at this point.
