Scale

[Lethal_Chica]

Morning all. I am interested in purchasing a quality scale. Right now I am using an RCBS chargemaster and I have a small digital scale. However, I would like something that is more precise. Certified would be great. Thanks for the recommendations!

 

[Defiance7mm]

A&D FX120i, worth every penny.

 

[SheepSeeker]

I have 3 RCBS Chargemasters, a Redding balance beam (50 years old) a Frankford Arsenal digital and a 10 buck Amazon digital. Once properly zerod, they all read exactly the same. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Rick Richard]

A&D FX120i, worth every penny.

My next one.

 

[Scott E Ames]

I have to give the A&D FX120i my vote also. I have had 2 Chargemasters, one quit working the other is used to throw a slightly underweight charge which I finish on my A&D. If you only use a charge master it looks accurate until you check the weight on a scientific scale. You will also need to get a current conditioner which makes both scales much more consistent. They are about $50 on Amazon. I also have a Dandy powder trickler and with this setup you can accurately measure down to the individual granule. I don't know if this level of precision is necessary but for me it removes any question of that flier being from the ammunition's powder charge. FYI I was amazed by how often the RCBS was off when the display said everything was spot on.
There are some super setups for making the A&D automatic But I don't have any experience with them.

 

[Lethal_Chica]

A&D FX120i, worth every penny.

Good to know.. maybe just spring for the entire V3 combo kit and get rid of the Chargemaster... Thank you!

 

[Lethal_Chica]

I have to give the A&D FX120i my vote also. I have had 2 Chargemasters, one quit working the other is used to throw a slightly underweight charge which I finish on my A&D. If you only use a charge master it looks accurate until you check the weight on a scientific scale. You will also need to get a current conditioner which makes both scales much more consistent. They are about $50 on Amazon. I also have a Dandy powder trickler and with this setup you can accurately measure down to the individual granule. I don't know if this level of precision is necessary but for me it removes any question of that flier being from the ammunition's powder charge. FYI I was amazed by how often the RCBS was off when the display said everything was spot on.
There are some super setups for making the A&D automatic But I don't have any experience with them.

Thank you.... like you, I prefer to remove the questions about the accuracy of my powder charge.

 

[dxlbaile]

The V3 set up is awesome.. Get one and don't look back.. It gives you a lot of peace of mind.. Love mine.. Definitely has brought my es and sd in to check.. It will let you start to work on other variables.

 

[Jud96]

I will be getting an A&D FX120i with the autothrow setup as soon as I get a little more settled in and funds allow. That is the way to go if you can afford it.

 

[SheepSeeker]

I suspect that 1/10 of a grain variance might make a difference in a 22 Hornet, but in a 338 RUM I doubt it.

 

[Flintlock shooter]

The A&D FX 120i is really the way to go. It is expensive, but worth it. It will work out of the box, but if you go that way, I would also recommend all the Area 419 upgrades. I know it's more money, but once again very much worth it.

 

[Far North Hunter]

I use a rcbs lite along with my old oil dampened pacific beam scale. I'll use the beam to help me adjust the correct throw in the rcbs, the rcbs is always off the correct weight, then I'll check every 3-5th throw on the beam and that has worked good for me.

 

[Smokenaces]

Can't go wrong with the Autotrickler/A&D FX120i. I see these sell on Snipershide pretty frequent or put a WTB post on here. Best advise is make sure it has bluetooth. That was a game changer for me.

 

[Murph1951]

OHAUS 10-10 been using it for forty years, tried digital and other brands but always go back to the OHAUS. It is in my comfort zone. I do not trust digital period!