Quote Originally Posted by Boudin View Post
I am eyeing the RCBS digital scale, but I keep hearing about how beams are more accurate. The digital appeals to me because it can be used to do other things like sort cases and rimfire ammo by weight. want to share, or a suggestion for something different? I'm all ears.
No nightmares, but you may want to take a serious look at the Gem Pro 250 with it's +/-.02gr resolution vs the RCBS's +/- .1gr. I've been using one for three years.
http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/my...empro-250.html

Beam scales? Most all popular beams are advertised as having a +/- .1 gr resolution, some are, a lot aren't. Although they may indicate a 50gr charge weight it can be as much as .1-1.5 gr high or low charge to charge.

A tuned beam in another story.

I recently tuned an old Lyman D5, same scale as the RCBS/Ohaus 502. It will register one kernel of Varget( .02gr) which is less than 1/2 the width of the sewing needle I attached for the pointer and is dead on and repeatable up to 300grs. Its off the width of the needle above 300 or roughly .05-.06 gr. I haven't figured out why and I not going to worry about it either!

If you want a truly accurate repeatable beam contact Scott Parker. He'll tune your beam or sell you one. How good is his work?
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/tag/scott-parker/


Pays your monies and takes your choice.

Bill