AJ Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 You do have to realize that there is a difference in 100 gr by volume vs a 100 gr by weight with BP subs. They are not equal. If you want 100 gr by weight, its like 125-130 gr by volume. There are a number of good scales on the market. What type of scale do you want, balance beam or electronic? Both are accurate and reliable when you pick a good quality version. The electronic is quicker to use when weighing bullets, sabots, and other things compared to a balance beam. The balance beam is not as effected by temperature changes the electronic versions. It also does not have the strain gauge delta to overcome. Your weight is true on the balance beam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Re: scale for weighing powder A few years ago I decided to start weighing black powder charges. I carefully measured the charge by VOLUME, weighed it on my powder scale and used it for a reference. One thing to watch is different manufacturers and even different lot numbers can vary from volume to weight. With proper caution weighing charges is accurate but always check the volume if switching anything. Safety first.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Re: scale for weighing powder You can get any of the reloading scales, be it balance beam or electronic type. They will work just fine. I have both types and use the electronic scales the majority of the time. I have 3 electronic scales and they are all comparable. They vary in price from $20 to $250. Midway has a decent electronic scale on sale for $30. I have also used the Lee balance beam scale. It is inexpensive and very sensitive, but only goes to 100 gr capacity. The Lyman and RCBS scales are good quality also. If you search the internet for electronic scales, you will find a lot of them. Most are graduated in grams not grains. Some can be switched to read out in grains. Make sure it has at least a .01 g (gram) sensitivity. This will give you a .1 grain resolution. I highly recommend getting a calibratin weight. This allows you to calibrate the electronic scale and make sure its accurate. The weight also allows you to check the accuracy of the balance beam scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockefeller66 Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Re: scale for weighing powder I think Cabelas would sell some for people who load their own shells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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