Reputation of the brand absolutely matters in choosing a beam scale.
Lyman beam scale.
For instance the 50gr weight actually comes in at 50 2gr.
This scale was a piece of crap.
I sent it back.
Pocket touch digital scale set.
Pro touch 1500 electronic reloading scale.
5 out of 5 stars 26 26 product ratings lyman gen6 digital powder measure.
It would not repeat after i zeroing it out.
Rotate the scale beam until the magnetic damper plate copper colored is in the straight up position.
Lyman pro 500 scale.
Precision reloading scale continued lyman m 1000 and pro 1000 scales m 1000 and pro 1000 scales the m 1000 and pro 1000 scale has a capacity of 1005 grains.
Beam scales have been used for centuries.
The lyman scale sets up quickly and easily.
I always check my digital scale with these after calibration.
I purchased a redding scale for the same price and i love it.
If you move the balance beam with your finger it would stay wherever you put it.
I still consider this to be a must have for reloading so you can verify your scales are accurate.
First remove the base casting from the carton.
Look for and invest in brands that have literally stood the test of time and have been used for decades.
1000 from the large poise scale when the 500 counterweight is placed on a special pin located at the extreme left end of the beam and five grains from the small poise scale.
Lyman reloading scales have been completely re engineered to incorporate the newest technologies like fast warm up times anti static and anti drift technologies.
Not a huge deal really.
Now grasp the scale beam and move the large poise or balance weight to the right to the zero setting.
Lyman gen6 digital powder measure.
All of the smaller weights seem to be dead nuts on.
The only two brands we can recommend with zero hesitation are rcbs ohaus and lyman.
