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Thread: Digital Reloading Scales

  1. 07-05-2019, 02:32 PM #1
    nathang6.5
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    Digital Reloading Scales

    I have a set of hornady G2-1500 digital reloading scales and am just wondering how accurate they are? And what is a good set of reasonably priced digital reloading scales if i was to upgrade? Any advice is much appreciated.
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  3. 07-05-2019, 03:12 PM #2
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    For what it's worth, I really like my GemPro 250.

    Here's a review: https://www.accurateshooter.com/gear...-scale-review/
    "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined."
    - (Patrick Henry, 3 J. Elliot, Debates in the Several State Conventions 45, 2d ed. Philadelphia, 1836)
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  4. 07-05-2019, 03:24 PM #3
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    Are you looking for a simple set of scales, or something that pours and weighs loads?
    RIP Harry F. 29/04/20
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  5. 07-05-2019, 03:31 PM #4
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    Just an reliable, accurate & moderately priced set of scales
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  6. 07-05-2019, 03:31 PM #5
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    When I was looking I was not able to find anywhere that sold the gem pro scales and ended up with a lyman gen 6 which has been great. It seemed to me that for a bit of extra cash the auto powder dispenser would be a good option. I am pleased I went that way. The scales seem accurate enough
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  7. 07-05-2019, 03:33 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Benj View Post
    When I was looking I was not able to find anywhere that sold the gem pro scales and ended up with a lyman gen 6 which has been great. It seemed to me that for a bit of extra cash the auto powder dispenser would be a good option. I am pleased I went that way. The scales seem accurate enough
    +1 for the Gen 6.
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  8. 10-05-2019, 09:23 AM #7
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    +2 for the gen 6
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    My little Hornady one is very temperamental. Zero wanders +/- 0.2gr frequently, right whilst I'm in the middle of trying to weigh charges. Especially when it starts getting a bit cold in the garage.
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    My G2-1500 digital reloading scales drove me nuts continually wandering on zero and couldn't get a consistant match with my beam scales, had no confidence in them.

    I ended up buying a set of Aws Zeo 50 Milligram Scale Laboratory Balance 50g X 0.001g off Amazon US$49.9 plus shipping.

    Working good for me haven't zero wandered yet and I can match weights with the Beam scale.

    I don't reload enough yet to justify The auto throwers. (working on it though)
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  11. 10-05-2019, 11:16 AM #10
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    +3 gen 6
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  12. 10-05-2019, 02:19 PM #11
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    Thanks for the replys. The Gen 6 looks good, but I am more just after a good set of battery operated scales as i do not have power to my reloading shed.
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    solar panel and a battery are a cheap option nowadays, couple of LED lights and an inverter to get 240V is no biggy anymore
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