Cheap Scales

[sitsinhedges]

What's the best set of cheap scales to buy and which should I avoid?

TIA:)

[stalker1]

What's the best set of cheap scales to buy and which should I avoid?

TIA:)

give this guy a pm i know he had a cupl for sale. phessy007

[sitsinhedges]

give this guy a pm i know he had a cupl for sale. phessy007

Did a quick search, he seemed to be looking to buy some himself :confused:

[scot the sniper]

i just sold a set on cough cough u know where they were a set of lyman pro series 1000 good scales got 31 quid for them

[christy]

Pike-Gudgeon. :D

[foxwhistler]

Tried selling a set of Lee scales on #### and had them removed.Should have realised how dangerous they could be in the wrong hands.:)

[bling_it]

Lee are alright but they take a while to settle. (Peter Lawman google him) is near you and does them for £9.95. After that you're best to buy RCB 5-0-5 or equivalent.

[sitsinhedges]

Maybe a set of the cheap Lee ones will do as I intend to use a powder measure (ladle type thingy) mostly and the scales just to confirm weights and probably my digital kitchen scales to confirm the shot weight.

Gotta do it cheap as poss to make it viable.

[lilguy43uk]

Maybe a set of the cheap Lee ones will do as I intend to use a powder measure (ladle type thingy) mostly and the scales just to confirm weights and probably my digital kitchen scales to confirm the shot weight.

Gotta do it cheap as poss to make it viable.

I have a set of Lee scales and have found that they are binding somewhere and fiddly to lock the beam slider into place.

[sitsinhedges]

Just spotted some cheap digital scales on *bay (number 110256313684) that measure down to .01 of a gram for £4.99. Seems a bargain.
Would they be OK for reloading :confused:

[Mod]

NO - for reloading you are looking for scales that measure in GRAINS (Gn). They are usually sold as Jewellery Scales.

I use a set of digitals for individual weighting. The norm is a powder thrower that puts a load out within 1/10th Gn. There are 7000 gns to a pound - so gives you an idea of the consistency. The dippers seem to vary by about 1.5gn - too much in my estimation!

Rgds Mod

[20series]

Have a look item 220237920557 it has a grain setting and is a similar price, I'm also looking at reloading kit so I'd appreciate an "expert" opinion.

Alan

[Woodie]

If you are reloading to save money more than precise shooting and experimenting, sub or not sub or competetive, you could buy different coloured powder scoops for use of different powder from lee, and cut it down to the mid way of max load. Ask a gunshop to measure the exact amount of powder on a scale,put it in a scoop, cut it down to the level, then full scoop 20 times and weigh the powder each time to ensure the is the right weight and reasonable consistency.

When I started loading, and was skint, that is what I did, never had a problem, stuck to the same powder and my pistol worked just fine. Obviously, if you change the bullet weight, you need to start the process again, but I just stuck to 125gtain 9mmP Lead SWC.

[sitsinhedges]

NO - for reloading you are looking for scales that measure in GRAINS (Gn). They are usually sold as Jewellery Scales.

I use a set of digitals for individual weighting. The norm is a powder thrower that puts a load out within 1/10th Gn. There are 7000 gns to a pound - so gives you an idea of the consistency. The dippers seem to vary by about 1.5gn - too much in my estimation!

Rgds Mod

Cant we convert grains to grams for this purpose?

[Mod]

SIH

Sure - but why put one more element of screwup into the equation?

You are dealing with fast burning powders that WILL bite you if you do not observe all recommendations.

What that means in reality is the potential to ruin your firearms, lose hands, eyes or life. Yours or someone elses.

Do it right - Lee kit is cheap enough and will produce serviceable ammunition. It sounds as though that is your aim.

Their DISC system will produce c/f rounds that group under an inch - good enough to put game in the larder. The process for reloading shotshells is somewhat less exacting - but the safety issues are just as pertinent.

Enjoy

Rgds Mod :)

[Woodie]

£3 and you have enough scoops to load 10 or so different calibres.Just label them with a sticker because they are all the same colour.

Job done

http://www.bosesguns.com/product_p/lee90100.htm

[sitsinhedges]

£3 and you have enough scoops to load 10 or so different calibres.Just label them with a sticker because they are all the same colour.

Job done

http://www.bosesguns.com/product_p/lee90100.htm


Actually my idea was to get a scale to test with then make a nice little brass scoop on my lathe, for loading occasional .410s it seems the easiest option.

Cheers

[Woodie]

Your gunshop should be able to do this for you for free, otherwise use another gunshop.When you reload, you will find that you will shoot more and spend more :D

[stalker1]

Did a quick search, he seemed to be looking to buy some himself :confused:

he was and ended up with three sets lol

[markbivvy]

What's the best set of cheap scales to buy and which should I avoid?

TIA:)
which should I avoid
you have pm.