Looking to get a new beam scale

[berry79]

Just as the title says. Looking to get a good beam scale. I've tried the search and the rcbs 505 got good reviews but, I've also read they are now made in Mexico. Don't want that. Been looking at the Hornady which is made in the USA. Also looking at the dillon, though not sure where it's made. What is everybody using and what would you recommend? Want to stay under $100. I reload 223,308, and 270, if that makes a difference. Thanks

 

[Tickle]

If you get on E-bay you may find one of the older Ohaus made RCBS 10-10 scales just slightly over your price range. Make sure you look over the pics good, once you get it send it to Scott Parker to have it tuned. You'll never need another scale.

 

[berry79]

Thanks for the replies. Going to keep an eye out on eBay. Don't mind going a little over budget, just want something good that would last. I'll my research has lead me to rcbs but it just sucks the newer ones are no longer made in the USA. I get mixed reviews on the other brands. Once thinking about the dillon beam scale but can't find enough info on them to make a decision.

 

[damoncali]

I have an old Ohaus RCBS model and it works well enough. But I wouldn't say it's any better than the current stuff. It's still just an inexpensive scale in the big scheme of things. If quality is your concern, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[pmclaine]

I understand the Dillons are an Ohaus product. Where they are made though I can not tell.

 

[PittsDriver]

One of these has served me well for the last 30 years. Even after purchasing an electronic scale I still use this 99.9% of the time.

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I see a couple on fleabay right now also.