Would this be a good scale for reloading?

[want2learn]

I have this small battery powered scale that i've been using for reloading (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018278138?pid=207090).

I think it's pretty good after i let it warm up for a while and keeping the batteries in new shape.... but i thought perhaps best to upgrade this component to further improve accuracy/reproducibility in my load development.

I was looking at this model on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...e_4?smid=A2HTOOQQWLGE5D&psc=1#customerReviews

would appreciate your opinion/advice. I really can't spend over $200 right now. thanks

 

[Rocketmandb]

When I started reloading I did exactly the same thing that you're doing. I started with a low-end scale, upgraded twice after that, then finally landed on a FX-120. In all, I spent probably $500 before switching, and got $150 back after selling one. So that was $350 I could have put toward the ~$500 for an FX-120.

There is really no comparison between the FX-120 and lower grade scales. I recommend to everyone getting into reloading to not skimp on the scale. Go with what you've got and save up the extra $300 you need for the FX-120.

 

[clcustom1911]

I have this small battery powered scale that i've been using for reloading (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018278138?pid=207090).

I think it's pretty good after i let it warm up for a while and keeping the batteries in new shape.... but i thought perhaps best to upgrade this component to further improve accuracy/reproducibility in my load development.

I was looking at this model on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...e_4?smid=A2HTOOQQWLGE5D&psc=1#customerReviews

would appreciate your opinion/advice. I really can't spend over $200 right now. thanks

I had that exact scale you're thinking about buying. It worked, but was in gram/milligram so I had to manually calculate over to grains and it would drift after a few charges and I had to re-zero every few charges, which got old after a while. It's just an extra step, but it got old. If what you have is working for you, then use it and save to get a grain scale in my opinion.

 

[Carolina Hill Billy]

When I started reloading I did exactly the same thing that you're doing. I started with a low-end scale, upgraded twice after that, then finally landed on a FX-120. In all, I spent probably $500 before switching, and got $150 back after selling one. So that was $350 I could have put toward the ~$500 for an FX-120.

There is really no comparison between the FX-120 and lower grade scales. I recommend to everyone getting into reloading to not skimp on the scale. Go with what you've got and save up the extra $300 you need for the FX-120.

Until then, a good used balance beam and a magnifying glass will get you single grain of powder accuracy.

 

[want2learn]

thank you, i'll save up some more. I do have an old balance beam....i'll have to play with it a bit

 

[Big Bo]

If it is accurate, use it until, or when.