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Digital scale nightmare. - Sticks - 12-27-2021
SCJim Wrote:A couple of threads over on Accurate Shooter Forums on that little Gem 20 scale I mentioned if you just want a verification scale
https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/cheap-scale-test-part-1-repeatability.3961911/
https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/remarkable-little-scale.3985753/
or just get a A&D 120 and be done with it https://ceproducts.shop/products/fx-120i-reloading-scale-122g-x-0-001g
Yup. That is the one I had for 4 years that went Tango Uniform. The second one I bought (Twin) was not consistent so it is going back.
Creedmoore sports also kicked out one that is milligram - https://www.creedmoorsports.com/product/creedmoor-reloading-scale-trx-925-precision/creedmoor. Ultimate reloader did a you tube unboxing and test with it.
Digital scale nightmare. - Old Bob - 12-27-2021
tdbru Wrote:put the scale on an anti-static mat and ground the mat. and do not use fluorescent lights. LED or filament.
if you really want a top system: https://autotrickler.com/pages/autotrickler-v4 and read at the bottom, they recommend which scientific balance to go with it. autotrickler v4 recommends the A&D FX-120i scale. Brownells carries them. https://www.brownells.com/reloading/powder-handling/powder-scales/fx-120i-precision-scale-sku749014464-118565-220422.aspx?cm_mmc=cse-_-Itwine-_-shopzilla-_-749-014-464&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=connexity&utm_campaign=itwine&utm_content=749-014-464&cnxclid=16405903974428390747110090302008005
this setup is what the top F-Class shooters in our club are using. So you're looking at ~ $1500 to get what these guys are using, but they're claiming weighing to the grain of powder with repeatability. I'm sure the A&D scale has recommendations on how to setup and use them to ensure the precision of the scale that's advertised.
more than I can justify at the moment, but it'll solve your repeatability and stability issues.
-tdbru
You can get the A & D FX-120i scale at a lower price than Brownells here:
https://www.oldwillknottscales.com/store/shopCart.aspx
It's still not cheap at $606.50 but if it lasts many years, it might be worth it.
Added comment: Looks like I should have read the rest of the replies in this thread before adding mine. I see the A & D 120i can be found at a lower price than the one I posted & that another scale (the one at Creedmore Sports) might be an even better choice.
Digital scale nightmare. - SCJim - 12-27-2021
That Creedmoor scale looks excellent for the price. I have bought a lot of gear, and supplies through Creedmoor, always been pleased
Digital scale nightmare. - Happy2Shoot - 12-28-2021
Sticks, I assume you have forced air heat?
Turn off your heat AND blower, wait ten minutes for your house to depressurize then try weighing again.
Room air pressure can effect your weight readings.
0.01gr is only 0.65 milligrams
Digital scale nightmare. - Stugotz - 12-28-2021
Old Bob Wrote:You can get the A & D FX-120i scale at a lower price than Brownells here:
https://www.oldwillknottscales.com/store/shopCart.aspx
It's still not cheap at $606.50 but if it lasts many years, it might be worth it.
Bought mine from them and received it last Thursday. Great High Precision Balance!
Digital scale nightmare. - Harpoon1 - 12-28-2021
CE Products Inc still has FX-120i available for $470. I think theyre a dealer for Adams Auto-Trickler too.
https://ceproducts.shop/collections/reloading-systems
Digital scale nightmare. - Stugotz - 12-28-2021
Harpoon1 Wrote:CE Products Inc still has FX-120i available for $470. I think theyre a dealer for Adams Auto-Trickler too.I saw this balance (from this website) before I placed my order for mine. So I'm curious, how can they sell the balance for a significantly less price than everyone else?
https://ceproducts.shop/collections/reloading-systems
Digital scale nightmare. - SCJim - 12-28-2021
A& D 120 is $470 plus shipping from Canada at Cambridge.Mine was $515 shipped to south east USA
https://ceproducts.shop/products/fx-120i-reloading-scale-122g-x-0-001g
Digital scale nightmare. - Harpoon1 - 12-28-2021
Stugotz Wrote:I saw this balance (from this website) before I placed my order for mine. So I'm curious, how can they sell the balance for a significantly less price than everyone else?
IDK but, its legit and its where I purchased mine a couple of years ago.
Digital scale nightmare. - SCJim - 12-28-2021
Stugotz Wrote:I saw this balance (from this website) before I placed my order for mine. So I'm curious, how can they sell the balance for a significantly less price than everyone else?
CE is located in Canada. My bet is that all the US dealers for AnD have a minimum price they agree to sell for that is set by AND and Canadian dealers do not. They are legit, most of the people I know with a AnD have bought from them. Adam MacDonald who is also Canadian uses the exclusively to distribute the Autotrickler.