Supggestions wanted for a Scale for weighing pellets.

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Lt.Dan

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I know there are different opinions concerning weighing pellets to increase accuracy but I want to give it a try.

I need to buy one so I seeking your suggestions.

What I desire is repeatability. I currently have a small digital scale used in reloading but if I use it to weigh the same 8.44 grain pellet five times I'll get five different weights.
 
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Runs off a wall plug or 3 AAA if you're out and about. Has a plastic cover to keep dust and debris out when not in use. Bought this in 2018 and still in use weekly.
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Digital scales are subject to air currents which can give you variable readings, also interference on the electrical line will cause problems ( florescent bulbs were are a common one ) also one should turn on the scale and let warm up/stabilize before use. Scales may or may not have gotten better in these areas over the years. Good scales do not float , a lot of the less costly ones do. heck, stray air currents even effect my beam units. I can't give any suggestions as to make / brand as I haven't looked at them in years.
 
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If you are going to the trouble to sort by weight, then get a good lab scale. I use this one
www.creedmoorsports.com

Creedmoor Sports TRX-925 Precision Reloading Scale

The TRX-925 is one of the most accurate and precise powder scales on the market that directly meets the needs of reloaders who are looking for the pinnacle of performance.
www.creedmoorsports.com www.creedmoorsports.com
 
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I use my trusty and ancient RCBS 1010 powder scale, it has never let me down. Replace the powder tray with the powder funnel / tray. It is an RCBS part. You will need to tare the new funnel by removing a couple pieces of the lead shot in the holder for it. The funnel is a real time saver and you can still weigh pellets. I was impressed with the H+N Barracudas in .22. 18.3 grain pellet 18 grains recovered after firing.
 
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If ypur just trying to go with something inexpensive and fairly repeatable, try the small Frankford Arsenal scale. Mine has served me well.

A method I use make sure I'm getting repeatable piles of sort time after time is to keep old samples from the previous sorting sessions to re-test at the beginning of the new session. That way no matter what the scale is reading (on the new day) each will be the same weight. Double verify everything is giving the same reading and start sorting based on the current verified numbers.

 
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If you are in the city or have Cannabis shops nearby a small accurate electronic scale can be had for 20-30 bucks. Ebay and Amazon as well.
I like the old school balance beam of my 1010, accurate and trustworthy, still manufactured AFAIK. The funnel pan is a big upgrade. Powder goes directly in the case from the scale, I weigh each charge for rifle rounds.
 
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Google is your friend for that one. Many common objects have a consistent weight. W/O splitting hairs a US nickel weighs 5 grams. It's not hard to check the calibration of a scale quickly. Truly "calibrating" a high precision scale is a whole deal involving precision check weights, temperature and atmospheric pressure. Or just go to Toledo. No springs, honest weight. When is the last time you saw that little marketing gem? I doubt they make analog scales anymore.
 
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Use common items for check weights.
Current US dime 2.27 gram
Current US Nickel 5 gram
I Milliliter of distilled water is exactly one gram
Most scales come with one or more check weights. In my experience the cheapie electronic scales are quite accurate.
I can remember having an Ohaus triple beam back in the day used for weighing Poly resin material spent 2 or 3 hundred on it and stolen from my locked cabinet at work. Grrrr. I have a real good idea who and why it was stolen, that was years ago. I am in a bit better shape than them today, but they have a nice scale. :) I am sure they still use it.
 
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Airgun-hobbyist said:
If ypur just trying to go with something inexpensive and fairly repeatable, try the small Frankford Arsenal scale. Mine has served me well.

A method I use make sure I'm getting repeatable piles of sort time after time is to keep old samples from the previous sorting sessions to re-test at the beginning of the new session. That way no matter what the scale is reading (on the new day) each will be the same weight. Double verify everything is giving the same reading and start sorting based on the current verified numbers.

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Have the same one, works well all the time.
 
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Thank the chips! No not the potato chips. Digital solid state electronics.
Our world is a much better place thanks to digital devices. The "chips" used in cell phones are truly changing our world. Accelerometers, GPS. temperature atmospheric pressure all on tiny chip. Our mobile phones assures the tech will be cheap due to the production quantities. There is a reason chip making facilities are called a foundry as they are conceptually quite similar.
 
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Digital scales are subject to air currents which can give you variable readings, also interference on the electrical line will cause problems ( florescent bulbs were are a common one ) also one should turn on the scale and let warm up/stabilize before use. Scales may or may not have gotten better in these areas over the years. Good scales do not float , a lot of the less costly ones do. heck, stray air currents even effect my beam units. I can't give any suggestions as to make / brand as I haven't looked at them in years.
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