Question about weighing powder

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p5200

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What I did was set my digital scale to measure grains. Then I placed my small plastic tray/funnel combination on the scale which measured 102 grns. my Lyman manual suggested 25 grn. starting point. So, I added enough powder as I read the scales till it read 127 grains. did I do this correctly and safely? Just a safety concern since it's my first reload. Thanks! :)
 
There is a button which says tare so I will read my manual again now that I know what the button is used for. Thanks!
 
On some scales there is also a 0 button that you push once you put your pan or whatever on the scale. It will then read 0 and you are ready to add powder.
I dont know what scale you are using so its hard to say.
Also make sure you check the calibration if you have a weight for that.
 
p5200 said:
Hi Vern, this is the scale I bought. will get something better later. Thanks! http://www.roc-import.com/gb/div/precision_scale.php
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I had a scale very much like this one. It is OK for checking what your measure is throwing, weighing bullets, but they tend to drift and you need a wind cover as they are very sensetive to wind currants. Do not expect better than about 2-3 tenths grain accuracy from this scale. Fortunately I dropped it one night and now I have a much better scale that does not drift. It is also very accurate as I have compared it to a very expensive lab scale that weighs to 4 decimel places. Mine only goes to 3 but was the same as the lab scale to 3 places. It is a Safeco brand and has both battery and 110 converter power. Had it about 3 months and very happy with it. One reason is that it has a built in wind shield that is hinged. Once it locks in, it does not drift.

Donald
 
Donald said:
I had a scale very much like this one. It is OK for checking what your measure is throwing, weighing bullets, but they tend to drift and you need a wind cover as they are very sensetive to wind currants. Do not expect better than about 2-3 tenths grain accuracy from this scale. Fortunately I dropped it one night and now I have a much better scale that does not drift. It is also very accurate as I have compared it to a very expensive lab scale that weighs to 4 decimel places. Mine only goes to 3 but was the same as the lab scale to 3 places. It is a Safeco brand and has both battery and 110 converter power. Had it about 3 months and very happy with it. One reason is that it has a built in wind shield that is hinged. Once it locks in, it does not drift.

Donald
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I tried to find your Safeco scale on line and haven't been able to find it. Could you post their website?

Thanks,

gt40
 
Due to my failing memory I was only close. Kind of like my shooting. Here is the one I got. http://www.scales-co.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=340&category_id=74 I ended up calling the guy and talking to him direct. I found this scale on ebay, but thought I might get a better deal direct from him. Nada, but he did throw in the converter to power from the wall. So far I am happy with it. Time of course will tell. YMMV.

PS. Edit: I got the 30 gram model.

Donald
 
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