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    digital scale for reloading??

    is it wise to use a quality digital scale for measuring powder when reloading? just wondering as i have access to a good one.

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    Re: digital scale for reloading??

    A scale is a must. Digital vs mechanical .. the debate may never end. If you can get a good deal on an electronic, grab it as any scale is better than no scale. The only downside I have heard with electronic scales is that as the battery(ies) wear down, there seems to be more frequent "zeroing" required. Personally, I like the good old mechanical scale, never have to worry about batteries.

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    Re: digital scale for reloading??

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    Digital isn't much faster than regular, if you aren't using a combined dispenser/scale unit.
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    Re: digital scale for reloading??

    Quote Originally Posted by Dale View Post
    is it wise to use a quality digital scale for measuring powder when reloading? just wondering as i have access to a good one.
    I've got a mechanical and a digital. The digital has no advantage unless it has an automatic dispenser attached to it. If I'm doing 20 rounds I trickle each charge and use the mechanical scale. If I'm doing more than that I use the digital with the auo dispenser. (the auto dispenser takes about 5 minutes to properly clean when you are done. The manual scale takes 5 seconds to clean

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    Re: digital scale for reloading??

    Digital maybe faster for some chores like sorting brass, bullets, cartridges, But its not often this is necessary.
    If you can get a good deal on an electronic, grab it as any scale is better than no scale.
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    But I will buy the digital, if for sale ?
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