Does anyone still use a beam scale?

[JenniferG]

I've used a Lyman beam scale for 30+ years but I bought a digital last year.

[Lycanthrope]

The only thing you give up with a beam scale over a good auto is speed. Done right, they can be highly accurate for a fraction of the cost.

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[oldengineer]

I started with an RCBS 5-0-5 beam but later got a Dillon D-Terminator and have used it exclusively.

[buckengr]

Yep, I use the beam scale as a periodic safety check on the digital.

[northny]

I mostly use one of my two digital scales. However I still keep my beam scale in top condition to use in case of an “extended power outage”. For that reason I bought a second beam scale that stays at camp.

[mrat]

beam here

[RemSPS]

Retired the beam years ago. Use a Hornady digital and rcbs charge master.

[oldengineer]

Have a 5-0-5 and a Dillon digital. I use the 505 for trickle charging 5.56 loads and the Dillon for everything else.

[slaptrigger]

If it ain’t broke, don’t try to fixit. Still running the beam here.

[WVBob]

I use the 5-0-5 I got 45 years ago .