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  1. #1
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    Default Does anyone still use a beam scale?

    When my father started teaching me to reload about 50 years ago..(yeah i feel old lol) we used a beam scale (and I still have it) and continued to use one until maybe 10 years ago or so when I bought a digital scale. I still use that digital scale but also have a Frankford Arsenal intellidropper Just curious if any of you guys still use the old beam scales anymore?

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    Default Re: Does anyone still use a beam scale?

    I still use one.
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    Default Re: Does anyone still use a beam scale?

    I use one also. I haven't seen a need to change from what works.

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    Default Re: Does anyone still use a beam scale?

    My situation is exactly like yours. My late Father*s 1950s Redding beam sits unused since I bought a PACT scale and trickler combo years ago.

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    Default Re: Does anyone still use a beam scale?

    Still using a beam scale.
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    Default Re: Does anyone still use a beam scale?

    Beam scale here. Have certified weight to regularly check accuracy of it.
    It ain't what they call you, it's what you answer to.

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    Default Re: Does anyone still use a beam scale?

    I still use one of the many I have , don't trust digital ( had two that failed )
    DAN

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    Default Re: Does anyone still use a beam scale?

    i use one

  9. #9
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    Default Re: Does anyone still use a beam scale?

    Absolutely! I found I dislike the digital scales. They never seem constant. I've an RCBS scale that I've found to be excellent! I'm also in the habit of using check weights before I start a reloading session.


    "Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities".

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    Default Re: Does anyone still use a beam scale?

    I'm too busy not reloading to use a beam scale - or even know what a beam scale IS for that matter.
    I called to check my ZIP CODE!....DY-NO-MITE!!!

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