Author Topic: Pellet scale? (Read 8215 times))

condor22 · « **on:** March 19, 2014, 10:38:44 AM »

Thinking about buying a inexpensive pellet scale. Maybe around the hundred dollar budget? What scale are you using? Opinions, pro's, con's, recommendations and your experience. Thanks.

ezman604 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2014, 11:30:24 AM »

I will look at mine when I get home but I paid somewhere in the neighborhood of $30 US for mine and it is accurate to .1gr. Quite well enough for airgun use IMO. Will post after I get home what brand and model.

Monkeydad1969 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2014, 11:33:06 AM »

I am interested, too. I would like to have one for my shrine.

Joe

ezman604 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2014, 11:54:33 AM »

Did an Amazon.com search for my purchase. Here it is. I'm quite pleased with it for the use I get. It certainly opened my eyes as to how varied any tin or box of ammo actually weighs out.

ericw · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2014, 12:05:24 PM »

Bullit · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2014, 12:11:12 PM »

FWIW, a tip with the cheaper digital scales...
To get the most accuracy with lighter product on the scale. Add a couple ounces on the scale first, and zero it out. Then add your product to the scale. Adding the "preloaded" weight really helps these type scales.

Bwalton · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2014, 01:35:54 PM »

this is the scale that I use I zero it with a dollar bill = 1gram works great!

condor22 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2014, 01:48:57 PM »

Quote from: Bwalton on March 19, 2014, 01:35:54 PM

this is the scale that I use I zero it with a dollar bill = 1gram works great!

This one has my interest, because it's on 'Sale' for $9.99 @ Amazon!

Pappy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2014, 03:49:35 PM »

My research has come up with the GemPro 250 Digital. Great reviews.

DavidS · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2014, 11:55:58 PM »

I just use a balance type scale that is made for weighing powder, acurate to 1/20th of a grain (more so if your eyes can focus on exactly how far between two marks you are). Bought it at Cabelas.

It works great and no worry about calibration accuracy

. The purely balance mechanical scales have advantages.

It costs about $30 if I remember correctly.

condor22 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2014, 07:31:55 AM »

Quote from: DavidS on March 20, 2014, 11:55:58 PM

I just use a balance type scale that is made for weighing powder, accurate to 1/20th of a grain (more so if your eyes can focus on exactly how far between two marks you are). Bought it at Cabelas.

It works great and no worry about calibration accuracy . The purely balance mechanical scales have advantages.

It costs about $30 if I remember correctly.

Thanks, would have never thought about analog balance beam scales.

No batteries ever! I'll look @ them a bit closer.

grumpy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2014, 09:00:07 AM »

I use this scale Its excellent !

vinenator · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2014, 09:08:30 AM »

i have the same one that ezman604 recommends. it does a good job.

when testing, i'll weigh 10 pellets to get an average and then shoot 8 (size of magazine).

very small and easy to carry in a tool box.

Jim_R · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2014, 02:01:35 PM »

I just bought this...

I guess I'll see how it does soon.

Bwalton · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2014, 02:05:01 PM »

Quote from: Jim_R on March 21, 2014, 02:01:35 PM

I just bought this...

I guess I'll see how it does soon.

I have that one works very well. Its all you need for pellets

Gunut · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2014, 03:14:41 PM »

I do not trust digital scales, I use a Dillon Eliminator Scale. https://www.dillonprecision.com/content/p/9/pid/25215/catid/7/Dillon__039_s___039_Eliminator__039__Scale

Habanero69er · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2014, 07:02:44 PM »

Quote from: ezman604 on March 19, 2014, 11:54:33 AM

Did an Amazon.com search for my purchase. Here it is. I'm quite pleased with it for the use I get. It certainly opened my eyes as to how varied any tin or box of ammo actually weighs out.

Took your advice & bought one of those early this morning. With over 500 reviews, ranked at 4 out of 5 stars & for $23.00, sounds like a good little scale for what I need.

Scrambler82 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 08, 2014, 02:53:42 AM »

Most scales that come with a tray, should use it when weighing items.
As stated above... These scales are,designed to use the try because zeroing without the tray sets the weighing mechanism too low and doesn't allow,for,proper balance within the scale.
Add the tray, zero the scale with the tray in place, then do your weighing using the tray.

I was surprised to see that Video of the AWS Gemini 20 Scale use without the tray.
One other problem in using the scale without the tray is dirt getting inside the scale around the center.

ericw · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2014, 09:54:00 PM »

Interesting thought on preload requirement for accuracy with strain gauge based scales but it turns out that this isn't a concern with them. Linearity near zero strain is not an issue. A bigger concern with them is temperature and humidity changes which should not be a problem indoors between calibration and measurements. This scale uses a 3 point calibration scheme that is as effective with or without the pan installed. I tried mine with and without the pan with same results. The pan does offer some protection from stuff getting down in around the small platform but I haven't had that problem so far. I just don't like screwing around with the pan when not needed.

strever · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2014, 11:20:01 PM »

this is very similar to the scale i use and mine seems very accurate
more so then many of the expensive ones, i also have a Dillon
a .001gram accuracy equals .02 accuracy for grains
the last tin of JSB's varied from 10.10 to 10.80 grains which is 3/4 of a grain diff
most were in the 10.25 to 10.35 range
now sorting for head size is the next pain

Quote from: ezman604 on March 19, 2014, 11:54:33 AM

Did an Amazon.com search for my purchase. Here it is. I'm quite pleased with it for the use I get. It certainly opened my eyes as to how varied any tin or box of ammo actually weighs out.

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