Good old scale. Oil damping was a gimmick, the proper use of a scale is to not wait for the beam to stop.
It is an excellent scale. It is oil dampened but I've found old fashioned "3 in 0ne" doesn't creep over the top and get all over the base or effect the pivots. I've had mine since 1972 when my dad quit reloading. Just be sure to clean every exposed inch of it with dish detergent and a soft toothbrush before using. Like any scale a proper set of scale weights will give you confidence. I do kinda agree, once you get comfortable with it, it's OK to eyeball the weight before the beam comes to a complete stop. This scale is a bit slower than for instance a 505 as it is not magnetically dampened.
"An ignorant person is one who doesn't know what you have just found out." Will Rogers
I prefer the hydraulic dampening over the magnetic dampening to be honest. Its quicker and smooth.
However, I know what you are saying, a gentle touch doesn't cause the scale to fluctuate.
That's a great scale, it'll never wear out if taken care of. I have the oil damper model, bought it new in the mid 50's when I got started loading. Box is marked $14.00. Contrary to what others have said, the oil dampening feature works great for me. Been using it continuously for 60 years. With that brass beam, yours pre-dates mine. Why not give Redding a call?
check down in vintage reloading tools, pressman has pics and info
Wow! I didn't even know that forum was here! There goes the rest of the night carousing that gem!
So according to Pressman, I have a1949 Redding #1!
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post3997464
Some times it's the pot,
Some times it's the pan,
It might even be the skillet,
But, most of the time, it's the cook.
I had one very much like that except the scale pan was brass. The underside of the scale said Pelouze was the manufacturer. They're still in business and still make scales, though not for reloading.
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BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
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