Dillon beam scale?

[leadhead]

Is the Dillon beam scale the same as the RCBS 505? The beam looks the same, but the
base is different. Both are made by Ohaus. Been looking for a 505, but the Dillon looks
to be the same scale. Any info would be great. Thanks.
Denny

[imashooter2]

The base being different means they aren’t the same scale rebranded. Are they mechanically equivalent? Probably.

[1hole]

Hardly matters what color or shape the base comes in, any powder scale made by Ohaus is very good.

[Winger Ed.]

Bring up a picture of beam powder scales from all the major players:

Except for Lee, All the major brand scales look like they were made by one company, some with even a few interchangeable parts.

Lee's might be from them too, just a different style. Their old 'safety scale' sure looks a lot like older ones from other labels.
It wouldn't be any harder for them than any other factory making two or three different but similar things.

[David2011]

I have one. Functionality it’s no different from my 505.

[Livin_cincy]

The Dillon uses (3) poise to set the weight. Redding, Hornady, Lyman & RCBS current models use a (2) poise method.

You can watch videos on them all. For me, the (3) poise is just easier to use mentally. It is not better or more accurate.

I also find the Dillon easy to read. Just a preference.

Price difference over 20+ years makes them all about the same.

Colour wise, I like the Lyman Orange !!!😂😂

[1066]

You are quite correct - the whole beam of the Dillon Eliminator is interchangeable with the RCBS 505 as are the agate bearings. Recent Dillon Eliminator's that I have come across have all been made in Mexico.

Here's one I brushed up a while ago:

[derek45]

DILLON is good to go

mine is made by ohaus

[doulos]

I have one. I like it.