Advice on a thermometer

[shuckinthecorn]

Is the RCBS worth the extra money? The first one seems to be the same as a Lyman.

Might there be something else I should be looking at?

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=00036MTH1000

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=0004481175

[RickinTN]

I have two of the first one. The original one I bought that the "head" came loose and would rotate putting the needle anywhere I wanted it. I also have the free replacement the "distributor" sent me to replace the first one. Service was quick on the replacement. I "indexed" the first one to match the second and put them both in the melt and had readings varying more than 100 degrees between the two. I then bought an RCBS thermometer and haven't looked back. My suggestion is don't waste your money on the first one.
Good Luck with your choice,
Rick

[DLCTEX]

PM member Swede Nelson and see if he is still selling thermometers. I got one from him several years ago that is still working well.

[shuckinthecorn]

I was about to have a hissie fit to get one ordered, so I bought the RCBS a while ago. Will keep your suggestion in mind, if this one dies. Thanks!

[ffries61]

I use this one, made by Tel-Tru, made in USA, about 30$ shipped

http://www.amazon.com/Tel-Tru-LT225R-Replacement-Thermometer-degrees/dp/B0055777EU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1389477880&sr=8-5&keywords=tel+tru+thermometer

[detox]

Here is same version without RCBS name.
http://www.rotometals.com/product-p/lead_thermometer.htm