What scale for weighing ingots and reclaimed bullets?

[Naphtali]

I have ingots from several ingot molds, and several buckets of reclaimed bullet scrap. To obtain casting mixes as close to what I specify as I can get, I want to weigh everything that enters my pot. While I have several accurate bullet/powder scales, the maximum weight my scales can measure is about 1000 grains each. I need a scale whose capacity is at least five pounds (3500 grains) with accuracy ± 0.02 pound. Although I prefer non-electronic scales, I'll be happy with something durable that works.

Anyone have suggestions based upon his use?

[ph4570]

Many years ago I purchased an electronic "postal" scale. I have used it thousands of times for a variety of items. It still works like new and has maintained accuracy. Mine goes up to 75# but they are available with different capacities. As I recall I paid about $50 on ebay or amazon.

Mine is an ULTRASHIP ULTRA-75.

UPDATE:
I just searched -- amazon has the ultra-55 for $30.

[pworley1]

http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-scale-95364.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-scale-95364.html

[country gent]

It depends on how big a batch Im making and of what. For big batches Iuse the old feed scales from the farm mechanical balance scales these have counter wieght to almost 800 lbs total )-100lbs on beam 4 100lb wieghts and a 500lb wieght then either this scales or a vendors 100 lb scales for alloy agents. The feed scales is nice due to the big platform to set items Although you cant "tare" buckets or containers easily. Although I can set a bushel basket on it and wieght everything out together. For small batches i use the100lb scales and work from there.

[Lars-K]

There is two at eBay. Search for ULTRASHIP ULTRA 75
Price from $34

[HATCH]

Find one that does counting. Then you can use it for loaded rounds or boolits.

[bangerjim]

95364 from HF. Have 2 of them. Does everything you will need to weigh lbs/oz/gms. Perfect for up to 11# of ingots.

If you need to count stuff, weigh 10 of what ever you have and do the math on the total.
A no-brainer.

banger

[DaveInFloweryBranchGA]

I have an Accupost scale I bought off of ebay to weigh packages. Works up to about ten pounds. Cost me I think
~ $26.00 delivered.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AccuPost-10LB-USB-Digital-Shipping-Postal-Scale-Great-for-UPS-USPS-FedEx-/281369941740?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4182f496ec

I really like this scale.

[alfloyd]

I got this one. It goes on sale often.
http://www.harborfreight.com/70-lb-32-kg-digital-postal-scale-95069.html

Lafaun

[ipijohn]

I use my salmon scale, hang on a grocery bag, tare it out and add stuff. Good multi tasker. Wife also uses it to weight packages when she ddoes USPS from home. Works up to 50 pounds.

[Handloader109]

Postal scale, I've an old mechanical, 5 pounds one side and 50 on the other. would be great for ingots, but no counting:)

[imashooter2]

Any postal scale will give you more than the accuracy you want. Chinese 35 pound scales are all over and cheap.

It's a lot easier figuring your alloy percentages and weight additions if you go metric...