Beam powder scale?

[leadhead]

Can someone tell me the name of a beam powder scale that has larger notch's on the beam?
I'm having a hard time trying to hit the right ones on most of the scales that I have.
Then, a small bump will make the small poise jump to a different notch.
Maybe I'm just getting to old. I didn't seem to have this trouble when I was younger.
Thanks for any information.
leadhead

[Mk42gunner]

I've mostly used RCBS or Lyman marketed Ohaus scales, they all seemed to have decent sized notches.

A friend had a Dillon thirty years ago and I don't remember any trouble setting it, but I also had 20-17 vision then too.

The Lee scale is a royal PITA to set in good light, I will not recommend it for anyone. It seems accurate once set though, just not very user friendly.

I've started carrying a flashlight to make things easier to see, even in daylight. Also a cheap magnifying glass can be useful.

Robert

[gwpercle]

I'm 72 and find the RCBS 5-0-5 scale has notches that keep the poise in place .
I've never knocked one out of it's notch accidentally ... and I'm pretty fumble-fingered .

Can't say as much for the Redding #1 ... it's notches wern't as deep / secure .
Gary

[hc18flyer]

I have fat fingers, so I use a long set of tweezers. My Lyman M5 stays put, unless it is a really big bump, then I better double check everything. hc18flyer

[bosterr]

My Redding #2 seems to have decent notches.

[pworley1]

I have never had a problem with my M5 moving and I also use a magnifying glass to double check the placement.

[Winger Ed.]

I use a Lyman.
I put it a little farther back on the bench than I did in the old days, that seems to help avoid bumps.
I also clean my glasses real well when I'm getting it set up.

[beemer]

The older Hornady M scales seem easier to set up than some of the others. I have RCBS and Ohaus in my stash but the Hornady's are my favorite for that very reason. I can't comment on the newer scales.

[G W Wade]

Do not remember where, but I read a post about someone made a stand to hold a magnafying lens in front of scale to make reading easier. Been looking for proper equipment to set one up. GW

[hc18flyer]

I bent a piece of tin to sit under my Lyman M5, and hold my smart phone . I use a free 'magnifying glass app's set at 2x. It works awesome for me, can't beat the price either. hc18flyer

[hc18flyer]

299635
The tin is bent to form a LOWERED shelf to hold the camera in the correct spot.

[hc18flyer]

Sorry, I should have rotated the picture first.

[Bazoo]

The 505 is what I use. It has a large poise with 10 grain increments, and 2 small poises with 1 grain and .1 grain increments. It’s easy to see and set.

The 5-10, or 10-10 is similar, except it has a rotating drum instead of a small poise. It locks in place and can’t be knocked cattywampus.

[Land Owner]

A "bore scope" is an inexpensive alternative. The Net is full of possibilities. I bought a $12 one with a 15-foot lead. The "Smart Phone" Ap was an easy download, is easy to use, and the scope works great through the Smart Phone.

[JSnover]

RCBS M1000. It's easy to see and set the graduations and it's easy to read the pointer when you're dialing in that last tenth of a grain.

[leadhead]

OK Guys... thanks for the replies. I'll try some of those.
leadhead

[Harter66]

Another for the Ohaus M5 .

[mdi]

I had the same problem. It would be easy to deepen the notches with a knife edge needle file, but you would have to recalibrate the scale. Instead I went to an RCBS 5-10, with the rotary drum poise. My Lyman D5 is a great scale, but I had to re-weigh 35, 44 Magnum charges because the 1/10th poise jumped .2 gr heavier...

[John Boy]

Trouble seeing the notches ?
Time to be a digital ….

[salpal48]

I suggest an Ohaus 505 . Pleanty of New one's on ebay for sale

[Three44s]

My scales that I own were acquired in the following order:

RCBS 505, 510, 1010 and finally a RCBS 304 Dial A Grain

For larger charges like the 304, but for smaller ones I break out the 510.

The 505 I own is loaned to a friend but my gripe with it is that often, when I remove the scale pan with powder the “tenths” tab jumps two or three notches. If was going to keep that scale I would add a pencil eraser for the pointer end of the beam to bump into and hopefully dampen the hard landing the beam now makes.

Three44s

[truckerdave397]

You could take a file and make the notches bigger. Just kidding. I have a couple RCBS 10-10 scales and I think that they are great.

[Livin_cincy]

I have the Dillon (3) poise beam scale. I prefer (3) over the industry standard of (2).

I have never had an issue.

[jetinteriorguy]

299635
The tin is bent to form a LOWERED shelf to hold the camera in the correct spot.

This is ingenious. I’m going to give this a try, I already have the APP.

[1066]

The 3 poise scales all have more positive notches on the beam. On a 3 poise scale like a RCBS 505 the notches on the beam for the main poise are at 10 grain intervals, quite deep and positive, the RCBS 502 uses exactly the same body as the 505 but is a 2 poise scale. The notches on the beam of a 2 poise scale are at 5gn intervals ie. two notches for every one in the same space.

2 poise scales include, (From memory) All have 5 grain notches.
RCBS 502, Lyman M5, Redding #2, Hornady L&L, all current and recent Lyman. RCBS M500.

3 poise scales with 10gn notches include:
RCBS/Ohaus 10/10, 5-10, 505, M1000, Dillon Eliminator, Hornady "M" type.

Technically - from the consistent weighing point of view, there may be a slight advantage with a two poise scale but not necessarily the easiest to use.

[leadhead]

1066.... Your right. I found a old Ohaus 505 scale in my stash and set it up.
The notches are deeper and a lot easier to see and set. O happy day...
Thanks for the info.
leadhead