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]

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