If I wanted to buy a good quality electronic scale that was highly accurate and was the most likely to last a lifetime, which type should I get. Wanted to get one for reloading too, anyway. Thanks.
scales So much is dependent on the resolution with which you wish to weigh. I have to use a scale for coin and gemstone purposes, so I chose a scale by JS-VG with a capacity of 40 grams and a resolution of 0.005 g. It weighs in grams, carats, pennyweights, grains, and a bunch of other stuff I'll never use. So, basically, you need to consider the capacity (how much stuff you'll want to weigh at any one time), the resolution (how precisely you want to weigh it), and cross this with your financial means. I think I paid $80-$90 for my scale. I highly suggest that you consider Old Will Knott's Weighing Scales for your purchase. I got good service from them. The website is www.oldwillknottscales.com Good luck!
Thanks for the reply. I looked around a little and it seemed like the more you could weigh, the more you paid, especially for the precision. I ended up getting a common pocket, 30.00 one off ebay tonight. I've seen it posted here before. It has the blue back light. It weighs to 100 grams and is accurate to 0.01 grams. All I need. I have a conversion program from work that converts just about anything to anything. So grams, grains and ounces is plenty for me. I won't use it a whole lot. Just for my own curiosity, such as comparing coin weights in a roll, checking for a possible counterfeit now and then, and likely for reloading. Says it has a lifetime warranty. I think the reloading brands are over-priced for what they are. I never realized it before but it looks like you're paying for the name with them.
Reloading ammunition. As in saving spent cases, cleaning them, re-sizing, priming, dropping new powder in, seating a new bullet and pressing and crimping it in. The powder has to be weighed out so you don't over charge them. For example, a .40 caliber shell takes about 9 to 10 grains of smokeless powder.
