TonyH Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Have a yen for some top scales, used RCBS 5-0-2 (?) for years and OK but got a little sticky, also took ages to settle. Might the Redding be the dog's whotsits? Seems to cost £80 - £90. I like Redding stuff. All opinions welcome. Thanks, TonyH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxshooter Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Have a yen for some top scales, used RCBS 5-0-2 (?) for years and OK but got a little sticky, also took ages to settle. Might the Redding be the dog's whotsits? Seems to cost £80 - £90. I like Redding stuff. All opinions welcome.Thanks, TonyH RCBS 10-10 or the Ohaus equivalent (same scales different colour) are as far as I'm aware the best of the beam scales about Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 I'll second the Ohaus / RCBS bid. I have an ancient Ohaus Dial-a-Grain that is dead nutz accurate after 40 years.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Thanks guys. I've been looking around and AFAICS the UK Ohaus distributor doesn't handle the reloading type scales - it would seem to make sense to get a scale direct from the manufacturer rather than one rebadged by e.g. RCBS. Not planning any US trips anytime soon either, sigh... Dealers are asking nearly £160 for that RCBS 10-10 which seems excessive. Might just get another 5-0-2 or the similar (not sure in what way) the 5-0-5 - mine served me for twenty years or so before getting sticky & erratic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilishdave Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 I use the reading ones never used others so cant compare. The redding ones are easy to use and seam to settle quickly. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skany Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 im using 502's & thought they settled very quick! altho that was after my lee ones! cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Ohaus Dial-a-Grain is argaubly the best beam balance scale available but alas its no longer in production, however the not as good dial-a gram is if you dont mind converting gram to grains. second hand examples of the dial a grain come up for sale every now and then on ebay.com in the USA but always reach a premium price. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 I use the reading ones never used others so cant compare. The redding ones are easy to use and seam to settle quickly. Dave That's the Redding #2 Master? Have you always found it accurate and consistent? I like Redding kit, mostly use their dies, but I gather the Redding scale uses a different bearing system from most other scales. TonyH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Ohaus Dial-a-Grain is argaubly the best beam balance scale available but alas its no longer in production, however the not as good dial-a gram is if you dont mind converting gram to grains.second hand examples of the dial a grain come up for sale every now and then on ebay.com in the USA but always reach a premium price. Ian. If you have an Ohaus, where did you get it? Just curious. Thanks, TonyH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Tony. A local gunshop had two like-new RCBS 10-10 scales in a few weeks back at $40US each. If you get really stymied and are willing to pay the freight, I'd be willing to pick one up for you. (If they are still there) I'm off for the City on Saturday. Let me know.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Tony. A local gunshop had two like-new RCBS 10-10 scales in a few weeks back at $40US each. If you get really stymied and are willing to pay the freight, I'd be willing to pick one up for you. (If they are still there) I'm off for the City on Saturday. Let me know.~Andrew Andrew, I sent you a PM about this. TonyH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxshooter Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Tony. A local gunshop had two like-new RCBS 10-10 scales in a few weeks back at $40US each. If you get really stymied and are willing to pay the freight, I'd be willing to pick one up for you. (If they are still there) I'm off for the City on Saturday. Let me know.~Andrew Thats a major bargain If youre buying a set for Tony I'd gladly take the other set and spilt the shipping with him Payment by paypal as a gift Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Got your PM's , all. If they are there on Saturday, I'll get them and contact you. You can send the $$ to my cousin in Scotland and I'll collect from him when I show up this spring.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Got your PM's , all. If they are there on Saturday, I'll get them and contact you. You can send the $$ to my cousin in Scotland and I'll collect from him when I show up this spring.~Andrew Sounds perfect! Get both if you can, and I'll pass one to Mark. Thanks very much. TonyH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 No problem. I often feel bad for you guys being so far away from the source. Such items are usually really inexpensive here by comparison. I have a Dial-o-Grain but these 10-10's were in such good shape I almost snatched them up when in there last. Same fellow had a Forrester trimmer for $15. HE gets a lot of used equipment.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I went to the gunshop that has the 10-10 scales on Saturday and found them closed because they were attending the local gunshow with a good deal of their guns. I went to the Gunshow (a planned stop anyhow) and the found their tables. The owner says he is pretty sure there is one of the 10-10's there but there may be two. I told him to hold it for me and I'd be in to get it. He was fine with that. So next weekend I'll go have a look see.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I went to the gunshop that has the 10-10 scales on Saturday and found them closed because they were attending the local gunshow with a good deal of their guns. I went to the Gunshow (a planned stop anyhow) and the found their tables. The owner says he is pretty sure there is one of the 10-10's there but there may be two. I told him to hold it for me and I'd be in to get it. He was fine with that. So next weekend I'll go have a look see.~Andrew Andrew, thanks for the update. Ah, those US gunshows - I only ever saw one, years ago in Detroit, but it was great, lotsa goodies that made my mouth water. I know the Feds don't like 'em though, especially (I imagine) Obama's administration. Regards, TonyH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Andrew, thanks for the update. Ah, those US gunshows - I only ever saw one, years ago in Detroit, but it was great, lotsa goodies that made my mouth water. I know the Feds don't like 'em though, especially (I imagine) Obama's administration.Regards, TonyH This show was mostly over prices junk but then again, my buddy found a left hand stocked Anschutz 64MS 22LR for $300 out the door so you never know tl you go! We shot it last night with a darned cheapo air-rifle scope and I fired a one-holer at 25 M with Aguila Subs; I mean a single hole. Couldn't buy that rifle now for three times that much!! ~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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