Scale Suggestions?

[phade]

Been using a scale for archery (weight bh, arrows, etc.) for my BH209 measurements.

It needs to be calibrated after being off for a while and I don't have the weights...they were lost somewhere.

Is there a good scale with a modest price that can be suggested? Say under $100 but preferably in that $75 range. Not really wanting to spend that much to measure, but will if there's nothing worth while out.

[HUNT6246]

I'm not familiar with calibrating scales, but as long as the scale works, could you borrow or use a rifle bullet say 100 grains or so to calibrate your scale? I'd think that would get you pretty close and would likely be accurate enough. It would save the cost of buying a whole new scale.

[fasteddie]

I'm not familiar with calibrating scales, but as long as the scale works, could you borrow or use a rifle bullet say 100 grains or so to calibrate your scale? I'd think that would get you pretty close and would likely be accurate enough. It would save the cost of buying a whole new scale.

Not a bad idea . Have it weighed on a calibrated scale before using . Some bullets can vary a grain or so . Mark it with a felt tip before weighing . I would try something like a 240 grain bullet if I were to do this .

[bubba]

a great way to calibrate. and cheaper than a new scale.

[fasteddie]

a great way to calibrate. and cheaper than a new scale.

I thought you were on a sabbatical leave for a while ..........

[bubba]

read my it is time post, At the request of another poster, I have returned. Plus I missed you guys

[phade]

I'll try that. It's a decent scale, but not what I would call a long-term scale for longtime muzzleloading use.

[landtracdeerhunter]

Not trying to high jack the thread from phade, but say a guy has no scale to weigh BH 209, what would be a good one that don't kill the bank?

[fasteddie]

I prefer using the Beam Scale but you could get a digital scale cheap . Here are a couple of possibilities from Midway Shooting Supplies . If you can find one of these in a gun / ammo supply store , it might be cheaper due to Midway's shipping costs .

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/658771/redding-2-master-magnetic-powder-scale-505-grain-capacity

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/175512/frankford-arsenal-ds-750-electronic-powder-scale-750-grain-capacity

[Culvercreek hunt club]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/175512/frankford-arsenal-ds-750-electronic-powder-scale-750-grain-capacity

This one stays dead nuts to my balance beam . they go on sale from time to time for $20.

[landtracdeerhunter]

Thanks guys. Why do u prefer the beam scale? Do u recommend having both?

[Culvercreek hunt club]

My beam scale came with my kit. I can load faster using the digital scale but i like having a beam scale to "prove' it correct. Even thought he Franklin comes with a calibrating weight i want to KNOW everything is 100% accurate when I am dealing with things that go BOOM.

[bubba]

just as an fyi, and I am sure you all know, bh209 does not have to be weighed. It can be measured like any bp substitute by volume.

[phade]

I've used the TC volume measurer and I haven't had all that good luck with consistentcy. Don't know why, but I've done better with the scale.

[bubba]

me too. I did five of 85 grains in my tc measure and weighed them. Then I took the average and use it to weight for my sidekick. Ended up 60.4.

[Lawdwaz]

Thanks guys. Why do u prefer the beam scale? Do u recommend having both?

A good balance beam will never wear out. No batteries either............

You'll find it a very useful addition to your basement goodies.