DS-750 Digital Reloading Scale

I bought this because it seemed like one of the cheapest scales available for reloading. It works, but I think I will be upgrading to a beam scale. I use powder dippers for magnum pistol rounds (10-12.0 gr of powder) and weigh every charge, and I've noticed that when trickling for the last .2gr of powder, this scale will sometimes "jump" to that measurement and not read the .1gr in between. I've heard this is common for digital scales, and that's why I'm opting for the beam, which I'm told are sensitive to even 1 kernel differences from a trickler. For powder measurement, I would not trust this scale for max loads (it seems to vary by .1-.3 grains) but for weighing bullets/cases where .1 gr is not as critical and speed is an issue, this will do the job.Pros: Very easy to use and calibrate, comes with soft case and check weightCons: After calibrating, it does not accurately measure check weight (gives 49.995g instead of 50.000 g). Sometimes "jumps" .2 grains when using a trickler.

For the price, this is an outstanding tool, and a great compliment to any reloading bench. For moderate loads it measures dead on to what my beam scale reads, deviating a small but consistent 1/10th grain lower reading as I approach an 82 grain load- or higher. I would not use this as a stand alone for precision rifle loads, as it does creep and need to be tared a few times as it warms up. It also has a tendency to "stick" if you use a trickler, and then "jump" several tenths at a time, often resulting in a higher-than-target charge. I do often use mine to weigh pistol loads, AR loads, 450 Bushmaster, etc. as I have grown to trust its ability to read accurately within a few tenths of a grain, which is good enough for those rounds. I also use it as a quick check to verify loads that I've measured on the beam scale, as the beam has gotten "stuck" once or twice while using the trickler as well. Also works great for weight sorting bullets. It can be sensitive to item placement on the scale; You can introduce a few tenths or error by lightly placing the load, versus a more direct application of the load. As long as you are consistent, the scale will be too. For ~$40 it's a steal, just understand what you're getting.

Frankford Arsnel(FA) hits the mark again with the Digital Reloading Scale(DRS). I have been using a traditional beam ballance scale for the last 35+ years. When properly set-up beam balances are dead-on and reliable. On the otherhand digital scales are easier easier and faster to use but they have draw backs. (i.e.circuitry, processors, batteries etc etc) . So, here is the dope on the FA DRS. It comps to my beam balance to within +/- 0.1 grain. And that variance is consistant in test sampling more than 100 pre-weighed rounds. +/- One tenth grain is well within reason and considering the attributes and price of this item it is great as a back up and verifcation unit. My reason not using it for my primary scale my personal bias based extensive experience using a balance beam scale and skepticism with electronic devices. Lasatly the FA DRS kit includes everything needed (including a weight standard) for the reloading porcess. Pros: Easy to use, versitile, includes pan for weighing powder an weight standard Cons: Be prepared to check the tare (zero) as the unit can occasionally gain and lose zero