which powder ?

The_Shadow · April 29 2015 08:07:16 AM MDT

Yes I have used the RCBS 5-10 balance beam since 1978 ${$default_grin_smiley}$ , and had never really had any check weights to test it. However I bought a FrankFord Arsenal digital, that you see in the pull-downs, it came with check weights, so I used them to test the RCBS and it was on the money perfect after all these years. The other thing is the two scales agree with each other...

But with time the digital scale does drift and needs to be re zeroed often, so I learned to deal with its limitations when working with it. ${$default_roll_eyes_smiley}$

Taterhead · April 29 2015 09:17:52 AM MDT

One important, but infrequently discussed, thing is where you put the scale. If the scale is on the same surface that the press is mounted to, the impulses from press operation can move the zero. Scales are ideally placed on a surface that is isolated from the press.

hnusz · April 30 2015 06:37:05 PM MDT

Going to order the rcbs and some check weights made an adjustable stand at work to set it on and keep it level

Taterhead · April 30 2015 09:59:17 PM MDT

Quote from: hnusz on April 30 2015 06:37:05 PM MDT
Going to order the rcbs and some check weights made an adjustable stand at work to set it on and keep it level

Nice. You'll be all set for a LONG time.

hnusz · May 03 2015 06:36:49 AM MDT

just ordered the rcbs 505 45$ shipped should be here next week

Taterhead · May 04 2015 04:53:18 PM MDT

That's a great price!

cwlongshot · August 17 2015 05:24:04 PM MDT

I scored a pound of #7 yesterday!! woohoo!!!!

CW

gandog56 · August 21 2015 06:37:52 PM MDT

I scored a pound of Hodgdon BL-C(2). ${$default_grin_smiley}$

The_Shadow · August 21 2015 06:53:55 PM MDT

Well I had been looking for a 8lb jug of BE-86 and found it and a pound of 800X and some primers to make that purchase worth the Haz-Mat fee, then a local guy sold me 2 pounds of Power Pistol, my current powder stock is up to snuff now... ${$default_grin_smiley}$

hnusz · August 22 2015 02:17:42 PM MDT

Picked up a pound of #9 yesterday have not seen any #5

gandog56 · August 22 2015 02:56:21 PM MDT

Quote from: hnusz on August 22 2015 02:17:42 PM MDT
Picked up a pound of #9 yesterday have not seen any #5

Never tried #5. Have used #7.

nemloc · September 06 2015 08:19:48 AM MDT

Quote from: gandog56 on August 21 2015 06:37:52 PM MDT
I scored a pound of Hodgdon BL-C(2). ${$default_grin_smiley}$

do you use BL-C(2) for 10mm?

The_Shadow · September 06 2015 08:49:50 AM MDT

nemloc, welcome to the forum!
BL-C 2 is a slower small rifle powder and not suitable for the 10mm as such. Haven't even seen where anyone tried it either. Sorry... ${$default_huh_smiley}$

gandog56 · September 13 2015 08:20:24 AM MDT

Quote from: nemloc on September 06 2015 08:19:48 AM MDT
Quote from: gandog56 on August 21 2015 06:37:52 PM MDT
I scored a pound of Hodgdon BL-C(2). ${$default_grin_smiley}$
do you use BL-C(2) for 10mm?

Nah, but I am going to try it for 7.62X54R, 8X56R, .308 Win, 30.06, 7.7 Jap, 7.5 Swiss, 6.5 Swede. For 10 mm I have Red Dot , Blue Dot, HP-38, 800X, Unique if I had to.