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Is it safe to use an electronic scale to weigh out black powder or subs?
As a centerfire reloader I was programmed to weight BP when I entered the world of muzzleloading. Over time I've gotten consistent enough with my volumetric measurements to satisfy my hunting demands.Is it safe to use an electronic scale to weigh out black powder or subs?
I use beam and balance. Check it every time I use it. Every time.be sure to calibrate it and check often
I’m using the same scale. So far no issues with it. I’m sure the newer ones are better but for now why spend the money on a new one. Right now I need to buy more lead to get ready for the upcoming season which will be here before you know it.Got a Lyman 1200 DPS. I weigh out BH209(used to) and smokeless loads. It has been a good'un. It has weighed many loads. It started acting up alittle a few years back. I called Lyman about replacement parts. The lady laughed, said sir that unit is close to 15 years old. I can't remember what they offered as to upgrading. It started back acting right. It's been dropping loads ever since without missing a beat.... it's probably over 20 yrs old now....
I recently picked up a 5 gallon bucket filled to the brim with pure lead chips (100+ pounds) for $125I’m using the same scale. So far no issues with it. I’m sure the newer ones are better but for now why spend the money on a new one. Right now I need to buy more lead to get ready for the upcoming season which will be here before you know it.
Not all powder measures are accurate. you should check yours.....by weight.
If by “electronic scale” you mean a digital scale. Then of course it’s safe.Is it safe to use an electronic scale to weigh out black powder or subs?
I think you are talking about electric vibratory trickers and electronic charge dispensers.Every electronic scale specific to propellants that I know of, does not allow the use of black powder. Substitutes are different.
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I think you are talking about electric vibratory trickers and electronic charge dispensers.
I’ve never seen a digital (electronic) scale that had any such warning.
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