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04/28/2012 3:21 AM
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Guys, I am getting ready to take a step into the 21st century and purchase an electronic powder scale/ dispenser. I am looking at the Lyman 1200DPS 3. Have also looked at the RCBS equivalent which is 120.00 more. Anyone with experience positive and negative regarding these two brands lets hear them!
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Re: Powder scales
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04/28/2012 2:12 PM
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Chris Abbott
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I have no experience with the Lyman, the rcbs on the other hand seems very dependable. Can't say how many thousands of rounds have been done but it has never failed. A tenth of a grain over is a issue sometimes but it shows it on the screen very well. And a tenth has not affected my loads on most of my cartridges. I have the hornady dispenser scale also and its a great bang for less a buck.
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04/28/2012 4:14 PM
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ahandgunhunter
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i also have the hornady, going on about a year with it best monay i have spent on reloading equipment.
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Re: Powder scales
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04/28/2012 4:19 PM
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Does the Hornady measure and weigh? And can it be programmed like the RCBS and the Lyman?
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Re: Powder scales
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04/28/2012 5:14 PM
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Chris Abbott
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The hornady does dispense and weigh just the same as the others. The only difference is it does not count how many charges you've done in a session. Its very easy to calibrate, and it has some great safety features.
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04/28/2012 5:31 PM
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Cool, thnx for the info. I will have to check it out.
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Re: Powder scales
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04/28/2012 6:26 PM
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Darrell C
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I have the pact brand that I am going to sell scale and dispenser . Just like new , 200 dollars work great. I have two of them, friend of mine stop reloading and I got his, do not need both.
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04/28/2012 10:36 PM
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wvhitman
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I've had the Lyman since it came out. Updated it with the faster motor. This is the only scale I use for loading tiny Whisper loads. Never any problems.
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Re: Powder scales
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04/29/2012 1:47 AM
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Thnx Doc! That is the model I have been eyeballing!
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04/29/2012 5:37 AM
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I also use the Lyman DPS 1200 and I've never had a problem with mine. It's always weighed accurately and anymore even if I'm doing bulk loading straight out of my manual dispenser I use the scale on the lyman, hell I even use the scale on it to weigh my arrows.
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. John Wayne-The Shootist
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04/29/2012 12:32 PM
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