Reloader's Dream: A&D FX120i Lab-Grade Balance, Unboxing/Setup/Calibration/Demo
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In this video I give a complete overview of the A&D FX-120i lab-grade reloading scale (technically a balance). I cover unboxing, setup, and overview, calibration and measuring a single kernel of gunpowder. If you need the utmost precision in powder measurement, this is a great for the tool for the job.
Disclosure: I was provide a sample unit (balance) for this article from Cambridge Environmental (a retailer, not he manufacturer). Cambridge Environmental is the preferred vendor of Adam MacDonald (inventor of the AutoTrickler system which uses this scale).
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@Lgkl473 2 жыл бұрын
Just got this scale about a month ago. It is quick and it resolves the weight of colonels of powder. Best scale I have owned. Used a Grissly bald Eagle and a Gempro 250.
@iggyortful 5 жыл бұрын
Used it this weekend with the Auto tickler for the first time. I loaded 100 rounds within 43 minutes with my Single Stage Press. I am very impressed. I now have enough loaded ammunition for all my F Class Matches in June. Excellent product.
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
NICE! Quick and precise.
@DanDustEmOff 5 жыл бұрын
I'm really pleased that you decided to check out the accuracy of the auto tricklers like I suggested to you. Been looking to get one but I'm questioning how reliable they are. Keep up the quality content.
@Charlton_Kekston 5 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here and also new to reloading, I just wanted to say thank you for all your help these past few weeks! Great videos, keep em coming!
@mikekupetsky6879 3 жыл бұрын
Your in the right place for solid info
@randyidaho 3 жыл бұрын
Gavin, Just an FYI to you and others on precision balances. For 1-point CALIBRATION, the test weight should be at the center of the pan. To VERIFY calibration, check starting at small weights first, then incrementing to heavier. A series of small weights that do not need to be removed during verification is optimal, as it simulates actual powder weighing operation. Initial verification points should have the weight(s) as close to the pan center as possible. To verify consistency of weighing across the pan, check 2 or 3 different weights at 4 equi-spaced locations around the perimeter of the pan (but not on the edge lip if there is one). For optimal verification of linearity, you should do checks at several weights below and around the typical weight range you will measure. Checking with increasing weight (multiple smaller weights) and decreasing weights will let you evaluate possible hysteresis (although with powder weighing this is unlikely to occur since weight is always increasing). For anyone interested, affordablescales.com has these listed at $649 this week (Jan 2021).
@briansupermag3918 11 ай бұрын
Just got mine today and putting it together. It's gonna be for the SUPERTRICKLER GEN2.
@Leethal1 5 жыл бұрын
That thing is quick and accurate!
@TexasTrained 5 жыл бұрын
Man I'm glad you made this video.I spent hours looking at videos and reading articles yesterday about choosing a good scale. Great video. Many Thanx
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
It all depends on your requirements! I've used mini scales for a long time, now that I'm focused on long-range shooting and research, this scale is a must-have for me. :)
@TexasTrained 5 жыл бұрын
@@Ultimatereloader I've been looking at it.$750.00 is the best price I've found.
@DimaProk 5 жыл бұрын
When I started reloading I bought cheap $20 Franklin Arsenal scale and noticed it would drift and you end up with different weight actually if you re-weight your first charges, that scared me so I went looking for better scale and found GemPro250, it was about $120-130 and it also has 0.02gr resolution. It's not as nearly as fast as FX120 but even spending this much on scale I thought it was a lot, but that's like 1/4 cost of FX120. Overall I am satisfied. I dream of owning the autotrickler setup but I know that even if I trickled every charge down to 0.02gr that doesn't mean I am going to get 1/4 or 1/2 MOA accuracy. Quality bullets and brass will get you much better results even within .1 grain accuracy powder charges.
@6mm_chris20 5 жыл бұрын
@@DimaProk this is the route I'm going right now, well gempro300, it's only 150$ and it will give me a piece of mind till I can get the fx120 set up lol
@DimaProk 5 жыл бұрын
@@6mm_chris20 I remember about reading too many negative reviews on 300. My 250 has it's quirks too but if you learned them things will be smoother. For example the leveling feet initially I was frustrated because they wouldn't lock in place so I screwed them in even though the scale wasn't leveled it didn't seemed to affect the accuracy. Recently after 3 years of usage I decided to level it and put some blue locktite, it surprised me how one side of feet and the front had to be extended visibly more, was my desk really that uneven? Was it floor? Was it bubble level crooked? I don't know. 2) when you remove the pan and you keep it off for a while the numbers will drift, so don't leave you pan out and if you do just re-zero. 3) One night we had power outage so I decided to use batteries and was frustrated how the accuracy was out the window. 4) Any breeze from window, AC or fan will effect the reading. 5) I wrapped ferrite ring over power supply cord - the cord that plugs in to scale and connected AC adapter to surge protector or battery backup, can't remember now, it improved stability. I leave it plugged in all the time so I don't need to wait 15 - 30 min to warm up. I replaced powder pan with one that has mini funnel build in from RCBS. I monitor the drift when I remove the scale the number is something like -67.28, as long as it doesn't drift more than .02gr it's fine and it practically never does else I recalibrate with 20g weight which I believe came included.
@paulvenn4447 5 жыл бұрын
Time for a powder thrower comparison video Gavin :D
@sabas7007 5 жыл бұрын
excellent review 👍👍👍👍
@2charlesbryant 5 жыл бұрын
Game changer for testing drop charges.
@leefeatherston7014 5 жыл бұрын
cool that is loaded with all you need nice one
@hartfloorcovering 5 жыл бұрын
Incredible!
@tommyj7087 5 жыл бұрын
1,000 is fun, but 1 mile! WOW! Keep the cool stuff coming. Any updates on the Caldwell Chrony?
@davedave2941 5 жыл бұрын
I am excited - got on the CE pre-order for V3.... since I already sold my RCBS 😏
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@rickokeefe5408 5 жыл бұрын
Just received mine today. Will make measuring much faster. Rick
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
Good deal!
@brucehayes4 4 жыл бұрын
Gavin, Would you have an excel program that would allow input of ffs, temp, barometric pressure etc and give ES, SD, and other nice to have calculations?
@Johnsormani Ай бұрын
For a lab scale it’s at the entry level of scales, price wise. Scales like Sartorius or Mettler( which I have) are in the 4 to 5000$ range. I used to work at a labatory . They are so expensive since they in use and turned on 24/7 for 10 or 20 years, need to be calibrated and certified once a year and need to be very temperature stable .in terms of weighing you can ,today, weigh with scales like these or even G&G scales which are totally sufficient for reloading . My scale has a 0.0015 grain precision, which of course is ridiculous for reloading purposes. What’s important is to have a reference weight in the range you are measuring at. A 200 grams calibration weight doesn’t tell you anything about linearity of the scale. So for pistol a ref weight of half a gram or a gram is adequate , for rifle a 5 grams weight will do . I have made my own calibration weights, using a precision scale that was a factor 10 as precise as mine. Did this 25 years ago and it still is spot on ( 1.000 grams)
@malibual0 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Gavin, need more reviews on this scale and V3 upgrade. 😁
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
YES, coming soon!
@russdennis7026 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@conservativesniperhunter7439 5 жыл бұрын
I would love to see you test as many powder measures and powder scales as possible with this scale you just reviewed .
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
YES! I plan to do that...
@chucktaylor6057 5 жыл бұрын
I’m drooling right now......
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
It takes a special person to drool over laboratory equipment - you and me are both that kind of person! :)
@malibual0 5 жыл бұрын
I also just pre ordered the whole system , balance and v 3 upgrade.
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Let me know how you like it!
@malibual0 5 жыл бұрын
I will, keep the videos coming. 👍
@NoWorriesNoHurries 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Put it over the top for me to get a FX 300i (it's only $40 more and will do 300 grams). One question -- did you weigh the two empty / clean pans to ensure they are their weights are identical? :)
@dwinmeadelrh_mdws_member1090 5 жыл бұрын
Gavin...I enjoy your videos (mostly) and I don't comment ever (first time). I'm getting into reloading to save money and improve my accuracy (in that order). This $750 scale is SO out of my league (and I suspect for most of your viewers) I wonder who are trying to reach, the top 5% of your viewership, who can possibly afford it? While leaving out the majority of your viewership? To me, you are a teaching video instructor and I learn sometimes more from observing your reloading 'arena' then the subject matter itself. Sincerely...a subscriber for life!
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
Donald- I show everything from LEE up to Prazipress on this channel. I don't want to leave out ANYTHING, cheap, mid-grade, or top shelf. Make sense?
@TrevorNeve 5 жыл бұрын
You can purchase the balance for $450.00
@robertboyd3863 2 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorNeve I bought a new never used one today at an auctions for $160
@garywoeltjen2013 3 жыл бұрын
Really like your products and have bought many of them.......only issue I have is I'm not sure I like sleeping alone!
@mrhangfire1 5 жыл бұрын
That's the way to go, my RCBS Chargemaster drifts on me. Even with proper warmup, isolation, and air flow to the room stopped. In theory a great idea to speed up precision reloading, but I end up with my 10-10 balance beam and BR-30 when it really matters.
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head! This is industrial quality :)
@fisher7897 5 жыл бұрын
mrhangfire1, I had the same issue with my Chargemaster and emailed RCBS. They emailed me a troubleshooting guide and followed their instructions on it. Used an air duster to clean open areas of the scale focusing on the area beneath the platen. Cleaned the connection between the scale and dispenser and applied some dielectric grease before assembling them back together. Took care of my drifting issue altogether Hope this helps you.
@DimaProk 5 жыл бұрын
@@fisher7897 you know what, I think I need to do that. I remember it was more consistent for me when it was new. It would underthrow let's say my target was 5 grains, it would do 4.96 constantly but now I am getting down to 4.92, which is almost a whole .1gr under. Resetting zero or re-calibrating would go back to 5 but than it would dip again. I wish I could adjust it to go just a tiny bit more.
@mab0852 5 жыл бұрын
Meanwhile, I'm over here with a vintage Lyman M5 and Dandy Omega getting the same speed, accuracy, and ability to multitask. I can see a kernel of #5 so those big logs are no problem at all and mine doesn't need to warm up, still works when the power goes out, doesn't drift ever, and doesn't care if I'm using fluorescents, candles, or moonlight. Not knocking the Autotrickler setup because it is nice and very well thought out, but it's just an expensive solution that, while an upgrade over others, still has all the warts of every other digital setup out there. There's a really good reason Prometheus didn't go digital.
@DimaProk 5 жыл бұрын
@@mab0852 I don't need to warm up my scale because it's always on, when the power goes out I could use batteries and how often do you reload without power anyway? It's easier to see the numbers that lit up than that manual scale. I have made my own "dandy omega" trickler for few dollars years ago, it's made from a long bolt, a PVC "cup" a piece of antenna tube, a cell phone vibrating motor, a one AA battery with holder and temporary switch, works great actually. Your scale might not "drift" but the needle will move up and down if you dump 40 grain charge and will need settling down, this is not the case with FX-120, not sure what other "digital warts" you can think of but the first time I saw FX120 and trickler video I was blown away. The scale had zero problems that I've seen with cheap digital scales - it's super fast to settle and it doesn't drift, I think you would have to be a real tool to spend more than 5x on Prometheus. I see zero benefit or advantage.
@builderone2469 Ай бұрын
Will you be doing a review of this scale in conjunction with the Ingenuity precision powder throw set-up?
@keimolantio 4 жыл бұрын
Have you tested automated triclers with that?
@6mm_chris20 5 жыл бұрын
Nice...if you want to test the frankford arsenal intellidropper first to see how close it throws that would be great...lol
@nic_bravo_whiskey 5 жыл бұрын
Please test the RCBS Chargemaster Lite with this scale! 👍👍
@DimaProk 5 жыл бұрын
I constantly double check my RCBS Lite with my scale that has same resolution of 0.02gr and I can tell you that for the most part the spread is very good at .04 - .06gr, what scares me sometimes is how it will throw often the first charge that would be as much as 1 grain off or once in a while (rarely) it will be off a good amount but the scale on RCBS will show that it's correct, this is why I double check on 2nd scale and as you can imagine it slows down the process
@jimzielinski946 5 жыл бұрын
I don't mean to be picky, but I remember being instructed in my highschool science classes to never touch calibration weights with my bare fingers. The oil from your fingers can add a little weight immediately along with causing weight adding corrosion depending on what the weights are made of. Hope this helps.
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
No, that's good feedback! :)
@nilescoyote4829 5 жыл бұрын
Funny, FedEx dropped off that same looking box here today too. I ran a comparison between my new and old balance and dropped 3fps on my SD with the rounds loaded with the new balance. ;)
@DimaProk 5 жыл бұрын
what was your old balance? 3 fps ES is insignificant.
@nilescoyote4829 5 жыл бұрын
@@DimaProk should have been SD
@jefffitch5399 9 ай бұрын
Well I went ahead and purchased my 120i balance and found my RCBS Chargemaster 1500 weighs within .02gn compared to the 120i when weighing Varget. I will see how other powders weigh out and compare. So far my RCBS is as accurate as I sure need.
@v8esprit 5 жыл бұрын
Fastest and most precise powder dropper, the Prometheus 2, uses an internal balance beam. Gavin, you need to do a comparison video.
@jetthreat5000 5 жыл бұрын
v8esprit Someone has already done a comparison. No real distinguishable difference between the 2. Both also had their charges compared on a much, much more expensive scientific scale. Cheers!
@sabas7007 5 жыл бұрын
Yes
@paulvenn4447 5 жыл бұрын
There's a PRS shooter here in Australia that had a pic up on one of the FB reloading pages, had 3 of these going at a time :|
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
I saw that, CRAZY!
@sabas7007 5 жыл бұрын
Sartorius 64 1s review 🙂
@williammccaslin8527 5 жыл бұрын
Man that's some consistent powder measuring @ 2/100th of a grain, that's rite up my alley. After watching the vid, I wonder if 1/200 th would make any real difference in velocity difference on a chrono, thoughts ? Costs on this ?
@DimaProk 5 жыл бұрын
2/100 equals 1/50th not 1/200 :) took me a while to figure out how did you come up with that number :)
@williammccaslin8527 5 жыл бұрын
@@DimaProk I was going off what he said in the vid, maybe I misunderstood what he said ? .
@duckslayer11000 5 жыл бұрын
Before you get mad about the price, stop and realize you do not have to purchase it. Just enjoy the review and have a nice day.
@maciekgucma4756 5 жыл бұрын
Haha we just want to pretend that r-loaders are ratonal.... I would buy it... Damn... I will buy it one day just for verification my rcbs :) review is great anyway!!
@TexasTrained 5 жыл бұрын
Who said anyone was mad
@cristianespinal9917 3 жыл бұрын
Yikes. At that price I'll stick with my Hornady Lock-n-Load paired with a little digital jeweler's scale. Still, for someone like you who reaches out to 1000 yards and is looking to stretch out to a clean mile, it seems worth it.
@bmpangburn 5 жыл бұрын
Lets see a follow up video soon with you hooking it up to a computer via the RS232 port and capturing the data in to Excel!
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
RS-232 --> USB adapter arrives tomorrow! Heck yes!
@bmpangburn 5 жыл бұрын
@@Ultimatereloader I ordered the scale last Friday and also Adam's autothrow & autotrickler V3 as well. Cant wait to run it. What USB adapter did you order? I need that too. Thanks!
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats Brent, you'll love it! Here's the USB --> RS-232 adapter: amzn.to/2YWEr6u
@leviweaver1058 5 жыл бұрын
Looks great until I saw the price. My rcbs chargemaster lite has loaded some super accurate ammo that's good enough for me.
@maciekgucma4756 5 жыл бұрын
Agree:) we make bigger mistakes - scale wont help
@theunofficialresults231 5 жыл бұрын
Levi Weaver Exactly, how am I going to slice that last 200th of a grain off of my extruded Varget powder, and for $800 bucks no less! They cannot even make bullet weights that precise. I'd end up spending weeks just separating bullets! Sometimes we border on the ridiculous. $800 buys me alot of components for alot more practice.
@slugmaster64 5 жыл бұрын
Truth be told, this doesn’t really approach true lab grade. I purchased a micro balanced for my pharmaceutical lab...and it was a bargain at just over $45,000. And it is guaranteed accurate to 1/10,000th of a milligram.
@TexasTrained 5 жыл бұрын
@@theunofficialresults231 That's exactly what I thought at $750.00 tag...Not For Me
@TrevorNeve 5 жыл бұрын
@@TexasTrained it's not 745 it's $450 you just need to use the discount code
@tinncan 5 жыл бұрын
Cole-Parmer® Symmetry™ EC Portable Toploading Balance Accuracy 0.015432358 grains (0.001 grams) 300 dollary doos... I has been on for 3 years and in a non climate controlled space. I have actually checked it with NIST check standards so that's a plus too...
@dusty265 5 жыл бұрын
Was really likening this until I looked at the price, how about keeping this adventure in realistic price point. Thought I had found a good channels but quickly loosing interest due to the over priced equipment, going to wait a little longer but thinking I need to move on to more budget friends options
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
Hey man- I would like to invite you to explore my channel, lots of low-budget things to watch (See Budget Precision 223 Series). I'm not going to stop showing budget gear, and I'm certainly not going to ignore high-end tools/gear/guns either. Why would I only tell "part of the story"?
@tomharrell1954 5 жыл бұрын
GAVIN WHEN USING PRECISION BALANCE YOU NEVER TOUCH THE WEIGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The balance will now weigh the crap from your hands that got on the weights. A small set of curved tweezers are used to move the weights. Grasp the weights under the curved part at the top with the tweezers. Because you already touched them, they no longer weight correctly. Wash the weights with rubbing alcohol. Wipe off with lens tissue to dry. Verify the weight. Then DONT TOUCH THEM. Keep them in Clean box. If they get corroded they are trash. Make sure the weights are clean and dust free before use. The balance calibrates to several decimal places. The calibrations are what gives the balance its accuracy. Usually the pans are not touched either. Or if touched they are cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. Precision equipment is only as good as its operator.
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
Makes sense. White glove time :)
@brentwinkelman1990 5 жыл бұрын
Need a V3 upgrade for mine
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
It's pretty cool!
@mattross6902 2 ай бұрын
Use tweezers or gloves for that 100g!
@robertvarner7392 5 жыл бұрын
For that price AMD cannot include a single calibration weight? I've bought two scales; both for less than $200 and they both had a set of calibration weights. Hmmmm.
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
Multiple options for calibration weights, it's configurable in the balance, depends on what you are weighing. Can't compare this super-hybrid-sensor balance with a normal scale. But yes, it would be nice to have something included.
@TrevorNeve 5 жыл бұрын
CE products does provide a 100 gram weight and you can get the balance for $450
@taps_1021 5 жыл бұрын
Talk about accuracy
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about trying to weigh a gnat's ass...
@daleswanson1784 5 жыл бұрын
I like it but, at close to one grand for the complete setup, that's too extreme for most, me included.
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's like a Fluke meter- not everyone needs one, but when you need one you NEED it.
@independentthinker8930 3 жыл бұрын
.o5 grain variance
@SpecWarComCrew 5 жыл бұрын
So is the juice worth the squeeze? Depends on who you ask. It is an expensive unit; but worth the price for its feature set that most won't be using. Is +/- 1/10 of a grain adequate for reloading purposes? Yes, in my case; but perhaps not in yours. A precision balance is going to give you a greater degree of consistency, not just greater resolution. There is something to be said for being able to load 10rds with 40gr of powder and not have 3@39.9, 2@40, and 5@40.1. I went with the A&D EJ 123, which is about $320. You get the 1mg resolution. It is a bit slower stabilizing (~5 sec), the repeatability and the linearity is not as fine. Worth the squeeze to me. Plus my RCBS bit the dust.
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@v8esprit 5 жыл бұрын
Haha, you guys think that is expensive? I spent $3900 for my Prometheus 2 and I don't even own it... It is a lease. I am paying an additional $1500 to get out of the lease and own it outright. Over the years, accessories, which I now own them all, were an additional $500. So all said and done... I will have spent $5900 to drop powder to the granule, every time, in about eighteen seconds. The machine is absolutely incredible. If my house burned down tomorrow, the first thing I would do is call up Brand and get back on the 13 month wait list for another hand-built Prometheus 2.
@louisleoncini9240 5 жыл бұрын
The price $745.50.
@TrevorNeve 5 жыл бұрын
You can get it for $450.00 when you use the discount code Cambridge ceproducts.shop/collections/reloading-systems/products/fx-120i-reloading-scale-122g-x-0-001g
@sabas7007 5 жыл бұрын
Cup ?
@FullSendPrecision 5 жыл бұрын
cup
@sabas7007 5 жыл бұрын
Aaron Anderson what cup do you recommend?
@SigmaBallistics 5 жыл бұрын
Would you just look at it? 1:35
@TrumpsEarBandage 4 жыл бұрын
Psh, unreal
@wilsonline90 3 жыл бұрын
I bought a scale with the same resolution and precision as this one. Cost me 70 bucks not 750 like this one. My buddy got the gem 20 of amazon that does have a precision of 0.007 grams and is much better than both of the other ones I mentioned and it only cost him26 dollars.
@brokosok 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gavin based on your video I went out and bought one of these scales because I wanted a scale that would measure a kernel of powder. I noticed that you used the heaviest kernel powder you could find. it turns out that you’re very deceiving and full of crap. I use reloader 15 a lot and I have to put four kernels in before it will even register. thanks to you I spent a lot of money and didn’t get the product I thought I was getting. I wish you would be more honest with all the products you review because you seem to love them all.
@orBMW 3 жыл бұрын
I love how you blame him for your scale not working up to your satisfaction. That’s real American of you, just blame everyone for your problems.
@brokosok 3 жыл бұрын
@@orBMW Just to be clear I called the company that makes these they they said nowhere do they say that this scale will measure one kernel of any powder in fact they said most powders would take 3 to 4 grains to move the scale The fact is the powder he measured probably has the heaviest grain out of most powders. I measured eight different powders that I used for handguns and center fire rifles and all of them required more than a couple of grains to move the scale. So you say it’s OK to advertise a scale to measure one kernel of powder when in fact the company that makes the scale claims it doesn’t have that capacity.
@Koelkop Жыл бұрын
@@brokosok Yes the powder he used is on the heavier side at .04 grains per kernel. But you have to keep in mind this scale has a resolution or accuracy of .02 grains. It also has a auto zero function where if it drifts .02 grains up or down it will zero. This will make it seem like it is not picking up kernels that weigh .02 or less if you start at a 0.00 measurement and drop in one kernel at a time because the scale will zero the fluctuation. Drop a few grains in the pan to get a weight and then add one kernel at time, this scale is the way to go when you are serious about numbers and accuracy.
@richardsnyder9767 3 жыл бұрын
For a true lab grade scale you should never touch the calibration weight with your bare hands as the oil from your fingers can affect the weight of the calibration weight.
@xnorcal831x 5 жыл бұрын
I been doing all my weighting on a good old beam scale. I love electronics but don't trust them enough to always be right. I would rather take mt time then to have a accident
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
Beam scales are great instruments. Since you have the time, I say: go for it! (everyone should have at least one good beam scale)
@FullSendPrecision 5 жыл бұрын
Medical labs and pharmacies use a scale like this... they trusts lives and lawsuits to their accuracy. I think they're fine for some powder charges.
@Doc.Holiday 4 жыл бұрын
Advice... 1) unboxing is a waste of time. 2) state the cost up-front, because this is something
@zinfendal0 5 жыл бұрын
I would have been more impressed if you used multiple verified grain weights on this scale to see if it reads accurately vs random unverified pieces of a stick powder. Not for that $$
@FullSendPrecision 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm sure this lab grade scale is real crap.
@donmarshall4888 5 жыл бұрын
Not practical for 99% of folks. There are even more accurate tools but where do you draw the line? How to add powder in a semi normal fashion? You have to get the auto trickler and they ain’t cheap either. Interesting but only from a theoretical point of view.
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
Don- do you compete in 1000 yard rifle competitions?
@donmarshall4888 5 жыл бұрын
gavintoobe No and neither do 99% of reloaders. THAT was my point. Too many other variables to impact accuracy at that range for a couple hundredths of a grain to make a difference. I load with digital scales (PACT) and measure everything to 1/10th of a grain and even that is overkill for anything I’d ever bother with. I’m not saying it’s not interesting, just not practical for most folks who look at your videos.
@daved3907 5 жыл бұрын
Yikes! I can't see any benefit for that level of precision especially at that crazy price. Please prove me wrong.
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
It ALL depends on what you are doing. If you are competing in rifle matches at 1000 yards, you need good gear, ESP if you want to load efficiently. :) For most casual shooters this is not needed.
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
And BTW: this isn't a crazy price at all. Similar scales (most of them) start at twice the price this one is at. You get what you pay for. :)
@TrevorNeve 5 жыл бұрын
You can get it for $450.00 when you use the discount code Cambridge ceproducts.shop/collections/reloading-systems/products/fx-120i-reloading-scale-122g-x-0-001g
@leftyeh6495 4 жыл бұрын
This scale shrunk my groups from 7" at 600 yards to 5". Vertical is less than an inch, used to be 3-4". I was using a Hornady autothrow. It was throwing +/- .8grns and thinking it was good.
@Naso03 4 жыл бұрын
Not cool enough for $745!
@SAFE-AT-HOME-SPORTS. 2 жыл бұрын
For 98% out there is is not needed .
@Maseman90 5 жыл бұрын
It's almost $800. This is so far out of reach for 99 out of 100 reloaders.
@Ultimatereloader 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is correct.
@TrevorNeve 5 жыл бұрын
It's $450.00 when you use the discount code
@EK-ej3ll 5 жыл бұрын
Cool caption until I saw it for $1000, I’m edging towards click bait. Got 33 seconds into your video.
@TrevorNeve 5 жыл бұрын
You can get it for $450.00 when you use the discount code Cambridge ceproducts.shop/collections/reloading-systems/products/fx-120i-reloading-scale-122g-x-0-001g
@BillyDaKid-pn2nn 3 жыл бұрын
Screw that price
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