Ohaus 10-10

[JWinAZ]

My Gempro 250 has started to drift, not terribly, but sometimes I have to tare it often. I leave it on, no electromagnetic interference nearby, no air movement, and on a solid surface. I thought a mechanical backup would be a good thing to have.

On a whim I checked out Ohaus scales on the auction site. I ordered and received this scale for a little less than the current RCBS scales run:



It checked out perfectly with the check weights. I like that it can be stored in a compact fashion with the cover. Easy to adjust the level, and the base casting is a nicely weighted. The vernier fine adjust is slower than the hanging weight, but ok. Made in New Jersey.

I can understand Ohaus entering the reloading scale market, and then later supplying scales to RCBS and Lyman. But how did they get started with bullet molds? Then they exited the market altogether, maybe when they were bought by Mettler-Toledo?

 

[RicinYakima]

My Gempro 250 has started to drift, not terribly, but sometimes I have to tare it often. I leave it on, no electromagnetic interference nearby, no air movement, and on a solid surface. I thought a mechanical backup would be a good thing to have.

On a whim I checked out Ohaus scales on the auction site. I ordered and received this scale for a little less than the current RCBS scales run:

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It checked out perfectly with the check weights. I like that it can be stored in a compact fashion with the cover. Easy to adjust the level, and the base casting is a nicely weighted. The vernier fine adjust is slower than the hanging weight, but ok. Made in New Jersey.

I can understand Ohaus entering the reloading scale market, and then later supplying scales to RCBS and Lyman. But how did they get started with bullet molds? Then they exited the market altogether, maybe when they were bought by Mettler-Toledo?

I believe they bought out Lachmiller moulds. Then sold all reloading stuff to RCBS.

 

[Cadillac Jeff]

That looks very nice!

 

[CWLONGSHOT]

I use mine every day!!

Good choice!!

 

[Bazoo]

Nice score. They are excellent scales. I had one before my house burnt. I have an RCBS 505 now.

 

[JWinAZ]

@CWLONGSHOT The magnification is a great idea!

 

[Petrol & Powder]

@CWLONGSHOT The magnification is a great idea!

Ditto


I built a stand for my RCBS 5-0-5 scales (It seems I have collected 3 of them somehow?)
The stand places the scale at eye level and has a mount for a powder measure on one side and room for a powder trickler beside the scale.
With the scale at eye level I don't need a magnifier but that's a great idea!

 

[CWLONGSHOT]

Thank you. I also have a sewing machine light (led) and of coarse all at eye level.

CW

 

[oscarflytyer]

The one analog scale I kept when I went electric. Got is cheap (maybe ~$40?). Very accurate AND will weigh out to 1000 grns!

 

[Pressman]

I believe they bought out Lachmiller moulds. Then sold all reloading stuff to RCBS.

RCBS bought Lachmiller long before Ohaus got interested in reloading tools. Ohaus supplied scales to Lyman and RCBS. I am going to ASUME the little plastic case length calipers were made by Ohaus and sold to RCBS.
Ohaus bullet moulds were made by Lyman, I have a cased set made for gun writers that came from Jim Carmichael.

 

[hc18flyer]

I made a little sheet metal shelf for my phone, and a free magnifier app, makes for easy reading. The Lyman in the picture has been replaced by a Scott Parker tuned Ohaus 10-10. Tried some electronics, trust my Ohaus balance. hc18flyer