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Title: grain scales
Post by: Chapbutler on September 06, 2014, 10:30:00 AM

Once again I am seeking the wisdom and advice of those much smarter than myself.  I am looking for a good grain scale to weigh arrows and components.   The idea of electronic does have an appeal.

anybody used the hornady 1500gs?  Other recommendations welcome

thanks in advance

Title: Re: grain scales
Post by: Alexander Traditional on September 06, 2014, 10:34:00 AM

I got mine from Big Jim's. It's very easy to use and inexpensive.

Title: Re: grain scales
Post by: Pete McMiller on September 06, 2014, 10:36:00 AM

Most trad archery suppliers sell a little black grain scale the runs about $20.  Works just fine.

 http://www.3riversarchery.com/3Rivers+Digital+Pocket+Grain+Scale_i5962_baseitem.html

Title: Re: grain scales
Post by: karrow on September 06, 2014, 10:48:00 AM

i have a lyman scale great quality not sure on price.

Title: Re: grain scales
Post by: seabound on September 06, 2014, 10:53:00 AM

Any local smoke shop will have cheap AWS grain scales for around 20 bucks. I got one that maxes out at 100grams, which is about perfect for arrows and such.

Title: Re: grain scales
Post by: Terry Lightle on September 06, 2014, 11:23:00 AM

We have them for $20

Title: Re: grain scales
Post by: KSdan on September 06, 2014, 12:32:00 PM

The electronic ones from nockingpoint, BigJims, etc work awesome.  A great $20 investment.  Saved me TONS of headaches.

Title: Re: grain scales
Post by: vintage archer on September 06, 2014, 12:36:00 PM

CHAPBUTLER

If you are looking for a non electronic scale you probably have to go to a re-loaders  scale (ammunition) The are expensive but foolproof.

The electronic scale are cheap and do a good job

 www.tuffhead.com (http://www.tuffhead.com)   has one as shown below


  US THUNDER SCALE
$18.50
The US-Thunder digital scale is a professional digital scale. Weighing in grains (gr), ounces (oz), pennyweight (dwt) and grams(g). Capacity: 500g x 0.1g (7716.18 grains). The US-Thunder comes with a 5 year no questions asked warranty. This scale also has a backlit display, 3" x 3" stainless steel platform, auto off feature and slide out display and control panel. Included are 2 AAA batteries. The US-Thunder is an excellent choice when quality and price matters.

Title: Re: grain scales
Post by: Sockrsblur on September 06, 2014, 01:43:00 PM

Yup... 3 rivers $20 works great!