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Why a scale that measures in Grams???

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12 January 2002, 01:47
RSY
Why a scale that measures in Grams???
Looking through the Hornady catalog, I see they sell two scale models...one for grains, and one for grams. Is there a reloading application for a gram scale, or do they just carry these for drug dealers, gold prospectors, etc.?

Thanks for any info.

RSY

12 January 2002, 02:25
wildcat junkie
In case you haven't noticed, the whole world(with the U S A being the ONLY exception) is on the metric system. Perhaps a better question would be : Why are we still measuring in grains?

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12 January 2002, 02:32
RSY
Touch�, WJ. Good point, indeed.

I guess the secret's out...I'm a provincial putz.

RSY

[This message has been edited by RSY (edited 01-11-2002).]

12 January 2002, 09:59
<Antonio>
I believe the "grain" unit exists since Roman times at least, when mustard grains were used as a weight-standard.

Most reloader scales (i.e. PACT) are switchable from grains to grams so I do not see the point of having two scales either...

Antonio

12 January 2002, 17:08
<David Wile>
Hey folks,

If you are in the reloading business, you get a scale with grain measurements. If you are in the cocaine or other drug business, you have a scale with gram measurements.

Best wishes,
Dave Wile