I'm sure this has been asked before, so I ran a search for 20 min. or so, but gave up.

I want to buy a beam scale that's accurate of course, but also fast/easy to use. I'd like something with the over/under markings on the pointer end, so I don't have to adjust the poise to find out the variations in my charges. I would like it to register .2gr. both ways if such an animal exists.

What would you recommend, and why? Also, I've never bought anything on ebay. Is that a good thing to try in buying reloading equipment?

Thanks for your help, guys.

I'm pretty sure an O'Hause or RCBS 10-10 scale should work perfectly for what you are looking to do. Mine was bought second hand and it still works great.
I'm not sure if I would buy something as delicate as a scale off ebay unless you could be assured it would be packed properly in the original box and packing materials, or in enough packing material to be sure of eliminating any shipping damage and getting a 3 day trial/return guarantee.- Sheister

The best tool for checking weight variations is a digital scale. I personally don`t like them for weighting powder charges. I don`t find them any faster then a beam scale unless I`m loading multible loads with various powders and weights, or weighting cases, bullets ect. The RCBS 10-10 mentioned is a good choice for measuring loads and checking a dispenser.

Ohaus 10-10. I have one thats older than my children (and my kids are grown) Ohaus makes the RCBS scale.

I can now recommend a digital scale, they work for any reloading task. The trick is to get the right one. Go to web page and read the review of the latest Dillon digital scale. After you've read it, go to Ebay and buy one of the older Dillon digital scales, they work GREAT, and don't have the problems of the latest offering from Dillon. I have one of the older 1200 grain versions and it is as accurate as laboratory scales. I ought to know, I work in a research facility with scales costing more than 20 times the Dillon, and it's unbelievable they can do it for around $125.

I like my RCBS 10-10 very much. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
Jeff

One powder scale is about as good as another, they are all accurate enough for .2 as you request most will weigh within .1....

I have an RCBS 10-10..

I have no use for a digital scale...

Quote: I have no use for a digital scale...

Owing to my rather high opinion both of the Poster and digital scales this one suprises me!........DJ

Ray,

Pardon me for failing the clarity test; I intended to say that I would like the over/under graduations to extend .2gr. either way. I would expect accuracy to be .1 as you said. I suspect that there is little difference in quality between the major manufacturers, but I would like to know if anyone knows otherwise.

Thanks to all for taking the time to help.