lyman scale

lotec25 · 10-18-2005, 10:38 PM

Ok boys and girls. First Post and Looking for a new scale as the old one i have craped out on me. i am looking at the Lyman. I dont know why i i love Lyman products.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=429348

I am also going to have a buy a new press not sure on what one but i like the old Lyman Crusher. But cant seam to find it anywhere. I looked on Midway they have the new one but not the old Orange one.

So let me know what yea think about the Scale Maybe there is one better out that i am missing.

Lotec25

NE Hunter · 10-19-2005, 10:15 AM

I myself liked the RCBS 505 better and I think it's about the same money.

Press take a look at the Lee cast press

just my 2 cents

thndrchiken · 10-19-2005, 07:07 PM

I have the same scale and it works just fine. I've since moved up to electronic scale/dispenser. I just upgraded to the T-Mag 2 turret press.

eldeguello · 10-27-2005, 09:03 AM

I have a Lyman/Ohaus M5, 1,000-grain scale I bought in 1968 in Colorado Springs CO. It has been dragged all over the country since then, and is still accurate to within 1/10 of a grain, just like the day I bought it. It has weighed many thousands of powder charges, bullets, and cartridge cases in those years also!

I'd put it up against ANY mechanical powder scale made today, regardless of maker!!

eldeguello · 11-01-2005, 07:51 AM

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ORIGINAL: eldeguello

I have a Lyman/Ohaus M5, 1,000-grain scale I bought in 1968 in Colorado Springs CO. It has been dragged all over the country since then, and is still accurate to within 1/10 of a grain, just like the day I bought it. It has weighed many thousands of powder charges, bullets, and cartridge cases in those years also!

I'd put it up against ANY mechanical powder scale made today, regardless of maker!!

Just bought another one off e-Bay for $20.00 so I now have an extra one for parts if needed - the new one is in pristine condition, too!

keyshunter · 11-02-2005, 05:19 AM

I have the same scale--bought in the '60's. It too has been hauled all over the country, and when I set it up, the test weights are right on.

eldeguello · 11-04-2005, 06:40 AM

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ORIGINAL: keyshunter

I have the same scale--bought in the '60's. It too has been hauled all over the country, and when I set it up, the test weights are right on.

Yep- a great scale......

lotec25 · 11-04-2005, 07:21 PM

ok you guys convinced me. I am going to get the lyman i just wanted to make sure it was worth the money. Now i have to figure out what press i want. I am looking at the lyman for this to along with the Rock Chucker.

Lotec25

Rebel Hog · 11-04-2005, 10:28 PM

For the last 25yrs I have had a Lyman "All American" turret press and a Lyman Beam Scale. I have an RCBS electronic scale and the Lee cup measures, but I trust the beam scale more. I also have 2 tricklers.The Rock Chucker is not bad!

jcchartboy · 11-05-2005, 03:29 PM

Just an FYI..that same scale can usually be found used on ebay for half the price.