other than digital scale for arrow weights

goldtip45 · 03-29-2004, 04:36 PM

what do you guys use other than spending a 120.00 on a digital scale

jerseyhunter · 03-29-2004, 04:53 PM

http://www.eastonarchery.com/

Click on downloads, then click on charts

ShadowAce · 03-29-2004, 04:54 PM

I just bought one last week off the net for 60.00. It works great. All my Axis arrows were within 1 grain.

mlaubner · 03-29-2004, 07:18 PM

You can just as easily use a beam type powder scale that has tha capacity you are looking for to do the same job.
A 1000gr powder scale runs between 40 and 70 dollars depending on where you buy it and whose name is on it. Cabelas and Midway both have great selections.

PABowhntr · 03-30-2004, 04:37 AM

I thought GKF was coming out with a digital scale that was going for around $75. They were touting it on the various forums for several weeks. You can also just try a conventional scale...I forget who the manfuacturer is...but they are available from places like Cabelas and usually go for about $50.

ampahunter · 03-30-2004, 12:12 PM

PA--you may be thinking about the Lyman Archer's Scale, I use one myself but it's tricky to read as the notches aren't precise with the measuring scale--at least not on my scale.
I got mine from Cabelas, ran me about $55.

PABowhntr · 03-30-2004, 12:27 PM

ampahunter,

Yes, that is the one. I have one in the basement but cannot say that I remember having problems with what you mentioned. Are the graduations and notched not lined up or what?

ampahunter · 03-30-2004, 02:15 PM

PA, correct, the notches fall 'in between' the lines on the measuring marks, so the 'Triangular' mark on the sliding balance weight doesn't point directly on a line, it's always in the middle of two lines, if you get what I mean.
Does the triangular mark on the sliding balance weight line up directly with the lines on the measuring scale?

DaveC · 03-30-2004, 02:34 PM

ampa, I have the same issue with mine.
I forgot which side of the triangle I favor, but I could be favoring the wrong one[

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As long as you read it the same way each time you can compare between like items.
Come to think of it, I think I used a hand full of matchpoint tips to decide which way I look at it.

goldtip45 · 03-30-2004, 03:07 PM

i checked out gfk and they are wanting 110.00.checked out cabelas powder scale in grains and they want 85.00