I read that that digital scales actually measure the density of the powder rather then by actual weight but give you a reading in weight. and that even the vibration from a neon light can cause a false reading. I bought a Dillon precision eliminator scale I couldnt ask for a better beams scale its dead on within .1 grain with my check weights and even using some bullets for check weights everything is within .1 grains. I would have to say it is the most consistent scale I have ever used. Besides I was told a scale is only used for reference since you will be working up your load anyway looking for signs of pressure. Someone even said that even if the scale only measures within .3 grains it doesnt matter because you should be working up the powder charge anyway from a start load which should be considerably lower the the max charge. To comment bigcountry I figured I prefer to trickle my charges for every cartridge and I couldnt do that with a digital scale.