We all see the not so positive comments about Lee Precision equipment that appear on the various forums. Based on comments I've read about the Lee Safety Scale, I decided to put it to the test at great expense and personal risk!

The personal risk involved drawing the outline of the scale on my wife's desk so that I could ensure the scale remained in it's exact position. The expense came in purchasing a competitor's, Lyman, Scale Weight Check Set. I followed Lyman's instructions and worked the scale through it's paces starting with zero, 5/10ths, 1, 2, 5 and then 10 grain intervals to the scales maximum of 110 grains.



At each interval the balance beam was perfectly centered at zero. My scale, purchased from stock at random, has no error. I had wanted to test it because sometimes the comments I see about Lee equipment might lead someone to believe that these products might be less than capable of the task at hand. Personally, it is the best scale I've ever used.

The Safety Scale cost me $17.99. The Lyman Scale Weight Check Set cost me $26.29. I have no doubt about the scales accuracy now and will use it with complete confidence.

It is our personnal responsibility to try and test products. The risk is the money that we have spent on the material that we have tried. If it failed us then, we have learned a lesson. As for you Ranch Dog, you have a product that would serve you forever. I like Lee products too, i have some and would get more if i need it. thanks for risking to try for all of us.

I did a little testing myself lately because I had started loading some H-110 for the first time and I was aware of the need to be correct on mass. I knew the little scale was consistant but accurate was another thing. Lee has obviously spent the money on the knife on this scale because that part of this type of scale is what does the work.

I had access to an analytical balance at work that read to .00001 grams +/-. I used coins to make my own set of weights(you guys know me, this was the suggestion of someone on this board, sometimes I think I have no original thought) and brought them home. I set up my scale, zeroed, and set it to the first coin weight. Bingo. It was the same thing for the group of four coins.

Oh yea. I did have to do a grams to grains conversion which was the hardest thing about this test because that one I just can't keep in my head. The only way to be more accurate is to get a scale that measures down to +/- .01 grains and the hunters in this crowd don't need that. The little scale is excellent for what it is meant to do.

OK, ok, you got me now....I will admit it in a public forum. I have used a Lee safety scale for YEARS with complete satisfaction. In fact, I will continue to do so since my reloading bench is rather friction fit into my multi-purpose office (amongs the bow-n-arrow makin stuff)

I have heard alot of folks talking bad about Lee products but have never had a complaint myself. I think that in some respects, he is a genius with a down home, can do attitude.

whew, that felt good....

Scotty

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Porcupines are peacefull creatures, but God saw fit to give em quills

Actually I didn't mind taking the risks involved with this indepth research. When I get ready to load powder in my cases I will zero the scale, set it for the charge, and then check it against check weights for that charge. As far as risking my personal safety... I have until Wednesday to figure out how to get the Sharpie Pen outline off my wife's desk without damaging the finish She will return from Seattle on that date!

The most important thing you can do regarding scales - any brand or style - is own a set of check weights, and use them.

Good example for all to follow....

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MikeG

Ranch Dog,
I like your attitude and the reloading equipment you use as well. I to am a Lee customer. It is good to know the scale measures up to what Mr. Lee claims. I agree completely with Goldfingers.

Ranch Dog. WOW! Hadn't you ever used a sharpie before? You shulda used masking tape or a soft lead pencil or something besides a Sharpie!! Boy are you gonna get it!! D'ya want me ta pray for ya?
Oh year, Thanks for the report. Snicker.
Pepe

Coldfingers... I always enjoyed my Lee stuff. I didn't know it wasn't any good until got on a couple of different forums... not this one BTW

In the last couple of months I've met another ranch friend. This fellow does a heck of a lot of shooting... I mean a lot. Got a nice place that's game fenced with a bunch of different critters roaming around. We where talking at lunch and I asked him what he used and real quitely he wispered "Lee". Heck, I ain't going to wisper it any more!

Pepe... Yeah I used a Sharpie before... it's just that it was the closest thing I could reach. I don't think I'm in much trouble, I'm sure she's expecting me to blow up the house or something worse while she's gone. Actually, I think denatured alcohol will take it off. I think the mark looks kind of cool. You can always say a prayer for me Bro! Thanks!