LEE Safety powder Scale setup and use!! The RIGHT way!!

[@angelaprater2679]

Cvery helpful thank you

[@pareloader5989]

@@angelaprater2679 thank you so much for watching my video and commenting! I really appreciate it. I’m glad that it was helpful. If you watch some my other videos there is some more helpful reloading info PA

[@denja70]

Thanks for sharing.

[@pareloader5989]

Thank you for watching my video and sharing. I appreciate it.PA

[@fsae0607]

I love mine. Been using it for over a decade. Never let me down!

[@pareloader5989]

Thank you for commenting and watching my video! I really appreciate it! Yeah I love that little scale also. Once it’s set it’s right all the time.

[@dhooter]

I use it also. From 223 to 300rum. Made some unbelievable accurate loads just using that scale. It's slow but I reload for accuracy and a hobby. Nothing else

[@wemcal]

Great video and great information

[@pareloader5989]

Thank you so much for watching my video and commenting! I really appreciate it. I’m so glad that you found the information helpful. If you check out the rest of my channel I am having a giveaway when I hit 750 subscribers. The prize is a $25 dollar cabelas gift card. All you have to do is check out the video and subscribe. If you decide to good luck! PA

[@DummyRound]

I've heard mixed reviews on this scale, but never personally used one. It's good to have an analog scale on hand, I believe. Thanks for the demo!

[@pareloader5989]

Thanks for the comment! I hope that I explained it well enough so people will know how to use it. It is a very good scale and I use it to verify that my digital scale is not acting up.

[@caseykelso1]

Great why to check you weights.... I took my 200mg weight up to the jewelry store,they have incredible weighing equipment there, they had no problem weighing my standard which I use for my scale calibration. Actually they were quite interested in why I wanted to be so perfect. They even let me file it down reweighted it about 5 times to where it was exactly 3 grains to the 3rd decimal point😉and I use that for my standard now ,they were Extremely nice people. I do have a digital scale but it floats around all the time. Thanks for sharing🍸

[@slotcarfan]

It is VERY sensitive to changes in weights. However, the vernier scale method is a bit more difficult to set an exact charge. Like this vid, I use two scales to set initial wieght (set Lee to match electronic or other beam), then use this Lee scale for periodic checks of my powder drop.

[@richardkut3976]

Nice touch to dampen beam, thanks.

[@pareloader5989]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching my video and sharing. Check out the rest of my channel and get in on the 750 subscriber giveaway! PA

[@markschroeder567]

My reloading bench is in a corner of my garage. I have found that dust settling on the beam will throw off the zero calibration. I keep the scale covered now.

[@pareloader5989]

Yeah those scales are really sensitive. I also cover all my reloading equipment. Thanks for watching my video and commenting! Check out the rest of my channel. I am having a giveaway when I reach 750 subscribers. It’s a $25 dollar gift card to cabelas. Take care. PA

[@kipshoq]

Tack from Sweden Loved it

[@pareloader5989]

Thank you for watching my video and commenting. I really appreciate it! PA

[@bernardbianconi7486]

Très bonne explication bravo monsieur

[@TomStuart-if2xi]

Thank you sir, very informative for a new reloader.

[@pareloader5989]

Thank you for watching my video and commenting! I really appreciate it! I am so glad that the video helped you. That’s why I make them just so hopefully I can share what I learned with others like yourself. PA

[@pareloader5989]

@TomStuart-if2xi what are you starting to reload? I have several videos on KZbin that get into reloading. I think that it is good information. Just checkout the other videos on my channel. You might find more helpful information. Thanks again. PA

[@TomStuart-if2xi]

@ Bought a simple Lee Loader in .38 Special, probably going to go with 148 grain wadcutters to start with.

[@mr.nobody6457]

Excellent video!

[@pareloader5989]

Thank you! Good luck in the drawing. Stay safe

[@slotcarfan]

Always allow scales to oscillate to rest rather than hold and release at the point of rest. That is best way to guarantee accuracy of final rest as it overcomes any friction on the pivot. At least that is what I learned in high school chemistry. I find this inexpensive scale is my most sensitive to changes in charge weight.

[@pareloader5989]

@@slotcarfan thank you for the tip! I will definitely try that. Thank you for watching my video and commenting! I really appreciate it! PA

[@redskullwarthog9385]

Great detailed video.. thank you😊

[@dhooter]

What digital scale are you using?

[@pareloader5989]

Frankford arsenal. Thanks for watching! PA

[@redskullwarthog9385]

Great video.. I want to reference my digital cuz could be off & those . 01 grains are difficult even with directions...

[@pareloader5989]

Thank you for watching my video and commenting. Really appreciate it. Yeah I always bounce about every 10 to 15 rounds just to make sure the beam scale is the same as the digital. I haven’t had a problem with comparing the two but I would rather play it safe. Once that beam scale is set, it will not lie to you. It’s the most accurate scale in my opinion. Take care and stay safe. PA

[@redskullwarthog9385]

Thank you very much! Bout time gave detailed video.. 👍 can't say that bout manufactory bid🤫🤫😁

[@pareloader5989]

@redskullwarthog9385 I am so glad that it helped. I really like making videos that help people out. I'm no professional by any.means and don't make anything from KZbin. I just have fun and it's kind of a hobby for me. Keeps me out of trouble LOL

[@redskullwarthog9385]

@@pareloader5989 first excuse my stupid "User name"...But just started reloading @57 & was in military... Hunting .. Etc. But when prices shy rocketed during covid i decided to do my self...much thx!!!

[@redskullwarthog9385]

I have same set-up & cfeblk😊

[@albertforletta1498]

Zero is a white line on zero- a white line on 1- a white line on 9. If you want 6/10 , 6 must be in the middle!!!! White lines on both sides of the 6 with of course a white line on 6 also. ALWAYS 3 lines!!!!!!!! The number you want is in the MIDDLE. ZERO is in the middle of 1 and 9 !!!!!!!

[@pareloader5989]

Thank you for pointing that out! Much appreciated! PA

[@albertforletta1498]

@@pareloader5989 , you are very welcome. I have used scales similar to Lee in science classes in college many, many decades ago. Yes, I’m over the hill old. Lol. Your scale has very tight tolerances and is very, very accurate. More accurate than a beam scale that goes to 500 grains(RCBS). The table you set the scale on , must be level. Beam scales can weigh your breath. Enjoy your reloading. Reloading is a very relaxing hobby for me.

[@pareloader5989]

@@albertforletta1498 thank you sir! As long as your mind is young at heart age means nothing! Enjoy your reloading also. I find it very therapeutic! PA

[@arthuremanoel8973]

Obrigado aos 2 senhores por ensinar um jovem brasileiro a fazer a recarga com precisão

[@redskullwarthog9385]

Still better video than manufactory does..

[@redskullwarthog9385]

TWO 👍👍 video!!

[@pareloader5989]

Thank you for watching my video and commenting!! I really appreciate it!! I am sorry that it took me so long to respond. I try to read as soon as I can. Unfortunately this one I missed. Anyway I am really glad that you found it helpful!! Take care and stay safe!! Pa

[@TheCaptnHammer]

I can never get it to show one white line. It shows a faint one on either side and a slightly less faint in the middle. I got a digital scale because that just wasn’t cutting it or me. I will say once I set it, it seemed consistent.

[@pareloader5989]

@@TheCaptnHammer when you zero the scale you are supposed to see zero and a faint white line on the 9. That’s just the way it is. I trust that scale over any digital scale out there. Thanks for commenting. I hope that this helps you. PA

[@3dtexan890]

Looks like you have a newer Lee powder thrower on the left almost out of view. How does that one compare with the one you used here?

[@pareloader5989]

3D Texan. Thank you for commenting and watching my video! Really appreciate it! Yes that is LEEs new powder thrower. I actually love it because you can see the amount of powder you have left. Also I did a video on the LEE perfect powder measure adapter that allows you to charge right on your press. Check it out. All in all I think that its great. Hope this helps! PA

[@jeffersoncarlisle3125]

Thanks, very interesting.

[@pareloader5989]

Your more than welcome! I hope that you got something from the video that you can apply to your reloading. It really is a good scale. Take care and stay safe! Merry Christmas to you brother!

[@jeffersoncarlisle3125]

@@pareloader5989 Thanks! Merry Christmas to you as well! Yeah, I've been using the basic Lee loader hand tools for a couple of years and doing a little research on how to improve. Thanks again.

[@pareloader5989]

@@jeffersoncarlisle3125 I started out with the LEE breach lock single stage press. I really love that press. I reload my hunting rounds on that so I can really dial in my reloads. LEE products are good. You just have to except that it's the working man's reloading equipment. I am going to buy next the LYMAN 8 stage turret press. Looks really nice and I have seen 76 highboy use his. Also I would invest in the LYMAN case prep express. It makes case prep a breeze and it really saves your hands from fatigue.

[@jeffersoncarlisle3125]

@@pareloader5989 cool thanks for the advice. I started reloading with cap and ball revolvers, LOL. I'm not doing any prepping on my cases yet (.30-06 and 38 Special) so I have a lot to learn. I'm trying to save up for a Rossi R92 lever gun in .357 so it will be a while before I get a press. I have some H110 powder I got for my .410 shotgun and hear that it is very powerful stuff. It has .357 load data on the container. I was thinking a scale would be good to have because I just have the Lee Dippers set. Seems like a digital scale would be easiest, but I like that the Lee Safety Powder Scale does not depend on batteries. I don't mind the slowness of the Lee hand tools but it would be nice to have a more uniform load with a press. Also being able to produce more ammo would be nice if I get into Cowboy Action shooting...if only I had more time and money ha ha....anyway, Merry Christmas from Oregon!

[@toddnoss2056]

What is your powder measure set at

[@pareloader5989]

My powder measure is set according to the load data for each specific caliber. I usually try to stay to the middle of the min and max. Hope this helps. PA

[@caseykelso1]

8:24 why measure the pan....scales set,pour the powder in the pan 🎉 8:54 you didn't tell us what the dig. Scale Read

[@pareloader5989]

Sorry about that! Yeah that was the second video I made when I started my KZbin channel. Mistakes were made! Lol. Thanks for watching. PA

[@caseykelso1]

@@pareloader5989 lol,just busting balls brother. I just bought one. Works mint. Little slow but accurate to the 10th

[@pareloader5989]

@@caseykelso1 lol! All good bud! Happy reloading. Any questions please feel free to ask. PA

[@caseykelso1]

@@pareloader5989 thanks, OK I'll ask,would seating the bullet. 010 thousandths deeper in case raise pressure alot or isn't the power that measurable? I'm using RMR bullets for my .380 lcpmax 95 gr fmjrn .355 in diameter and .465 tall. I seat them at .970 overall length with 2.6 grains of hp-38. Cci 500 primer, The Recoil is next to none, great accuracy, but the bullets are only jumping out of the gun about a foot and landing at my feet I'm afraid of failure to feeds or stove pipes. I loaded 5 and all ran, I want to keep the small charge and no recoil , I want to keep the load LIGHT for my wife's little hands and not be so Snappy. I guess the real question is if I can seat the bullet a little bit deeper so I can get a little more punch out of it by shortening the overall length by 10 thou. And keep 2.6 grs. ? Or go to 2.8gr. And hope for better ejection?

[@pareloader5989]

Hey bud. KZbin wouldn't let me open your last question about bullet seating. If you can resend it maybe I can help. Thanks. PA

[@windowwiz100]

Thanks

[@pareloader5989]

No problem! Hope it helps. PA

[@dhooter]

Just give it a little tap. Tappy tap tap. Just tap it on in.

[@pareloader5989]

Thank you for watching my video and commenting! I really lay appreciate it! Yes the scale can be a little finicky. If you check out the rest of my channel t am having a giveaway when I hit 750 subscribers. The prize is a $25 gift card to cabelas. You just need to subscribe. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts. PA

[@dhooter]

Month later yes this scale is very finicky. I'm constantly having to dump charges​@@pareloader5989