I'd been contemplating this purchase for the last year or so. The PACT seems to have a good reputation, is MADE in the USA, and has a lifetime warranty. They’re on sale till Jan 15th for only $200 (shipped). I also like that they seem to have “speeded them” up as far as throwing charges.

I’ve always weighed ALL my rifle charges, since I figure all the match grade primers, case trimming and other labor intensive processes would be a waste if I didn’t. I always just threw a light charge and trickled it up by hand. I then seat the bullet using my Rockchucker, then jump to my RS press for the crimping die and start all over again.. Given my “slow” habitual way of doing things, I’m thinking this will do more to speed up my reloading process that anything else since I have NO desire to use a progressive press.

I try and load the “finest quality” ammunition – time be darned. I have heard a few comments that the “newer, faster” dispensers would take a few throws to settle in and get accurate. Should I be concerned enough to keep the beam scale out to keep it “honest”? Is there a certain “number” of throws, that should be done before actual case charging begins?

Obviously, skipping the time-consuming “beam-scale measurement” has motivated my desire to get this, but I just want to know that they can be trusted, and yes – I understand it’s good to let them warm-up for a while before use. Thanks for any input! I’ll report on how well this works when I get it.

Best things you can do with any electronic scales - other than the usual advice to keep out of drafts, etc. - is to make sure the pan goes to zero after every throw. And use the check weights once in a while.

I've got the RCBS version of this scale and it is very very accurate. The last batch of loads I did for both the 243 and the 204 Ruger both had less than 10 fps deviation for ten shot groups.

I just let mine warm up for 20-30 minutes,check weight the scale,calibrate for the powder I'm using(just takes a few minutes),and go! I've never had any of the problems I've read about re fans,fluorescent lites,etc,not to say that they don't happen. I usually seat the bullet as the next charge is dumping. I don't think its ever been off more than 2/10 of a grain and thats been very occasionally. There is a trickle feature on the dispenser for us anal folk. :p

I have had the same dispenser/scale combo for 5+ years and wouldn't hesitate buying another one. :)