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#2 MASTER SCALE Reviews & Ratings

The Redding No. 2 Master scale features a 505 grain capacity with a two couterpoise system. The hardened and ground knife edges ride in precision milled stainless steel bearing seats. The magnetic dampened beam provides fast accurate readings. Includes powder weighing pan with pour spout. Redding scales have a Lifetime Warranty.

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2 Stars

Reviews Summary

The Redding #2 Master Scale garners mixed reviews from users. Many praise its readability, compact size, and sensitivity for precision loading. However, some report issues with paint quality, accuracy problems, and zeroing difficulties. While some seasoned users find reliability in the scale, others experienced frustration with its consistency and felt disappointed in Redding's quality control.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

40%

Several reviews highlight significant concerns about the product's quality, particularly regarding the paint finish and perceived lack of quality control, leading to disappointment among a percentage of users who expected better from Redding.

Accuracy and Performance

50%

Accuracy emerges as a pivotal theme, with users noting discrepancies during weighing. While some found the scale consistent with proper test weights, others faced challenges with zeroing and maintaining precision, indicating mixed reliability.

Readability and Design

60%

Many customers appreciate the clear readability of the scale, especially the contrasting markings that enhance visibility under various lighting conditions. The small footprint and compact design are also positively noted, making it suitable for storage.

User Experience

30%

The user experience varies significantly; seasoned users often share positive insights based on long-term usage, while new users sometimes express frustration with the scale's initial setup and performance, highlighting a learning curve.

Longevity and Reliability

35%

A number of reviewers point out the durability of the beam scale compared to electronic options, emphasizing its long-term reliability and performance. This aspect resonates with reloaders who prefer simplicity and dependability.

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Excellent Scale

Made in the USA. Goes to final weight quickly. It is very easy to read. It is sensitive down to a few kernels.I don't know what else what one would need for a beam scale.

Update

I wanted to do a quick update on the Redding #2 Scale if Sinclair allows such. I orginally thought I had some problems with accuracy but that turned out to be a test weight problem. I won't go into that here but did write a review on the RCBS test weights if anyone wants to look. With the "good" test weights it was always within .1 grain as advertsed and often times right at 0. I did notice one quirk. At 5 grains the large scale setting was actually more accurate that the 5 grain setting on the small scale. Both were acceptable but in the future if I measure 5 grains will just go to the large scale. The zero screw on the base is a little bit awkward but also helps make for a very compact unit. This unit is very compact. Much more than some others. I store my reloading equipment in a range bag and store the scale in a padded small pistol bag so size was important to me. I added 15 oz of stick on wheel weights to the bottom and use the unit on a vinyl/rubber pad and that has eliminated all movement. That was important as on my table even a few inches of movement threw off the 0. Now it not only looks like a tank but feels like one. White numerals really stand out even in dim light. Hash marks on pointer scale are marked in .1 grains which I used extensively while testing it. Most scales do not have that feature. Very pleased.

Great Scale

Looked at a lot of scales. Beam and electronic. I have owned a number of scales. Nothing against electronic scales but 5 years from now will it work. On a cold February nite after being stored will it work or will I be off to where ever for a battery? I load mostly pistol and the part of the scale on the beam to the right (under 10 grains) is most important as I am normally under five grains. Bought the weight set from RCBS just to check it but bet it is right on.