In my MI reloading room, I use a RCBS 505 beam scale to check the loads my Lee Perfect Powder Measure drops or loads that I use scoops I've made for particular load. It is a nice scale but was fairly pricey if I remember correctly. I want to get a cheaper beam scale to take to AZ to leave there but I don't want to break the bank - yea I know - you get what you pay for. I have a Frankfort Arsenal electronic scale but I just don't trust it (from previous experiences with it) - I'd rather depend on gravity.
I am primarily going to be loading pistol cartridges out there. 38 Colt Short, 38 Spl. and 45 Colt. I'm using Red Dot, Bulls Eye and Unique. Grain weights vary from 1.8 gr. of Bulls Eye, 2.0 grains Red Dot for 38 Colt short to 3.5 gr. of Bulls Eye for 38 Spl. and 6.0 gr. of Red Dot for the 45 Colt. My Unique load for my 45 Colt is 8.0 grains so that would probably be the maximum grain weight . . . .
I have looked at the Lee beam scale that Titan has for $25 but am finding varied reviews ranging from "boat anchor" to "like a lot".
What say you on an inexpensive scale just for checking the above weights? Lee or another brand?
Suggestions/experiences appreciated. If the Lee is accurate/reliable enough (+ or 1/10 gr.) then that would probably be sufficient. If there are problems with it - what other scale? I can't tell from the illustration of the Lee if it has an adjustable foot on the bottom (like the RCBS, etc.) to zero it in on slightly off level counter tops, bench tops, etc.
Thanks for any suggestions. As an added note - I've looked on flabby but the used RCBS 505, etc. seem to bring top price for "used" scales as do some of the other well known brands.