The Redding Model No. 2 Master Powder & Bullet Scale is a mechanical balance beam reloading scale engineered for precision handloading. Built with hardened and ground steel knife edges resting in precision-milled stainless steel bearing seats, it provides consistent zero-drift mechanical measurement without the need for mains electricity or batteries. It features a two-counterpoise system that measures powder charges, projectiles, and cases up to a maximum capacity of 505 grains with an accuracy of 0.1 grain. Magnetic beam dampening quickly settles the pointer, while an integrated graduated over/under indicator allows handloaders to read 1/10-grain variations directly without shifting the poises.

Key Features

• 505-Grain Total Capacity: Accommodates smokeless powder charges, black powder, sorted brass, and projectiles up to 505 grains.
• 0.1-Grain Sensitivity: Uses a dual-poise beam graduated in 5-grain increments on the main poise (up to 500 grains) and 0.1-grain increments on the small poise (up to 5 grains) for precise charge formulation.
• Magnetic Dampening: Rapidly arrests the oscillation of the balance beam to deliver fast, steady weight readings.
• Over/Under Indicator: Pointer scale is graduated in 1/10-grain increments for immediate visual checks of off-charge variations.
• Zero Calibration: Includes a threaded thumb-screw leveling foot to level the cast base on any stable reloading bench.
• Spouted Aluminum Pan: Includes a dedicated powder pan with an integrated pour spout and hanger assembly for direct pouring into cartridge cases.
• 100% Mechanical Operation: Requires no electrical supply, making it unaffected by electrical interference or thermal drift associated with digital strain-gauge load cells.

Specifications

• Scale Type: Mechanical balance beam scale
• Part Number: 02000
• Maximum Capacity: 505 grains
• Sensitivity / Accuracy: 0.1 grain (1/10th grain)
• Beam System: Two-counterpoise balance (5-grain main poise, 0.1-grain small poise)
• Bearing Assembly: Hardened ground steel knife edges on stainless steel seats
• Dampening Type: Magnetic
• Pan Construction: Aluminum with integrated pour spout
• Power Requirements: None (fully mechanical)
• Shipping Weight: Approximately 0.54 kg (1.2 lbs)

Who is the Redding Model No. 2 Master Powder & Bullet Scale for?

• Precision Handloaders Measuring Powder Charges — Requires measuring smokeless powder loads with 0.1 grain accuracy across a 505 grains capacity range on a zero-drift mechanical balance beam scale.
• Reloaders Sorting Projectiles and Brass Cases — Relies on 0.1 grain sensitivity and a 505 grains maximum ceiling to separate projectiles and brass cases into consistent weight batches.

Less suitable for: Weighing heavy objects exceeding the 505 grains capacity threshold, such as complete large-calibre cartridge assemblies or heavy lead ingots, which require a higher-capacity mechanical balance beam scale (1,000+ grains) or a high-capacity digital bench scale.