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The Lee Safety Balance Beam Mechanical Powder Scale is a no-frills, dependable powder scale built for reloaders who value simplicity and accuracy in the loading room. With a 100-grain capacity and 1/20 grain sensitivity, this mechanical scale gives you the precision you need to dial in consistent loads without batteries, electronics, or complicated calibration routines. Whether you're prepping rifle rounds, handgun ammunition, or working through a large batch of reloads, a beam scale remains one of the most reliable ways to measure powder charge—and Lee's durable design has earned trust among serious reloaders for decades.
This is a straightforward tool: no digital displays to fuss with, no power requirements, just a tough phenolic plastic beam that stays sensitive and readable shot after shot. It's honest equipment, the kind that works the same way in year five as it does on day one. For handloaders who already understand their workflow and want a scale that won't quit, the Safety Balance Beam is a solid, affordable choice that focuses on the fundamentals.
Pair it with a powder trickler and a steady reloading bench, and you've got the foundation for safe, repeatable ammunition. The 100-grain capacity covers most rifle and handgun powders you'll encounter in standard reloading, and the 1/20 grain resolution is tight enough for precision rifle work and hunting loads alike.
| Brand | Lee Precision |
| Product Type | Mechanical Powder Scale |
| Capacity | 100 Grains |
| Sensitivity | 1/20 Grain |
| Beam Material | Phenolic Plastic |
A 100-grain scale covers the vast majority of reloading powders for rifles, handguns, and shotguns. Most rifle powders range from 25 to 65 grains per charge, and pistol powders typically run 5 to 20 grains, so you'll rarely need more capacity. If you're loading heavy rifle magnum rounds or working with very dense powders, you may occasionally approach the limit, but for standard hunting and target ammunition, 100 grains is more than adequate.
One-twentieth of a grain (0.05 grain) is precise enough for hunting rifle loads, target shooting, and most handgun rounds. This resolution allows you to detect small deviations and maintain consistency from round to round. For precision benchrest or competitive rifle shooting, some reloaders prefer even finer sensitivity, but the Safety Balance Beam's 1/20 grain reading is solid for general-purpose reloading.
A powder trickler is highly recommended. Because a mechanical beam scale is sensitive to small weight changes, trickling powder in slowly near the final charge weight makes it much easier to land on your exact target and avoid overshooting. Trickling also reduces waste and improves consistency, especially when you're chasing precision loads.
No. The Safety Balance Beam is purely mechanical—no batteries, no digital components, no calibration steps. Set it on a level bench and start weighing. This simplicity is a major advantage for reloaders who want reliable equipment that doesn't depend on power or electronics.
SKU: 115716466 • Width: 6.4in • Height: 2.2in • Depth: 9.6in • Weight: 0.95oz
Availability: In Stock
The Lee Safety Balance Beam Mechanical Powder Scale is a no-frills, dependable powder scale built for reloaders who value simplicity and accuracy in the loading room. With a 100-grain capacity and 1/20 grain sensitivity, this mechanical scale gives you the precision you need to dial in consistent loads without batteries, electronics, or complicated calibration routines. Whether you're prepping rifle rounds, handgun ammunition, or working through a large batch of reloads, a beam scale remains one of the most reliable ways to measure powder charge—and Lee's durable design has earned trust among serious reloaders for decades.
This is a straightforward tool: no digital displays to fuss with, no power requirements, just a tough phenolic plastic beam that stays sensitive and readable shot after shot. It's honest equipment, the kind that works the same way in year five as it does on day one. For handloaders who already understand their workflow and want a scale that won't quit, the Safety Balance Beam is a solid, affordable choice that focuses on the fundamentals.
Pair it with a powder trickler and a steady reloading bench, and you've got the foundation for safe, repeatable ammunition. The 100-grain capacity covers most rifle and handgun powders you'll encounter in standard reloading, and the 1/20 grain resolution is tight enough for precision rifle work and hunting loads alike.
| Brand | Lee Precision |
| Product Type | Mechanical Powder Scale |
| Capacity | 100 Grains |
| Sensitivity | 1/20 Grain |
| Beam Material | Phenolic Plastic |
A 100-grain scale covers the vast majority of reloading powders for rifles, handguns, and shotguns. Most rifle powders range from 25 to 65 grains per charge, and pistol powders typically run 5 to 20 grains, so you'll rarely need more capacity. If you're loading heavy rifle magnum rounds or working with very dense powders, you may occasionally approach the limit, but for standard hunting and target ammunition, 100 grains is more than adequate.
One-twentieth of a grain (0.05 grain) is precise enough for hunting rifle loads, target shooting, and most handgun rounds. This resolution allows you to detect small deviations and maintain consistency from round to round. For precision benchrest or competitive rifle shooting, some reloaders prefer even finer sensitivity, but the Safety Balance Beam's 1/20 grain reading is solid for general-purpose reloading.
A powder trickler is highly recommended. Because a mechanical beam scale is sensitive to small weight changes, trickling powder in slowly near the final charge weight makes it much easier to land on your exact target and avoid overshooting. Trickling also reduces waste and improves consistency, especially when you're chasing precision loads.
No. The Safety Balance Beam is purely mechanical—no batteries, no digital components, no calibration steps. Set it on a level bench and start weighing. This simplicity is a major advantage for reloaders who want reliable equipment that doesn't depend on power or electronics.
SKU: 115716466 • Width: 6.4in • Height: 2.2in • Depth: 9.6in • Weight: 0.95oz