Lyman Gen 6 quirk. Why?

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Pond James Pond

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Typically, my Gen 6 is very dependable, making metering for my rifle work-ups a breeze.

However, today, while loading .44Spl for a comp tonight (nothing like leaving it to the last minute), I keep finding that the Gen 6 reads my desired 7.3gn when the motor stops, but once the screen clears with the final value it invariably reads 7.2gn.

Driving my nuts.
Why is it happening?!
Is it operator error, or is it because the charge is pretty low?

No RCBS Chargemaster nuggets of wisdom, please.
Just stick to the Gen 6!!
 
My Gen6 drops 0.1 below the what is set about 90% of the time and maybe 0.1 above very, very rarely. So I set it to 0.1 above and I can live with that. ;)
 
I have an older Lyman, and it tends to throw (depending on the powder) 0.1 more than I have set it for. Fine ball powder usually gets thrown to what it's set for. It's the Extruded powders that are sometimes thrown the 0.1 more than set for. So I set it 0.1 lower than needed.
 
I'm puzzled because the vast majority of the time it is bang on. But then, the vast majority of the time I'm loading for rifles or .44Mag. Those are charges 20gn and above.

Today it was only 7.3, but I was getting mostly 7.2, followed by 7.4 with my ideal 7.3 a distant third...

Are the scales only sensitive enough higher up the weight scale?
 
James, I know this may sound stupid, but all electronic scales are subject to wind and electronic variances. So if the window is open, close it, if a fan is turned on, turn it off or if you are using unregulated power, get a Isobar regulated multi outlet power adapter.

Hope this helps, and stay safe.
Jim
 
Sound suggestions there, Jim. TBH, I'd say only the power could be an issue (not the season for open windows over here!), but usually it is fine running on the mains.
 
First, why sweat 0.1gn? that is as good as any powder measure and will have no effect unless, maybe, you are shooting your handgun beyond 100 yds.
Two, isn't there a "trickle" button, like on my ChargeMaster?
Third, reprogram it for that load (and it will then need to be reprogrammed for heavier loads).
 
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