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I've got several guns the weight of which I can only guess at--"ball parking" would be a way to describe it. So, I've been thinking about getting a scale from, say, Staples. Anybody here have any suggestions as to makes, models, types, etc. I assume di8gital (as opposed to spring) would be the best for the sake of accuracy. Accuracy to 0.5 to 1.0 oz would probably suit my needs.

Would appreciate any thoughts you guys might have.

I use an old 10lb spring scale graduated in 1 once increments. It was given to me. But if I were to look today, I'd look at cooking stores for a 10lb electronic scale.

Also, you might consider an electronic fish scale which is very portable for gunshows and gunshop touring. The fishscale can be looped thru the triggerguard.

granby, I use an old Triner postal scale.They are accurate to .5 oz.Mine only weighs objects up to 5 lbs. It requires weighing the barrels and forend seperatly from the action/stock. Alot of post offices are going digital and have these scales laying around.If you ask they may be cheap.

I also use one of those Triners, but mine only weighs to 4lbs. For heavier I have an old Fairbanks platform scale for weighing people. Perhaps an old doctors scale or even an accurate bathroom scale. It goes up to 300 lb but only ¼ lb increments. Also has a pull up scale for measuring height, so haven't tried it but could be used for measuring overall length of a gun as well. When they get heavier than the Triner will handle ¼ lb is close enough for me. Picked the Fairbanks up about 5 yrs ago at an auction for $5.00.

I have an old baby scale, purchased at a yard sale. It is a balance beam scale and quite accurate. Cost was only a couple of dollars, hard part is finding one. If you're already a yard sale fan, keep your eyes open.

ebay has lots of options.

After years of using an old spring scale I bought a digital scale on E-bay. footprint is about 8x8, operates on C batteries or a external P/S. It will weigh up to 75 lb, is convertible to metric or lbs and oz,very accurate. It will take a complete gun or package, and best of all about 35.00 including the rip off shipping. The users name on ebay is scalebargains.

Jim A.

I went to Bed, Bath & Beyond and purchased a digital food scale by Salter with a 7 1/2" stainless plate which runs on a single 9 volt battery. The scale weighs in pounds/ounces,ounces only, kilograms/grams, and grams only. It will easily take anything from a few grams to a 1 ounce choke tube to a full 10lb. sporting gun without problem...haven't tried anything heavier. If I need more, I'll just strip the gun and weigh the parts.

Granby,

I have one that I bought at Staples that works great.

Riprap

I was lucky to find an electronic scale like what they use in a deli for weighing meats, etc. It goes to 30 lbs. and is very accurate.

Curl