I bought a Hornady GS-1500 several years ago ($35) and have been totally satisfied. There are several beam scales, all of which work well, among my reloading tools. Also, among my tools are fine and extensive scale calibration weights (the real thing). As well as the tools, I have the skill to run statistically correct calibrations. That said, my tests of scales indicate that scales intended for reloading are up to the job.
Beam scale technology is relatively old and well understood. Suffice to say, they work. Electronic scale technology is relatively new, but has proven highly reliable. I use the GS-1500 almost exclusively because I find it handy. I would be only mildly annoyed if forced to go back to beam scales.
DDA
