Hornady G3-1500 Electronic Scale Red 1500 Grain (050104) is a compact, battery-operated digital reloading scale that measures up to 1,500 grains with 0.1 grain accuracy and a constant live readout up to 500 grains, making it ideal for weighing powder charges, bullets, and cases. This Hornady 050104 G3-1500 scale uses a precision load cell, trickle-compatible pan area, and an easy-to-read backlit display to give reloaders portable, bench-quality weighing performance.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 050104
- Model: G3-1500 Electronic Scale
- Color: Red housing with backlit display
- Capacity: 1,500 grain maximum reference measurement
- Accuracy: 0.1 grain resolution, with constant live readout up to 500 grains
- Power: Two AAA batteries (not included)
- Display: Large backlit LCD
- Units: Measures in grains, grams, ounces, and carats
- Operation: Trickle-compatible design for use with manual or vibratory tricklers
Special Features
- Precision load cell provides 0.1 grain accuracy in the range where most powder charges fall, allowing fine control when setting and verifying loads.
- Constant live readout up to 500 grains makes it practical to trickle powder directly into the pan without lag or reset between additions.
- Multi-unit capability lets you switch between grains and metric units for weighing components, tools, and other items on the bench.
- Compact footprint and battery power support use as both a primary scale on small benches and a portable option for load work away from the main reloading room.
- Simple keypad controls and quick calibration with a 10 gram weight make setup and routine checks straightforward.
Practical Benefits
- The Hornady G3-1500 Electronic Scale Red 1500 Grain (050104) fits reloaders who want a trickle-friendly digital scale that combines pocket-size convenience with bench-level precision.
- With 1,500 grain capacity and a live readout, you can verify powder charges, sort bullets by weight, and check case weights using one compact unit.
- Battery operation keeps cords off the bench and lets you position the scale wherever it best aligns with your powder measure and trickler.
- The combination of 0.1 grain resolution and a responsive display helps you stop right on your target charge weight instead of overshooting and having to start again.
- If you need a portable, precise electronic scale that handles most everyday reloading weighing tasks, the Hornady G3-1500 Electronic Scale Red 1500 Grain (050104) is a practical choice for both home and travel use.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |