wandering zero

[gerrycaruso]

The day before yesterday my digital scale started at 0.0 and crept up to 1.9. It never did this before and hasn't done it since but I don't trust it. I've started using the balance beam scale again. Anyone ever had this problem or have a possible cause?

 

[EMTDAD]

anything accidentally leaning on the scale while it's being stored?

 

[PatMcD]

Precisely the reason I hate electronic scales.

Any new lights nearby? Flourescent, LED? Window open?

 

[gerrycaruso]

Nothing leaning on the scale. No new lights or open window.

 

[Rick O'Shea]

Change out the original battery,..

 

[whatluck]

Re calibrate the scale? Did you store it in any orientation other than right side up or leave anything on it?

 

[BTSDOG]

Flourecent lights will screw with it, and also air pressure if its sensitive. Dont run a fan and when putting something on pan, do so very slowly....

 

[Penniepup1]

Static electricity?

 

[Editor]

The day before yesterday my digital scale started at 0.0 and crept up to 1.9. It never did this before and hasn't done it since but I don't trust it. I've started using the balance beam scale again. Anyone ever had this problem or have a possible cause?

I have one that goes occasionally crazy, and my current working theory is interference from cellular/WiFi devices in close proximity are the cause.

 

[Picton]

I'm disappointed. I thought this thread was going to be about Enfield No 5 Mk 1s.

Jungle Carbine - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Wandering zero !! jungle carbine. BS theory

Well after using my No5 JC for over a year now, & putting approx 340 rounds thru her , keeping a pull thru handy after every outing & general checks & looking after the ol'lady. I can quite say, that with a fulton mount fitted & bushnell scope , she has never wandered, lost accuracy & leveled...

www.gunboards.com

Wandering zero in the No. 5 Mk. 1

Page 112 in this month's American Rifleman has a rather nice piece on the "Jungle Carbine."...

www.enfield-rifles.com

303 jungle carbine wandering zero

Ok..I have a VERY nice all numbers match down to the magazine shortened original Enfield aka Jungle Carbine. It does in fact group all over with different bullet weights and styles..do I mess with it to shoot or leave it in the safe for what it historically adds? I see I can add shims and...

www.theoutdoorstrader.com

“Jungle Carbine” – the Lee Enfield No5 MkI Rifle

www.forgottenweapons.com

 

[Broc]

If you buh a new one:

Platinum series Frankford Arsenal scale is great.
RCBS Chargemaster is also awesome.

I have those two and an RCBS mechanical scale I use to double check a load every 10-20 throws (the one that goes to 1021 grains --- I forget the model name).

 

[whacko]

Every time sit allows at the bench I turn on my scale and set the 100g calibration weight on it...........then switch the thing to grains to start weighing charges. It's never read anything other than 99.99 to 100.01.....and I'm fine with that. I don't know the model number but it's got the Hornady logo on it.

 

[jasonj84]

Wandering Zero is a great rap name!