Ohaus SPX222 Scout Analytical Balance, 220 g x 0.01 g

I'm not an expert, but I've used this scale five times a week, or more, for several weeks, and it seems to perform perfectly to the hundredth of a gram. Takes a while to balance (I used a level, in addition to the built-in bubble), but the scale is easy to use. And you can add teensy increments until you reach the desired weight for an item. I spent more than I planned, and I got more than I expected.

Received the product on time and in good shape. Initially, i liked the product. Great display. Nice features. Ability to measure objects on the bottom of the unit by hanging weight. Instructions were simple and calibration was a snap. Individual feet where able to level the scale. Wide steel measuring surface. But, the accuracy of the scale in the grains (grns) scale was not very sensitive, and i wasn't confident in its readings. I use two other scales i have to compare measurements and they seemed to be more responsive when adding very tiny increments of measured material. The scale is accurate to .001 of a gram. I thought that would be good enough for my application, but it was mistaken. Called up Ohaus spoke to customer service (answered very quickly and a human, big plus in my book). After a few minutes of being on hold for him to get me an answer, he returned and stated thatif i wanted to achieve better accuracy an responsiveness i should seek a scale with a .0001 gram accuracy, he recommended their Pioneer model SPX163, which unfortunately was almost double the price of this unit. I don't think he was trying to up sell me, because when i looked at the specs of one of my other scales it was .0005 gram accuracy. I think this is a good unit, just not accurate enough for my needs. I did not test any other units of measurement just what i needed it for, grains. I will be returning this unit. But good customer support.

Using for reloading between 4gr. and 50gr. very accurate and repeatable measurements.....blows away any scale made specifically for reloading. Checked calibration across full range and found it to be true to three decimal places. I paid a lot for this, but it should last a long time and inspires confidence. Ohaus is a great company, and this is a quality tool.

This Ohaus SPX222 Scout Analytical Balance works great for our outside sampler techs.

Terrific Scale. I use it to measure paint and as far as I can tell is very accurate.

Its a good scale however Weights & Measures would not cert this scale for trade.

Arrived quickly and works perfectly.

This is a cost effective unit for dry well maintained delicate environments. Does not handle misuse well. If you buy products like this from Amazon for cheaper, its cheaper because you're waiving all warranty rights. You get the basic 30 day unopened unused returns and nothing else. Buy from a local scale dealer and you'll get the best price with full warranty.