Help with a RCBS 505

[THERAVEN]

I'm a beginning reloader. I just bought a used RCBS 505 scale on Ebay. Before I start calling it names, maybe I need some help ( no instructions came with it). The only way that I can get the scale to hit level before I put any thing in it, is put everything on 0 except the little piece of metal alway to the right, it has to be on 1. Is this right or wrong, I'm thinking everything should be on 0.

 

[oneounceload]

Is the powder tray also on the scale? I have the 510, you have all the pieces on the scale and set it to zero - depending on your scale placement, you might have to adjust the height on the balance end up or down a little

 

[farmerboy]

Yes everything should be zeroed, next you have a dial adjustment (used on opposite side) on the bottom and this sets on the table. when everything is zeroed, turn dial adjustment until it's perfectly leveled. A GREAT SCALE!!!!!

 

[JCS1]

I agree, everything should be zero. If not adjust until it is zero.
Good luck.

 

[swampy308]

instructions

Hello, im new to this forums too. Ive seen instructions on midwayusa.com for your scale and if you cant find it there try the rcbs website.

http://www.midwayusa.com/midwayusa/StaticPages/pdf/instructions/Model_505_Scale.pdf

 

[THERAVEN]

Had it working fine in about 30 seconds. You were right about the adjusting screw on the bottom and I found the instructions. Thanks to all of you.

The first part of information, is the question. Thanks again