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I'd like to buy a chronograph.
What are your thoughts on a good rig, that won't break the bank?
What kind of options are out there?
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Shooting Chrony used to offer factory refurbs for ~$50. For the money and ease of setup it's not a bad unit. Yes they can be finicky in certain sunlight conditions.
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Pro Crono only way to go for about $100.00
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Competition Electronics ProChrono
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I use a Shooting Chrony Alpha model. It works well. I bought it used for $50 but a new one can be found for a bit less than $100.
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X2 Their free app allows you to save everything on your phone or tablet, including taking pics of the target.
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Ok, thanks guys!
I'll start doing research on those models and get something goingđź‘Ť
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Ok, thanks guys!
I'll start doing research on those models and get something goingđź‘Ť Alan, Good morning! I've had good luck with a plain Jane Shooting Chrony.. I've had it so long I can't even remember when I bought it... Its been criticized for some of the readings it gives me.... but when compared to the same loads over some friends, PACT, Oehlers etc... there isn't much variation of the readings of the MV... One thing I will say for it... I have a couple of acquaintances at our range I run into from time to time.... guys with money, no kids, real good jobs for the Rogue Valley... like a Doctor or VP of Colvin Oil... One thing they were impressed with my Shooting Chrony over, was how quick it takes to set it up and break it down.... I can set up, chronograph 5 or 10 rounds and they are still getting their PACTS and Oehlers set up when I am breaking down...they liked it so much, and for the price, both guys went out and bought the Shooting Chrony.... At times when they only have 10 shots or less to chronograph, they don't need to take the time to set up the spendier models.. and from mine, loads tested over theirs, yielded no real variations.... yeah, the others can do more... but for simplicity, reliable and quick set up and take down... the Shooting Chrony isn't a bad way to go... I've had mine so long, I remember brand new, ( no sales or discounts) I paid $69 for it.. so its served me a long time... Happy thanksgiving to you and the family.. best regards john chr/ seafire
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I went from a Chronny to an Oehler I have it so I can set it up in less than 5 minutes I would buy another ![[Linked Image]](http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c176/Travelinman/Reloading%20room/BCD5EB98-B236-4F6C-B5B9-B95C134926CB_zps0b62uzra.jpg) I have the connector for each screen color-coded so when I set it up awls I have to do is put the plug in the corresponding hole and I am ready to go
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I have a magnetospeed and I love it. It will read in all conditions. It does change POI a little but not much. If you read the instructions you won't destroy it.
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Competition Electronics ProChrono Digital. They also make a bluetooth adapter you can purchase and sync to your smart phone so you don't have to get up and check your readings. Competition Electronics ProChrono Digital Chronograph
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I have a Shooting Chrony and a friend has ProChrono. We tested them side by side and the velocity recordings were the same, but his ProChrono did better in bright light. My Chrony dropped several shots in bright light when the sun was at an angle.
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The best lower-priced chronograph I've tested is the ProChrono Pal. As Leon noted, it does better in bright light than the Shooting Chrony. (I've also seen more than one Chrony go nuts, for no apparent reason.)
Have set up a couple of ProChronos in front of my Oehler 35P, and every shot the Oehler recorded the Prochrono did too. The test of the first ProChrono was made across several hours on a clear afternoon when the sun went from almost directly overhead to low in the sky. Neither the Oehler or ProChrono "missed" a shot. (Have owned three Chronys and they almost always missed shots during any range session.) The ProChronos also are reasonably consistent with the same load whether the sky is clear or cloudy.
To be fair, I haven't tried a Caldwell--yet.
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I have a PACT chronograph that I bought ~20 years ago. As of this last weekend it still works and gives me the data I want.
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The "Best Buy" depends on how important your data is to you. If the data is very important, either get a machine that makes two measurements of every shot or get two machines that make one measurement.
If both measurements are in close agreement, you have high confidence in your data.
For alignment of screens, someone posted about using a laser boresighting device. One of the best suggestions I've read on the internet.
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I have a magnetospeed and I love it. It will read in all conditions. It does change POI a little but not much. If you read the instructions you won't destroy it. Mine slips sometimes and I have to readjust it but its not a big deal. Might upgrade to a labradar though.
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Wow!!
Lots of information now!
I looked at the products offered at Sportsman Warehouse and have an idea of which way I'll go. When we come from vacation I'll round one up.
Thanks a bunch guys!
BT53
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It's about $75.00, shipped. ![[Linked Image]](http://s27.photobucket.com/user/Travelinman/media/Reloading%20room/BCD5EB98-B236-4F6C-B5B9-B95C134926CB_zps0b62uzra.jpg.html)
