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I have a Kimber 280 AI. I only shoot Nosler boxed ammo. I have been considering a CDS. I do not however have a chronograph. What are my best options? Any and all advice is appreciated. I’m also trying to consider scope weight in this equation.

Springcove, If you have a local shooting range, it may have a chronograph you could use, or maybe befriend someone at the range that will help you. There may even be a “campfire” member near you that could help. Worst case scenario.... buy your own. Haven’t priced one in years, but I think you can get a decent one for $100 to $150. memtb

There are a lot of variables just in your rifle barrel by itself affecting speed; Is your barrel a fast or slow barrel, different then your twist rate. Length of barrel and now what is the twist rate..This is just your rifle impacting your velocity.

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com...ries-in-velocity-with-different-barrels/

Box ammo even with better quality controls by some manufacturers-there published speeds, depending on bullet are often based on a 24” inch test barrel. Is your barrel a 24” and matching the manufacturers twist rate?

Without running rounds through a chronograph it’s a total WAG. The number one reason people complain about inaccurate cds dials is because they didn’t chrono the ammunition they will be using.

I suggest buying one. Use a buddies or call a shooting range in your area and ask if you can seek help from a shooter who has one and willing to do you a total solid by meeting you at the range to chronograph your rounds. 😎

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Chronograph&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

What memtb said 😎

You don’t need a chronograph, if you’ve got a place to actually shoot out to 600-800 yards. I know a lot of folks don’t, so trusting a chronograph and solid BC info will have to do.

But, i tend to trust reality a lot more than theory....

Thanks for all the info. Much appreciated