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lets buy a chronograph. #14059737 08/18/19 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Kenneth OP Campfire Outfitter OP Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Cost will likely be the only criteria I might throw at ya, I just don't use them that often......(and I'm a cheap ass).......... Prochrono? 100 bucks? what else is worth considering? best place to buy? The labradar looks cool has hell, but 500 bucks ifirc.......No.

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Kenneth #14059751 08/18/19 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,065 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,065 Banana Belt, Montana In my experience (and I've used a bunch of 'em, including Labradar, Magnetospeed and Oehler) the Prochrono is THE 100-buck deal. Very accurate and reliable for the price “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Kenneth #14059758 08/18/19 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Kenneth OP Campfire Outfitter OP Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Blue tooth Prochrono??? cool factor there..... Units do not come with tripod? which one do i need?

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Kenneth #14059767 08/18/19 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,065 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,065 Banana Belt, Montana I have only used the basic Pal model.--in fact two, both of which worked fine. As far as I know none come with a tripod “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Kenneth #14060052 08/18/19 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,298 Durham, CA Higginez Campfire Ranger Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,298 Durham, CA The Magneto Speed Sporter is worth a hard look. Very accurate numbers that don't rely on the position of the sun or require placement down range all while taking up very little room in a range bag. Huge thumbs up. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Kenneth #14060138 08/18/19 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 302 Maine S spj Campfire Member spj Campfire Member S Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 302 Maine Early in my time I had a shooting Chrony. Then I put a 200 grain 338 round through it trying to multitask. Best thing I ever did. Prochrono now and much happier.

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Higginez #14060172 08/18/19 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Kenneth OP Campfire Outfitter OP Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Originally Posted by Higbean The Magneto Speed Sporter is worth a hard look. Very accurate numbers that don't rely on the position of the sun or require placement down range all while taking up very little room in a range bag. Huge thumbs up. That unit actually looks handy, no tripod to set, you're never downrange, no unit in the line of fire....... You Sir, have my attention.

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Higginez #14060363 08/18/19 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Kenneth OP Campfire Outfitter OP Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Originally Posted by Higbean The Magneto Speed Sporter is worth a hard look. Very accurate numbers that don't rely on the position of the sun or require placement down range all while taking up very little room in a range bag. Huge thumbs up. Any noticeable change in impact while using this?

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Mule Deer #14060538 08/18/19 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,259 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,259 Cheyenne, Wy Originally Posted by Mule Deer In my experience (and I've used a bunch of 'em, including Labradar, Magnetospeed and Oehler) the Prochrono is THE 100-buck deal. Very accurate and reliable for the price This https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Kenneth #14060539 08/18/19 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,259 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,259 Cheyenne, Wy Originally Posted by Kenneth Originally Posted by Higbean The Magneto Speed Sporter is worth a hard look. Very accurate numbers that don't rely on the position of the sun or require placement down range all while taking up very little room in a range bag. Huge thumbs up. Any noticeable change in impact while using this? Yup. At least I have seen this and I have owned them all currently I have the lab radar in the Bluetooth prochrono https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Kenneth #14060559 08/18/19 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,388 Mayberry S stomatador Campfire Regular stomatador Campfire Regular S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,388 Mayberry I've got Chrony Beta and it's worked for the last 8-10 years. Recently my son-in-law and I went in on a Labradar together and the convenience is great and I now use it a lot more. What would Porter Rockwell do?

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Kenneth #14060587 08/18/19 Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,232 Henderson, NV NVhntr Campfire Outfitter NVhntr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,232 Henderson, NV I have both a Pro Chrono Digital and a Magneto Speed Sporter. I like and use both depending on what I;m doing. If I just want velocities the Magneto is an easier setup. If I'm developing loads and want both velocities and accuracy I use the Pro Chrono. Let's Go Brandon! FJB

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Kenneth #14060637 08/18/19 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,298 Durham, CA Higginez Campfire Ranger Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,298 Durham, CA Originally Posted by Kenneth Originally Posted by Higbean The Magneto Speed Sporter is worth a hard look. Very accurate numbers that don't rely on the position of the sun or require placement down range all while taking up very little room in a range bag. Huge thumbs up. Any noticeable change in impact while using this? You're hanging a weight on the bbl, so yes, anybody that knows about bbl harmonics should understand what this gets you. In my experience, shots typically go nine tenths of a mil high and a tenth mil left. Spot on velocity readings are worth it though. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Kenneth #14060657 08/18/19 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,661 Oklahoma City S Son_of_the_Gael Campfire Tracker Son_of_the_Gael Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,661 Oklahoma City Originally Posted by Kenneth Originally Posted by Higbean The Magneto Speed Sporter is worth a hard look. Very accurate numbers that don't rely on the position of the sun or require placement down range all while taking up very little room in a range bag. Huge thumbs up. Any noticeable change in impact while using this? Yes, but if you are at a public range, not having to wait until everyone is ready to go cold to set up your chrono is a huge advantage. At least IMHO. 'Four legs good, two legs baaaad." ---------------------------------------------- "Jimmy, some of it's magic, Some of it's tragic, But I had a good life all the way." (Jimmy Buffett) SotG

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Kenneth #14061137 08/19/19 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,125 Willamette Valley, Oregon P Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,125 Willamette Valley, Oregon Magnetospeed Sporter was my choice. Easy to set up, accurate and consistent. I use it for load workup so I don’t care if it affects accuracy. P Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Member #547 Join date 3/09/2001

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Kenneth #14062140 08/19/19 Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 1,313 L Llama_Bob Campfire Regular Llama_Bob Campfire Regular L Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 1,313 I'm a big fan of the Magnetospeeds, but they are expensive. However if used correctly they just work. I can't say the same for the Labradar or any optical chrono. They seem to work roughly when they want to.

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Higginez #14062145 08/19/19 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX J joshf303 Campfire Tracker joshf303 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX Originally Posted by Higbean Originally Posted by Kenneth Originally Posted by Higbean The Magneto Speed Sporter is worth a hard look. Very accurate numbers that don't rely on the position of the sun or require placement down range all while taking up very little room in a range bag. Huge thumbs up. Any noticeable change in impact while using this? You're hanging a weight on the bbl, so yes, anybody that knows about bbl harmonics should understand what this gets you. In my experience, shots typically go nine tenths of a mil high and a tenth mil left. Spot on velocity readings are worth it though. 100% spot on. I didn’t realize how big of a favor I did myself trashing my old hoop style chrono till I started using the MS V3.

Re: lets buy a chronograph. joshf303 #14062439 08/19/19 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... Imagine how you’re gonna feel when you get a Labradar. Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: lets buy a chronograph. kingston #14062591 08/19/19 Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 1,313 L Llama_Bob Campfire Regular Llama_Bob Campfire Regular L Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 1,313 If he's anything like the people I know who own them, he'll feel like he's got a $500 chrono that doesn't trigger very well but gives semi-useful drag information.

Re: lets buy a chronograph. Llama_Bob #14062921 08/19/19 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Kenneth OP Campfire Outfitter OP Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,519 Edge of the map Originally Posted by Llama_Bob If he's anything like the people I know who own them, he'll feel like he's got a $500 chrono that doesn't trigger very well but gives semi-useful drag information. grinning here.................