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The magento sounds good but I work up loads and chrony at the same time so that puts it out for me. If you can rig it independent of the barrel, it works OK. Have posted this before. JB has a similar set up. It takes a longer bench. I built this one to fit the tailgate of my Z-71. Works OK. DF So much for a lefty shooting off your tailgate bench..
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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Well I ended up going with ProChrono DLX at 106.00 from midway. 10.00 shipping plus tax. I appreciate the recommendations!
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The magento sounds good but I work up loads and chrony at the same time so that puts it out for me. If you can rig it independent of the barrel, it works OK. Have posted this before. JB has a similar set up. It takes a longer bench. I built this one to fit the tailgate of my Z-71. Works OK. DF So much for a lefty shooting off your tailgate bench.. Build a mirror image. Shoot it from the left. DF
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[quote=M1Garand]The magento sounds good but I work up loads and chrony at the same time so that puts it out for me. If you can rig it independent of the barrel, it works OK. Have posted this before. JB has a similar set up. It takes a longer bench. I built this one to fit the tailgate of my Z-71. Works OK. DF [/quote DF How far can your set up be from the MS before it won't read. Thanks
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The bayonet needs to be right under the line of flight and parallel with the bore. About like when mounted on the barrel.
I check after each shot to make sure it’s close enough and not in line to get blasted.
Haven’t shot one yet.
DF
Edited to better answer your question. It picks up shots pretty well. I’d think over an inch it may not. I’ve not tested it’s limits. Usually half inch or so it works well.
Thought of another question. Will a big bullet register farther away than a tiny one?
Maybe someone knows. Never crossed my mind to test that.
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Anyone who has the ProChrono, does muzzle blast effect it? I’ve heard people say it needs to be set up 15’ or so from the muzzle? Thoughts?
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Anyone who has the ProChrono, does muzzle blast effect it? I’ve heard people say it needs to be set up 15’ or so from the muzzle? Thoughts? All chronographs should be set up 10-15' from the muzzle. Having used the ProChrono for 30 years now, no 15' is not necessary. I set up around 10-12'.
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It sort of depends on your situation, shooting area etc. I suppose.
I have my own range less than a 100 yards from my front door, putting something up in front of the bench isn't a problem - neither is carrying extra equipment. I used to have (still do, but never use it any more) a chronograph that used screens. It seemed like a good idea at the time. But wind was a problem and keeping the screens up was a problem, and clouds vs. sun shine was a problem.
Since then, I've bought a Magnetospeed Sporter and am very happy with it, even though I don't have to worry about stopping other shooters when I set up the chronograph. It is a new purchase for me and so far it's been flawless in performance.
I considered a Radar unit, but it evidently had a couple of drawbacks - maximum velocity and bullet diameter. I don't know about these drawbacks from personal experience but I've read a respected authority's comments and that is what I've taken away from his experience/comments. I wanted to read what my 17 Hornet was doing and also my 204 Ruger, besides some fast bullets from cartridges.
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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Anyone who has the ProChrono, does muzzle blast effect it? I’ve heard people say it needs to be set up 15’ or so from the muzzle? Thoughts? All chronographs should be set up 10-15' from the muzzle. Having used the ProChrono for 30 years now, no 15' is not necessary. I set up around 10-12'. I’ve been wanting to purchase one these for quite some time now but that is what is stopping me. I shoot at my hunting club almost exclusively and there is no way I can set a chrono up 10-15’ in front of my rifle without using a tripod or building some sort of table the exact height needed.
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