Wrecked my chrono

[Supertankerm60a3]

So, went out by myself shooting. Friend flaked. Going to test the experimental .308/.223 SABOT projectiles in a 30-06 case. (task 1) 6 with 25 grains of TCM 6 with 30. Toilet paper to keep it tight in the case. high 2900 to mid 3400. First 6 no issue. I did notice some were keyholing in ten yards, some not. Let's back up a little. Chrono too close to line of sight. Lower it a bit, no problem. shoot 3 more. DAMMIT!!! Shot the chrono. Wait, look. No exit hole. HMM??? No entrance hole!!?? AAARRGH. The SABOT, coming off smacked the face. Big dent and broke the LCD inside. Even the petals were imprinted in the plastic. however, it did not penetrate. So, I am off to hunt a 4 figure LCD display on EBay. I think I can repair it.

After that, I finished the 100yard zero on the other rifle. (Task 2)

After that, picked up 2 large bags of targets/trash. (task 3) Then left.

NOTE TO SELF: add THICK plexiglas attached to front of repaired chrono and set up closer to muzzle to avoid SABOT damage in future.

[bcrich]

You’re not the only one who’s shot their chronograph �� I shot mine with my 243, ,223 AR’s that triggers doubled & also my 45-70 (aimed to low) it has survived many shots that miraculously have missed any electrical parts , the 45-70 blew it completely in half but I McGyvered the pieces back together & still works ����*♂️�� every time I take it out I’m reminded of what an idiot I am ����*♂️��

[Supertankerm60a3]

STILL WORKS!?! Nice. The part (board and LCD) is only 3.80 but I don't want to sign up with Alibaba to get it so I have a friend in the electronics industry (sort of) looking for an alternative supplier.

Still, a funny story to relate. Worth the 3.80 for the part. 78.00 for a whole thing? Not so much.

Although, It should still work with the voice output or the data cable.

[Dirtlaw]

SH## happens. Sorry for your loss OP.

[H3nchman]

I shot mine with a badly zeroed AR. Toast. Luckily I picked up a used on here for cheap. Lesson learned. Double check your zero before using the chrono

[tabascoz28]

Yep, my camera chrono has been through a lot but still ticking. One of the best 100 dollars I've ever spent 20 years ago.

[moparrob]

Been there, done that. It sucks.

[AGGRO]

Yikes. I always triple check but a wad off a sabot, didn't see that comin.