Chronograph question

[Pacilander]

I am looking to get my own chronograph, tired of always asking for a friend's. actually I am sure they are also tired of me always asking to borrow it .

I was hoping to get some suggestions or things I need to look for or look out for when purchasing a unit. I plan on shooting outdoors in the sun/shade. Also I do realize you get what you pay for but I still would like to save some money for powder and primers.

Any help and suggestions are appreciated.

[Bill Steele]

My CED finally died, so I replaced it with this: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/852...al-chronograph.

It has worked flawlessly (sunny, cloudy, even light rain) everytime I have used it since buying it, about 6 range trips so far.

I also use a Magnetospeed chrony for rifle/shotgun load testing, but it sounds like that might be more than you want to spend.

Good luck, have fun.

[mark501w]

1st suggestion don't shoot it! 2nd suggestion Crony compact & cheap.

[ocabj]

I've had a Chrony for years. I rarely use it since I don't spend much time developing loads. That's pretty much the case for most shooters / (hand|re)loaders, but the chronograph is still a very invaluable tool for anyone who makes their own loads. I'll usually break it out when I rebarrel a rifle, though, and run rounds over the chrono during the break in just to see what my muzzle velocities are like compared to the previous rifle.

[Rwnielsen]

My vote goes to the CED M2. I had a Chrony that worked well right up until I shot it

http://www.cedhk.com/shop/products/CED-M2-Chronograph-Set.html

[Bill Steele]

Funny, I have never shot a chrony, but I did see a guy shoot a chrony setup for the position next to him. The owner was speechless, looking at his destroyed chrony.

That is why when I am not using my Magnetospeed, I always try and setup between a couple of known shooters. I never setup my Prochrony near someone shooting an AK, ever.

[Rwnielsen]

That's hilarious

[nothing4u]

I have a Shooting Chrony Beta master. It's nice to be able to operate it remotely with the cable and control setup especially if your at a public range. It's 7 years old and still works.

[Divernhunter]

My Oehler is old and still works great. I use it allot. One nice thing is if you screw up and shoot it you only shoot one or maybe both skyscreens and not the unit. I also like the the Electronics and read-out is sitting next to me.

And NO I NEVER let anyone shoot over it. I will shoot their firearm but not them. That is one reason after many years it has not been shot.......Knock on wood.

[Pacilander]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

[GeoffLinder]

Pact MK IV Timer / Chronograph. Separate electronics from sky screens plus it's a great practice timer. Best bang for buck in an advanced system IMHO

http://pact.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=68