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Chronograph recommendations #7154109
01/25/21 07:44 PM
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I'd like to get a chronograph for checking velocity on my handloads. I've seen some that are very nice but are expensive and have more bells and whistles than I will ever use.

I need one that will reliably record and display velocity... I dont need Bluetooth, satellite linkup, cupholders, heated seats, and all that nonsense... Just bare bones accuracy and reliability.

Mike


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Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7154328
01/25/21 09:06 PM
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If you get a chronograph that you shoot over make sure you get the cheapest working one you can find. You’ll end up shooting the dang thing before too long. If you want one you won’t shoot check out the labradar. It’s a Doppler radar that sets on your shooting bench(or tripod beside you) and it can give you al sorts of data. They are avet expensive though but you shouldn’t shoot it like a shooting chrony


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Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7154356
01/25/21 09:14 PM
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I bought a barrel mounted chronograph that works great

https://www.scheels.com/p/magnetospeed-sporter-chronograph/85503600405.html#q=chronograph%2B&lang=en_US&start=2

Last edited by nvwrangler; 01/25/21 09:16 PM.
Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7154466
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Thanks guys.

Mike


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Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7154522
01/25/21 09:59 PM
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Chrony.


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Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7154695
01/25/21 10:58 PM
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the lab radar is great if you have a friend with money to by one and let you shoot over it once in a while

I have been looking at the magneto speed myself just haven't done it yet


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Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7155102
01/26/21 07:58 AM
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I've had a PACT for years.It's got a lifetime warranty and I have used it (the warranty) once.No ?'s asked when they replaced it.

Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7155161
01/26/21 08:39 AM
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I have a Chrony that I have been using for about 20 years and have never shot it. They run just over $100. I did have to replace a screen because they got a bit brittle and one cracked, not because I shot it.

A remote readout and controls to change strings would be nice, especially when there are others shooting at the same time. I think the new ones all come with that capability.

I would not want a chronograph that is barrel mounted due to the change in impact and potentially in accuracy. When you shoot test loads over a chronograph you can get both statistical data and group data and can compare them against each other. With the barrel mounted models you lose the ability to get meaningful group data to compare.

Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7155235
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I have had a MagnetoSpeed V3 for 3 or 4 years now. I have shot rifles from 22lr through 50 BMG over it as well as pistols and shotguns. It has served me well. Compact and easy to setup. It also has an APP if you are a techie and like that kind of stuff.

I have also had a couple of shoot through chronographs over the years. Never shot one of them but I did not like them as well as the magnetospeed so I sold my Chrony once I got comfortable with the magnetospeed.

Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: EdP] #7156995
01/27/21 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by EdP
I have a Chrony that I have been using for about 20 years and have never shot it. They run just over $100. I did have to replace a screen because they got a bit brittle and one cracked, not because I shot it.

A remote readout and controls to change strings would be nice, especially when there are others shooting at the same time. I think the new ones all come with that capability.

I would not want a chronograph that is barrel mounted due to the change in impact and potentially in accuracy. When you shoot test loads over a chronograph you can get both statistical data and group data and can compare them against each other. With the barrel mounted models you lose the ability to get meaningful group data to compare.


This^^^ was one of my issues with the barrel mounted models... I don't like hanging extra stuff off of my barrel and messing with my groups/POI.

Mike


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Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7157071
01/27/21 10:07 AM
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C'mon, that's called barrel tuning.

Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: 3togo] #7157085
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Originally Posted by 3togo
C'mon, that's called barrel tuning.


Yeah, if I leave it on there.

Mike


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Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7157097
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It depends on the goal , if your wanting to easily ladder test while others are at the range , the barrel mounted one would get you the ladder test find the smallest SD then run those for accuracy separate

if your wanting a more advanced that you intend to shoot over a lot while also going for group size on target at long range something more like the lab radar

it is all about your situation , if your at a club range that is busy keeping it behind the line is good

most of the time when shooting for velocity your not shooting for score also , but some people do want to do both

if your wanting info for long range ballistics having that velocity drop at different distances will let you more fine tune your exact G7 ballistic coefficient as I understand it I don't get that detailed in the numbers


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Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7171419
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UPDATE...

It appears Chrony is no longer in business. frown

Mike


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Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7171446
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Originally Posted by Mike in A-town
Originally Posted by EdP
I have a Chrony that I have been using for about 20 years and have never shot it. They run just over $100. I did have to replace a screen because they got a bit brittle and one cracked, not because I shot it.

A remote readout and controls to change strings would be nice, especially when there are others shooting at the same time. I think the new ones all come with that capability.

I would not want a chronograph that is barrel mounted due to the change in impact and potentially in accuracy. When you shoot test loads over a chronograph you can get both statistical data and group data and can compare them against each other. With the barrel mounted models you lose the ability to get meaningful group data to compare.


This^^^ was one of my issues with the barrel mounted models... I don't like hanging extra stuff off of my barrel and messing with my groups/POI.

Mike



I like the magnetospeed the best, I've had a chony for a long time, went to the mag and it is way better and more dependable, and I shoot to get my SD and ES before I even worry about groups, I'd rather have those 2 figured out before groups, then when I find a good load I look to see how it groups, and usually when this is done, the load also groups well too.


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Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7171507
02/06/21 03:56 PM
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I guess mine was actually a "ProChrono" and it appears that now they are called "Competition Electronics." My old model looks very much like this https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1...N64TW7gIV3smUCR1LFgjzEAQYASABEgJtmPD_BwE

Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7171587
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I have a Caldwell Precision chronograph. I got the premium kit, from MIdsouth shooters supply. The kit comes with everything, including a tripod so setup is easy. I've only used it one day at the range so far, but I had great results. I really enjoyed getting to see real world results of my loads, compared to the numbers noted in reloading manuals.

I did set it up at home to try it out with a pellet rifle, before spending a day at the range. My 1000 fps pellet rifle is actually 930 fps.

Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7172892
02/07/21 05:24 PM
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I have the Lab Radar. Best money I spent. No issues with getting readings and no strapping things to my gun.

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Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7172900
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Re: Chronograph recommendations [Re: Mike in A-town] #7173563
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