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Post by kings6 on Aug 24, 2022 9:45:51 GMT -5
What do you guys recommend for an easy to use chrome out of the current crop available. I don’t need something that syncs to the cloud or anything special like that. I’m fine with old fashion writing down the numbers but easy if set up and operation are more important features for this old guy.
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Post by taffin on Aug 24, 2022 10:34:22 GMT -5
FOR SIMPLICITY ESPECIALLY WHEN USING BLACK POWER I GO WITH THE SHOOTING CHRONY--WHEN I WANT EVERYTHING I USE THE LABRADAR. I DON'T LIKE TO USE IT FOR BLACKPOWERE BECAUSE IT IS RIGHT NEXT TO THE SIXGUN AND GETS HIT WITH ALL THE FOULING.
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Post by magman on Aug 24, 2022 10:39:35 GMT -5
I have a new Beta Crony available if you are interested.
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Post by lar4570 on Aug 24, 2022 18:06:30 GMT -5
I thought that Chrony went out of business???
I bought an F1 when they first came out.
Some guy at the range with a Caldwell suggested that I'd be better off just guessing as there would be no way that silly little thing could be accurate.
So... I put mine right behind his and we shot everything from a pellet pistol to 44 mags, and whatever rifle he had across both of them at the same time.
The most the chrony was off was 1fps from his display.
He stormed off saying that didn't prove anything.
I currently have a Beta Master. I have never had one break, but a few of my buddies shot them. I used their money to upgrade from the old F1
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Post by magman on Aug 24, 2022 18:27:31 GMT -5
That must be pretty recent.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Aug 24, 2022 20:34:53 GMT -5
Competition Electronics,…99.99. And when used properly has given me the same results as the double chrono set up that is used for USPSA matches. I’ve had mine since 1998, still ticking along, 9 volt battery, and no issues this far.
Trapr
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Post by contender on Aug 24, 2022 20:55:27 GMT -5
My Chrono is older than the current crop od them. I have an Ohler 35P model.
Not cheap.
Top notch quality.
Does the stuff I need.
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Post by rjm52 on Aug 27, 2022 20:01:43 GMT -5
Another vote for the Competition Electronics...very simple to setup and use. Have had mine at least 20 years.
Two or three of my friends have them and zero issues...
Bob
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Post by kevshell on Aug 27, 2022 20:09:08 GMT -5
One more for competition electronics. But the Labradar intrigues me.
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Post by leadhound on Aug 27, 2022 20:39:41 GMT -5
PM sent
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gjn
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Post by gjn on Aug 27, 2022 22:04:25 GMT -5
Been extremely pleased with my Labradar and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. Fast setup, easy to use and nearly impossible to shoot by accident.
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jeffh
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Post by jeffh on Aug 27, 2022 22:28:58 GMT -5
I've been using a Shooting Chrony since/from way back before cell phones and when Blue Tooth was a Viking. BIG LCD readout. You'll need such peripheral devices as a pencil and paper to record the readings. I created a spreadsheet to do the calculations, so there's the extra work of "data entry" once I get back in the house where there's a real computer.
I just did a quick search and there are a LOT of affordable chronographs out there. I had no idea, so I won't recommend the Chrony over any of them, because they may be better these days. I'm happy with mine. It's dodged a lot of bullets over the years.
I did have to make up a shield to protect it from black powder residue pelting the snot out of it.
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Sarge
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Post by Sarge on Aug 28, 2022 7:49:54 GMT -5
I've been using a Shooting Chrony since/from way back before cell phones and when Blue Tooth was a Viking. BIG LCD readout. You'll need such peripheral devices as a pencil and paper to record the readings. I created a spreadsheet to do the calculations, so there's the extra work of "data entry" once I get back in the house where there's a real computer. I just did a quick search and there are a LOT of affordable chronographs out there. I had no idea, so I won't recommend the Chrony over any of them, because they may be better these days. I'm happy with mine. It's dodged a lot of bullets over the years. I did have to make up a shield to protect it from black powder residue pelting the snot out of it. Same here on all, Jeff. I ordered extra diffuser panels etc several years ago and am glad I did. I have read on several gun forums that Shooting Chrony no longer answers their phone/is out of business. I have gotten used to mine and hated to hear that. |
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Post by slg on Aug 28, 2022 14:59:51 GMT -5
I recently switched to the Labradar (lite, I don't need cloud stuff either), and it is by far the fastest easiest most accurate chrono I have used. Setup is less than a minute, and I love seeing true muzzle velocity plus downrange velocity. Worth every penny.
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Post by Quick Draw McGraw on Aug 29, 2022 21:58:40 GMT -5
I have a Labradar. If I didn't have this I'd buy an Oehler
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