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Posted: 12/7/2009 2:25:13 PM EDT
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I found this chonograph at Midway USA, and was gonna put it on my Christmas list. Thought I would get opinions on it. Gets good reviews, and this would be my first Chronograph. I have been reloading for about a year now, and am really starting to see the need for one.
Chronograph at Midway USA I also found this one, they seem to be comparable: Shooting Chrony F1 |
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Go with the first one you posted.
I just bought the F-1 and didn't realize that you couldn't review your string of shots. It only shows the previous shot. Had I paid better attention, I would have noticed before I bought. That being said, it does seem to work well. |
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When I was looking to get mine, I decided that I really wanted one with a remote display / controls so I can use the control while I'm at the bench. In addition, you can see the information much better with the display closer. Midsouth Shooters has a Shooting Chrony, Beta Master with a remote control for $113. That's what I got and I've been happy with it. One suggestion. Instead of the steel legs to hold the sky screens, I use plain soda straws. The reason you want to use them is that if you hit a metal leg, it will break the housing and likely the sensor too. I you hit a soda straw instead all that happens is the straw shears leaving the housing and sensor undamaged. I carry extra straws in the box with my chrono and I must admit, I've needed them a time or two shooting pistols over the chrono. |
| I use this one like it very much http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=306796 If you get one without the remote just go to any metal shop and have them make you a guard,1/4" steel plate long enough for the Chrono to sit on,up front weld on two 1/4' plates in the shape of a pyramid on a 45 degree angle just high enough to protect the main body and electronics. Next thing to do is pick up a pack of the extra long bamboos skewers to replace the wires that hold your diffusers on after you shoot them off. |
I agree with COSteve. I've got a Beta master, have had it for several years, and it works well. I haven't shot the steel posts yet but did put a .40 hole through the back of the unit and wrecked the sensor enclosure. Shootin Chrony was real good about getting me a replacement though. I ordered and payed for one and they sent me two. Perhaps they know this time won't be the last? Having the display on the bench is extremely handy. I haven't used any others so I can't compare but I'd buy this one again.
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