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Posted: 3/21/2013 6:54:59 AM EDT
| I'm thinking about investing in a chronograph to further test my reloads. Let's hear your recommendations of who to buy & why. |
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I went with a Competition Electronics (AKA CE) ProChrono Digital. Also got the optional connection kit for PC download/remote control. It has been good about seeing most all shots in varied lighting conditions & has a large "capture window" where shots can be seen by the system. Another plus is that CE will repair/replace any damaged units for no more than 1/2 the current MSRP.
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I have a Chrony F1 Beta Master and it works well enough when the sun is right over head. But if I were to buy another one it would be an Oehler. When you say it works well when the sun is not overhead, what do you mean by this? Are chronographs picky about the lighting? |
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Sir, I've used a chronograph for at least twenty years. My initial choice was a PACT PC2. My only real complaint was the occasional shot that wasn't recorded or displayed. I found this to be largely due to the shaded conditions on the range where I do most of my testing. The firing points are all covered and on a cloudy or overcast day the sensors simply don't see the bullet passage.
When my PC2 died I contacted PACT and was told they no longer repair that model and they offered me a discount toward the purchase of their Pro XP model with IR sky screens. Although the IR feature requires a 120v power source the IR feature works quite well and there are no more lost or unrecorded shots. All things considered I consider it a good value for the money. The sky screen parts are readily replaceable in the field. I strongly agree with the comment that eventually you'll shoot them, so it makes sense to have replacement parts immediately on hand. I keep replacement sky screen parts in the same kit bag with the rest of my chronograph equipment so on the occasion I need them I can take care of the problem and continuing what I was doing instead of having to pack up and go home. JMHO, 7zero1. |
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Sir, I've used a chronograph for at least twenty years. My initial choice was a PACT PC2. My only real complaint was the occasional shot that wasn't recorded or displayed. I found this to be largely due to the shaded conditions on the range where I do most of my testing. The firing points are all covered and on a cloudy or overcast day the sensors simply don't see the bullet passage. When my PC2 died I contacted PACT and was told they no longer repair that model and they offered me a discount toward the purchase of their Pro XP model with IR sky screens. Although the IR feature requires a 120v power source the IR feature works quite well and there are no more lost or unrecorded shots. All things considered I consider it a good value for the money. The sky screen parts are readily replaceable in the field. I strongly agree with the comment that eventually you'll shoot them, so it makes sense to have replacement parts immediately on hand. I keep replacement sky screen parts in the same kit bag with the rest of my chronograph equipment so on the occasion I need them I can take care of the problem and continuing what I was doing instead of having to pack up and go home. JMHO, 7zero1. Thanks for the suggestion. :) |
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Oehler 35 Yes, Oehler 35 Oehler 35P, they are hard to find and expensive but worth every cent in my opinion, I tried Pact and CED, both were finicky in my opinion as I shoot suppressed and it seemed to send a fake reading now and then due to the "weird" muzzle blast from what I could gather from others who had the same problems. Not mine, but just did a search on Ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oehler-Model-35P-Proof-Chronograph-with-Hard-Case-/330891993221?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0ab32085 ETA: I just looked at Oehler's website, looks like they make the 35P again, not sure what their price is on them as it doesn't say on the website. |
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I went with a Competition Electronics (AKA CE) ProChrono Digital. Also got the optional connection kit for PC download/remote control. It has been good about seeing most all shots in varied lighting conditions & has a large "capture window" where shots can be seen by the system. Another plus is that CE will repair/replace any damaged units for no more than 1/2 the current MSRP. Nick This. The CE ProChrono does everything I need it to do and does it well. That is, it does a good job of sensing the bullets and has just enough software without having a bunch of marginal junk. Add the usb setup for viewing data real-time on your laptop while on the line. The IR screens work flawlessly on the indoor pistol ranges. Also it's a good deal. I researched a lot and it seems the ProChorno had the best overall feedback and after using one I agree. |
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Used a friend's CED M2 recently and it was quite nice. I really like the modular design in case I shoot the poor thing, the screen is easy to see, and it seemed to give good consistent readings. It does a lot more, but for me that's the important stuff.
liked it enough, in fact, that I've since bought my own along with the IR screens and battery pack. Almost bought the companion tripod, but for just about the same price I was able to pick up a shiny new, albeit basic, Manfrotto from B&H that's a HELL of a lot higher quality. |
I picked up this one and love it with controls and readout sitting on the bench. Be sure to pick up wooden dowels regardless of which one you get so "when" you hit them they will shatter vs. wiping out your chrono.
Shooting Chrony Alpha Master |
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