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7/4/2016 8:32:19 PM EDT
Anyone know of a range in the DFW area where you can use a chronograph to test reloads?

Seems like most ranges have stationary benches. The problem with stationary benches is that you have to be behind the chronograph by at least 10 feet. Most ranges definitely don't want you firing behind the bench 10 feet.
7/4/2016 8:52:51 PM EDT
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Fossil Pointe in Decatur, i see them all the time.
7/4/2016 9:42:24 PM EDT
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Anyone know of a range in the DFW area where you can use a chronograph to test reloads?

Seems like most ranges have stationary benches. The problem with stationary benches is that you have to be behind the chronograph by at least 10 feet. Most ranges definitely don't want you firing behind the bench 10 feet.
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Go to  a range and watch somebody use one. You will see the light.
7/4/2016 9:53:40 PM EDT
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7/4/2016 10:58:51 PM EDT
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I have seen them used at Gibsons Outpost in Mesquite
7/4/2016 11:53:17 PM EDT
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Anyone know of a range in the DFW area where you can use a chronograph to test reloads?

Seems like most ranges have stationary benches. The problem with stationary benches is that you have to be behind the chronograph by at least 10 feet. Most ranges definitely don't want you firing behind the bench 10 feet.

Go to  a range and watch somebody use one. You will see the light.


I've used a chronograph plenty of times. But I'm used to going to a rural Missouri shooting range where I could put the chrono on the bench, stand back 10 feet, then fire.

A friend suggested getting a camera tripod to put down range. But I was wondering if any ranges allowed this.
7/5/2016 8:52:55 AM EDT
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Many chronys, mine included, use tripods. Mine came with one. It's not the best tripod I've ever used, but it's functional and I wouldn't shed a tear if it took a bullet.
7/5/2016 9:24:41 AM EDT
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This. Cheap from wal- mart.
7/5/2016 10:05:48 AM EDT
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Try a different chronograph.  I got a Magnetospeed v3 and I like it alot mor than the Shooting Chrony.  The are a little expensive but you can get the Magnetospeed Sport for about $160.  They attach to the barrel and give you actual muzzle velocity.
7/5/2016 10:23:27 AM EDT
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I use a camera tripod. You can get them cheap.
7/5/2016 10:41:16 AM EDT
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I've used a chronograph plenty of times. But I'm used to going to a rural Missouri shooting range where I could put the chrono on the bench, stand back 10 feet, then fire.

A friend suggested getting a camera tripod to put down range. But I was wondering if any ranges allowed this.
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Anyone know of a range in the DFW area where you can use a chronograph to test reloads?

Seems like most ranges have stationary benches. The problem with stationary benches is that you have to be behind the chronograph by at least 10 feet. Most ranges definitely don't want you firing behind the bench 10 feet.

Go to  a range and watch somebody use one. You will see the light.


I've used a chronograph plenty of times. But I'm used to going to a rural Missouri shooting range where I could put the chrono on the bench, stand back 10 feet, then fire.

A friend suggested getting a camera tripod to put down range. But I was wondering if any ranges allowed this.

I have never seen one used any other way. I did see a shooter set up a tripod for his rifle. He shot a hole through a sandbag sitting on his bench, and scared the snot out of the shooters around him. No more tripod shooting at that range.

The chrony user gents this past weekend were having a hard time with the wind blowing their chronys around. No chronys were shot that I know of.
7/5/2016 11:17:35 AM EDT
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Try a different chronograph.  I got a Magnetospeed v3 and I like it alot mor than the Shooting Chrony.  The are a little expensive but you can get the Magnetospeed Sport for about $160.  They attach to the barrel and give you actual muzzle velocity.
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This sounds interesting. I'll have to google.