robdog9761
Bearcat
I've just started reloading, and am looking at chronographs. Can some one suggest a good brand, or certain model in a brand. There are quite a few, and I'm not sure what I need. Thanks for everyones help
Which chronograph?
- Thread starter robdog9761
- Start date
contender
Ruger Guru
Well,, I personally own a Ohler 35P. I've had mine for years. It's considered by many as THE best one in the market. They stopped selling them in the open market several years ago due to the "cheaper" units outselling them. I spoke with Ken Ohler at the SHOT Show,, and they are being offered again for a limited time.
Next,, many folks have had good service out of the PACT models. Inexpensive,, yet usable.
CED makes a good one,, but it's seems to be a bit more "technical" to some folks than they want.
I find it interesting that at the major USPSA matches I attend where it's a requirement to have your match ammo chronoed,, they all seem to use the Ohler,,,!
Just my experiences,,!
Next,, many folks have had good service out of the PACT models. Inexpensive,, yet usable.
CED makes a good one,, but it's seems to be a bit more "technical" to some folks than they want.
I find it interesting that at the major USPSA matches I attend where it's a requirement to have your match ammo chronoed,, they all seem to use the Ohler,,,!
Just my experiences,,!
rugerjunkie
Hunter
- Joined
- Mar 15, 2005
- Messages
- 2,048
I have a Chrony brand and if i remember it is an F1 model. Fairly easy to use and I also have the printer to go with it and that makes keeping notes easy. Just attach the printout for shot strings to the load data cards for easy reference.
WIL TERRY
Buckeye
There is OEHLER.......and then there is all the rest that wish they were an OEHLER.
I got a F1 Chrony. Works great. Yes, I have to write down the velocity after each shot, but no biggie. When I get home I dump data into a spreadsheet to get average and STD DEV. Not sure why you would need more than that, other than convenience .
If you have to have the best then get out your wallet..
If you want something to give a good indication of velocity/pressure
for casual reloading then you could get something less expensive and
be fine.
I've had a ProChrono for over four years now .. ran it over with
the four wheeler once and had to reassemble .. works fine for $100
FrontSite
If you want something to give a good indication of velocity/pressure
for casual reloading then you could get something less expensive and
be fine.
I've had a ProChrono for over four years now .. ran it over with
the four wheeler once and had to reassemble .. works fine for $100
FrontSite
i bought the least expensive one that i could find with a remote display.
i believe it is an F1 Master? i know it's an f1 and has the phone cord that allows me to set the remote display on the bench. i just write down my numbers and then come home and dump them into excel.
the only times it has failed to read was when i forgot to turn it on. :lol:
i believe it is an F1 Master? i know it's an f1 and has the phone cord that allows me to set the remote display on the bench. i just write down my numbers and then come home and dump them into excel.
the only times it has failed to read was when i forgot to turn it on. :lol:
Bucks Owin
Hunter
I've put my Chrony F1 through the wringer, thousands of rounds at 3 ft from the muzzle. (I've had the muzzleblast from a couple rifles actually blow it over on a tripod!) The readout is so pockmarked from unburned powder and splattered from bullet lube to be nearly illegible, I need to buy the printer for it this summer so I can read it easier. It has rattled around in an ammo can for thousands of miles in the back of the jeep. If it fell apart next time I used it, I would still be satisified with it. But after 6-7 years, (can't remember exactly) it just keeps on ticking...
I'd buy another in a heart beat....
(Operating hint: DON'T SHOOT IT!!! :lol:)
I'd buy another in a heart beat....
(Operating hint: DON'T SHOOT IT!!! :lol:)
WESHOOT2
Hunter
PACT ONE.
Iron Mike Golf
Blackhawk
- Joined
- Feb 15, 2010
- Messages
- 945
Weshoot2, could you tell us why you like that one?
Lloyd Smale
Blackhawk
i had two chronos. Neither were very accurate or reliable. I bought a pact and it seems to work real well. Not as good as my buddy ohler but there hard to find now and expensive when you do find one.
WESHOOT2
Hunter
Yes.
It has its brains separate from its (inexpensive to replace) skyscreens.
It offer sufficient ballistic information.
It works well once a proper and repeatable lighting source is determined.
It is relatively inexpensive to purchase.
PACT service is excellent and responsive.
I have used mine for over fifteen years.
It has its brains separate from its (inexpensive to replace) skyscreens.
It offer sufficient ballistic information.
It works well once a proper and repeatable lighting source is determined.
It is relatively inexpensive to purchase.
PACT service is excellent and responsive.
I have used mine for over fifteen years.
Cooper 54
Bearcat
I have the prochrono that I have been using for the past five years. For the money I have been pleased. I think Midway gets about $120.00 for the unit now. :)
Bucks Owin
Hunter
Rclark said:
Well, I guess one reason is because at my old "range" (below) it had a space to sit at 3' from the muzzle and it became habit!?! :roll:
Seriously, because I can read it at that distance without having to get up and go look every shot when I'm testing a string. And it works fine there :wink:
(Oh, and I'm less likely to shoot it at only 3' away....:lol:)
OP
robdog9761
Bearcat
lots of great info guys. thanks for every ones help.
I had a chroney back in the 90's worked pretty well too with only a few failures to read, overall was happy with it . It met it's demise when I tried to see what my shotgun reloads were doing. A stray No3 pellet went straight into the screen Duh!
Similar threads
