chronographs

29 April 2007, 21:27

ledvm

chronographs

I need to purchase a chronograph. Would like to hear opinions on which to buy. Not interested in a lot of bells and whistles, just good accuracy and user friendlyness. I will not use it that much.

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29 April 2007, 23:40

Brice

I just replaced my Pro Chrono with a CED with infra red screens. The Pro Chrono works very well, but sometimes hangs up and must be re-set. Because I usually shoot on a monitored range, waiting for a cease-fire got to be irritating. My new chrono has a wire connection, and with the infra red, works even in the dark. Here in Puget Sound country the gray days sometimes seem to result in poor reliability.

Midway sells the Pro Chrono for $95. Mine is still in the original box, and you can have it for $25 + shipping. If you shoot on an "informal" range, it should serve you well. Of course, you must record each shot, and if you want to run standard deviations you can buy a cheap hand held statistical calculator.

30 April 2007, 00:21

ledvm

Brice,
I sent you a PM.

15 May 2007, 02:16

sputster

I personally like the Chrony series chronographs as they are simple and not expensive. If you are looking at using it very little and only for a few shots, the Chrony Alpha would be a good choice. Midway has the cheapest Chronies for $79.99.

There is always bigger and better if you desire. Be aware of using a target and always shooting from a rest when using a chronograph, so you don't hit it with a bullet, like some of us

have done. (Had to replace my Alpha with a Beta)

15 May 2007, 02:21

James_B

I have tried them all. The Oehler 35 is only way to go. They are a little bit more money. They are not nearly are sensitive to light changes. And they are the most accurate. The printer is nice, but is not needed.

30 May 2007, 19:42

dmickey

Unfortunately, the Oehler 35 has been discontinued!

30 May 2007, 23:28

Steve

I bought my Oehler off ebay a few years ago. You can still find them around and Oehler still supports them.

Here's on on ebay right now @ $431.00, ending tomorrow.

-Steve

01 June 2007, 19:10

degmon

Rebuilt Chronys are available from the manufacturer....Considerable savings, too.

I have been using a ProChrono for about 4 years now, and it has served me well. The display can be read from the bench with a little squinting, and a remote for the benchtop is available.

Dennis