Which model Chronograph is the right choice? If it

means a few hundred bucks needs to be spent,

so be it. Which retailer tends to offer the best price
on the model you vote for? Thanks men.

My research lead me to ordering one of these:
http://www.cedhk.com/shop/cate...phs-%26-Accessories/
Doest seem to sell for less at Midway or other online vendors so ordered it direct from the comapny and it was on my door step in 3 days.

Also added the infrared screens and the battery pack. Havent used it yet as wife is making me wait so I can "unwrap it" for my upcoming birthday, lol.

Used to have an Oehler 35P and many people say they were the best but I found it to be to big and a pain in the ass to set up.

CED are excellent.

I have an old Ohler, have used Chrony as well,
both work but CED is best.

Oehler.....hands down. Owned the same one for about 10 years or so now....no problems at all.

Gary
DRSS
NRA Lifer
SCI
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Watch ebay for a used Oehler, even if you have to pay $500+!

Does anyone know why they stopped making these??

I currently have an Oelher and a Pact pro. I have shot these in tandem many times and they both agree 99% of the time. I like the Oehler because it checks the speed twice so if the display is not blinking you can bet the farm it is correct. Had a chrony and it seemed to have misreadings too often for me. May have been a lemon?? I know many people using these successfully.

Like you, I think Chrony's do give odd readings sometimes and you can have 3 together and they will give different figures.

I wish Ohler were still available new.

Have had my Oehler 35P since 1990... still ticking.

I think the Chrony works fine for big, slow rounds like double rifles shoot. I have found that they have more trouble with the little screamers, like .17's. The Oehler will always work great on everything.
I use a $89.00 Chrony F-1 and a $20.00 Walmart tripod a lot with my double rifles...cheap, easy to set up, compact, and works fine. If you hit the skyscreens with some "Teddy Bear Guts" (Dacron or foam filler)... which I have, you simply pop them back together and keep shooting. You can replace the whole unit cheaper than buying a new skyscreen for the Oehler. It was sort of comical though...thought I'd blown it all to hell with the 470NE.
I use an Oehler 35P for the more critical stuff...benchrest and heavy varmit class rifles.

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Originally posted by new_guy:
Have had my Oehler 35P since 1990... still ticking.

+1

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Originally posted by bigfats:

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Originally posted by new_guy:
Have had my Oehler 35P since 1990... still ticking.

+1

+2

Mississipian, the Oehler folk received some kinda bid either from the gov or a large corp. to make something else other than chrono's, that's what they told me 5-6 years ago.

Love the Oehler 35P....have a few of them....

Mac

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Originally posted by McKay:
Love the Oehler 35P....have a few of them....

Mac

And NOT selling a one I suppose...

Ohler 35P now 25 years old and still like new.
I only live about 40 miles for Ohlers Research Center. The customer service and support if you ever need it is just like Butch Searcys.
Good shooting.....

Bought the Oehler 35 decades ago and going strong.

EZ

How can anyone determine if there chronograph is giving accurate numbers?

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Originally posted by Snowwolfe:
How can anyone determine if there chronograph is giving accurate numbers?

Compare it against an Oehler 3 skyscreen chronograph; the extra screen being the proof channel.

Oehler is making 35P's again if you are looking for one. Glad I went with the CED and the lower price. Read about it here:
http://www.accurateshooter.com...topic,3746060.0.html

Originally posted by EZ

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Bought the Oehler 35 decades ago and going strong.

But will it last another 350 years?

Ok had to get that in before some other smart ass did.

All I can do is repeat myself and say I sold my 35P. Hated carrying the dang thing around and setting it up.
Bought the CED with the infrared screens and battery pack and spend about $375 delivered to my house.
Certaintly not an expert on chrono's but can't see how the average shooter can say one is more accurate than another.
IMO, this is one of subjects where there are many different opinions but do not see how they can be based upon proven facts. We are at the mercy of the companies making them and do not (at least I don't) have the knowledge or testing equipment to prove what works or doesnt work.

The problem with all chronographs and accuracy is that there are a wide assortment of factors that can affect the accuracy of even a chrono in perfect working order. Type of light i.e. sun, phlorescent, light angle, shade, sun glint off of bullets. not to mention if the bullet crosses both screens at the same location. Some time try making sure that the bullet crosses exactly center of both screens and then try the same load with the bullet crossing the right side of the first screen and the left side of the second. You will be amazed at the difference in readings. I have used a Competition Electronis unit for over 25 years and it has worked great for me. Also it only costs q little over $100.

465H&H