checking velocity
- Thread starter pit bull
- Start date
xtremacanuck
CGN Regular
- Location
- Glengarry ON
I believe there was a post about this subject a couple of weeks ago. I have a Master Beta Chrony, with the long cord so you can have the digital display on the bench while you shoot. I has tons of other features I never use. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Chrony product, but I'm sure others with more experience could chime in about the other brands available.
I have a RCBS Ammomaster Chrony.
I use it sparingly and it works for what I need. It was also cheap. I have read report of guys having issues with software and in particular the shot string memory.
If I were shooting more I think I might look at an Oehler.
I use it sparingly and it works for what I need. It was also cheap. I have read report of guys having issues with software and in particular the shot string memory.
If I were shooting more I think I might look at an Oehler.
easyrider604
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Greater Vancouver, BC
I have a cheapo 22 yr old Chrony that still works.
Well, it worked well for a couple of years when I got it, then it lived in the closet until three years ago when a bud used it.
So if cheap makes you happy, Chrony should be fine.
Well, it worked well for a couple of years when I got it, then it lived in the closet until three years ago when a bud used it.
So if cheap makes you happy, Chrony should be fine.
My chrony is over 25 years old and since I recently took up archery it was pressed into service in the garage. Readings were about what I expected.
The only problem I have ever had was a failure to record the first shot occasionaly.
The only problem I have ever had was a failure to record the first shot occasionaly.
I have used a Chrony since the early 90's. They are cheap, and reliable.
I have experienced a few small problems. But I definitely would still recomend them.
As far as accuracy goes, if in doubt, run a few 22lr's through it to confirm velocity levels.
The 22lr is a really good yardstick, so to speak.
I have used my chrony to get 8 or 9 different rifles of mine tuned and consistantly accurate to 1000yds. I have also used the chrony data to get me to 1900 yds.
I think I would have had trouble getting my rifles on target at those distances if my Chrony wasnt "very" close to the correct velocities.
I am sure that most chronygraph brands are just fine. And you dont have to break the bank to get good/accurate readings.
Good luck and have fun with it!
I have experienced a few small problems. But I definitely would still recomend them.
As far as accuracy goes, if in doubt, run a few 22lr's through it to confirm velocity levels.
The 22lr is a really good yardstick, so to speak.
I have used my chrony to get 8 or 9 different rifles of mine tuned and consistantly accurate to 1000yds. I have also used the chrony data to get me to 1900 yds.
I think I would have had trouble getting my rifles on target at those distances if my Chrony wasnt "very" close to the correct velocities.
I am sure that most chronygraph brands are just fine. And you dont have to break the bank to get good/accurate readings.
Good luck and have fun with it!
This and use ballistic drop to verify speeds. Between the two you can get a pretty accurate number.
Pact, Oehler and Ced are all very good rigs. I have used them all, they are accurate, but bulky, time consuming to set up and quite expensive. If I was using it every single day I would pick one of these.
For what the average guy will ever do with one, the Chrony works excellent. It is very inexpensive, as accurate as the others, and cheap to buy a new box direct from Chrony when you shoot one, and if you use it a lot, you will shoot one eventually. I have shot two over the years, the first one was many years ago and due to youthful exuberance and not paying enough attention. The last one was a few weeks ago from the front ring popping loose on a 460 and causing the shot the go WAY low. A 458 bullet puts a big hurtin on a Chronograph. Definitely buy the Model where the readout sits on the bench, easier to read and far cheaper to replace.
