Chronograph advice

[chuck nelson]

That’s a $100 cheaper than the site sponsor, but $41 shipping takes the fun out of it! Lol

Does the other guy ship for free?

 

[45C]

Does the other guy ship for free?

on orders $300 and over, so yes his Chrono at $319 qualifies for free shipping.
Still $55 less from the link you posted.
Cheaper still, from Brownells, depending on your provincial tax bracket.

 

[bcsteve]

I have a Chrony Beta but I stopped using it a few years ago due to inconsistent velocities from trip to trip and the hassle of setting it up when the range is busy. I bought a Magnetospeed V3 earlier this year but only had a chance to use it a few times before the range closed. So far I really like it, never misses a shot, consistent velocities and can set up without disturbing the line. The only drawback is the point of impact shift. It’s consistent enough that I usually load 2-3 extra cartridges for velocity testing then remove it for groups.

 

[rascal1]

on orders $300 and over, so yes his Chrono at $319 qualifies for free shipping.
Still $55 less from the link you posted.
Cheaper still, from Brownells, depending on your provincial tax bracket.

I try to support site sponsors whenever I can. It was a Christmas present to myself, so worth it!

 

[track]

I've had a Chrony for years and never had a problem. Only 10 minutes of setting-up and good to go.

 

[Reeferman]

Not sure wher to post this but I figured this spot would be as good as any.

Just looking for some oppinions on which chrono on the lower end of cost are worth buying. I don't need a pile of features just a readout for muzzle velocity.

Thanks

Most of the lower end ones will do just fine if you are able to set them up outside where you plan to shoot. I know some who have all of the ones mentioned through this thread and have had little to no issues with them and do what they want them to.
I do the majority of my shooting at an indoor range with handguns and the only one that would work for me was the LabRadar.

 

[B]

Labradar is head and shoulders above everything else. The Magnetospeed can't be used with a lot of guns like pistols so it's never been an option for me. The Caldwell Bluetooth unit seems like a pretty good option for those on a budget.

 

[hoytcanon]

I have checked the Magnetospeed against the Labradar and it was consistent, but read 10 fps slower consistently. I only need it for comparitive speeds so it works well enough for those times that I don't feel like hauling and setting up the Labradar.

 

[444shooter]

I have owned the Chrony and the Caldwell. Now using the Magnetospeed Sporter. Saving my dimes and pennies for a Labradar

 

[silverfoxdj]

CED was all I needed and parts available from Gunnuts reseller.