Chrony

I've used the older Delta model (Shooting Chrony), had no idea how to work the memory on the thing, just used it in basic mode much like the F1
For myself I see no need for having the remote, just a pen and paper do me fine for recording group speeds.
 
If you're going to get a chrony, just remember that they work by blocking light. Light variations at different times of the day will cause velocity variations to be reported. So will different types of cloud cover, the worst condition is erratic sunny/cloudy. I used to set up a cover over the one I had and use a light source that plugged into the cigarette lighter on my pick up. At least the readings were consistent enough to be useful.
There are two reasons to use a chrony, they can indicate high pressures that are usually achieved with dangerously above maximum loads and to find a relatively consistent load that is accurate with the components being used. Just because you've achieved a similar velocity that was accurate with one set of components doesn't mean it will be accurate with another of supposedly equal speeds and dimensions. That's why I won't buy part boxes of components either.

The other style of chronograph out there requires you to shoot through screens that electronically register the bullet breaking the screen. These chronographs are expensive and you are constantly replacing screens, they can be used more than once by the way. I personally prefer the screen system, but that just may be old age as the newer stuff may be more reliable although from what I've seen at the range they haven't changed much other than their read out screens.

I finally just quit using one. I really didn't care what the velocity was anymore as long as the load is accurate and predictable at the ranges I will shoot. You should not trust the readings to be very accurate and should actually take out your rifle/pistol and shoot it at all ranges in between the closest and longest distances you feel comfortable with.

Now, this is just my in humble opinion, but I think you are further ahead buying quality loading gear and components or adding the price of the chrony to a decent scope/base/rings than spending it on a chrony that will quickly lose its value.
 
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I use a BETA MASTER shooting chrony, it works great. I tested it with some .22 ammo that was written on the box it did 1280fps. I fired 10 shot and did the average it came out to 1278fps. I though that was pretty good. A word of advice, use a target to aim at. If you don't you might hit it.
 
I use a simple f-1 chrony, Im not sure its all that accurate but its definitly ballpark and gives a good idea of the performance of your handloads. Ive been thinking of trying a another brand and test them side by side...maybe a Pact type.
 
I bought the Beta from WSS. I think its a basic no-frills model. But works for me.
I use it for bow, muzzleloader and centerfire as well as .22.
And I beleive you can buy upgrades for it?
 
Happy with my Beta master chrony. Took it out to the range just yesterday. It's a useful feedback tool for handloaders. This particular model comes with an extension cord for the readout screen so you can analyze your data and change string sets without calling a ceasefire.
 
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