[zahc]

Didn't know whether to put this here or in reloading.

What is the cheapest chronograph that is decent quality? And preferably portable. What kind of features should I look for?

[P95Carry]

I have had a basic ''Shooting Chrony'' for some time ... it is still in one piece! IIRC that is about as cheap as they get and this is around $48?? Anyways . IMO good value. Made in Canada.

I don't bother to get more than speeds .. no need to have the upmarket version .. a string of five thru this is usually all I need to know.

Do a search and you'll find it stocked many places ... expect they have their own site too.

[Big_R]

I second the Chrony for a cheapie. When you finally accidentally shoot it, they will fix it for around $25.00. At least that's what mine cost.

Ryan

[larryw]

Shooting Chrony: inexpensive, but by no means cheap. ;)

Love mine.

[mpthole]

Any sources I can check besides MidwayUSA and CheaperThanDirt for a "Shooting Chrony"? The cheapest one I found was around $75-$80 plus shipping.

[P95Carry]

mpthole ..... Cabellas is about same but these guys

http://www.ontargetsportsonline.com/Shooting_Accs/ShootingChrony/ShootingChrony.asp

Seem to have the basic F1 for $64.14! Not sure what shipping would add. if tho you spend $100 with them .. maybe something else you need .. shipping is free. Worth a look maybe!:)

I've had mine near 3 years I think and it was not much over $50 - but I got a good deal I reckon.

[mtnbkr]

P95, I ordered one from them today. Shipping was $7 to Virginia.

BTW, I checked with Shooting Chrony about a refurb unit, but they were out.

Chris

[mpthole]

Thanks P95! I'm looking at their website now.

And thanks mtnbkr for posting about the refurbished models... I was going to pursue that route as well, so you saved me some time.

[Steve Smith]

At LEAST get the Master line. Otherwise, when you shoot the chrony, it'll cost you the price of a new Chrony. With the Master line, it costs about $25.

[Cortland]

D&R Sports (http://www.dnrsports.com) seems to have the best prices on shooting chronies (F1 for $57). As others have said, I'd get the master version of whatever model you decide on.