Chrono choices

[marcodo]

I remember reading somewhere about chronographs. The search did not reveal anything particularly useful although it is probably out there.

I think I'm ready to take the reloading to the next step and purchase a chronograph. Lots of pistol rounds and some 223's

Don't really want to spend alot but not looking for one that will break on the second trip.

Any suggestions?

 

[jfdavis58]

Chrony:http://www.shootingchrony.com/

Pact:http://www.pact.com/

CED:http://www.cedhk.com/show.php/Object29

I have the low and high end Chrony, a Pact Pro and a Pact high end timer with chronograph.

 

[NCsmitty]

I'm using a Competition Electronics ProChrono Digital chronograph.
With my C&R discount, I paid $95.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=852429

NCsmitty

 

[Walkalong]

I have the Competition Electronics ProChrono Digital chronograph as well. I like it. Simple and effective.

 

[Steve C]

Don't really want to spend alot but not looking for one that will break on the second trip.

They all break on the first trip if you shoot them.

Most of the cost is in the bells and whistles, most of which is not needed. An $80 chrono measures the same velocity as a $500 chrono, measurement accuracy is unknown unless you have some standard to compare it to. The less expensive ones require a pen or pencil and piece of paper to write down results, the more expensive have a laptop connection and program. I use low tech pen and paper to record data and let Excel on the PC crunch the numbers.