Chronograph

[Jmurman]

I am buying a chronograph. This is my first one and I am looking at this one. The reviews seem to be pretty good.

I really like the Midway reviews by the way.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=852429

Do any of you use this chrono?

 

[Dr. Dickie]

Looks like the one that I got from Midway, and I have been very pleased with it. No problems and just the right number of options (not too many--the more you have, the more that can go wrong).
As I have not owened a great number of chronys, I cannot say how it compares to others but I have had no problems for over a year now.

 

[goblin357]

I've got one of those, was using it yesterday in fact. Very reliable, accurate and easy to use. Does all of the "complex" maths for you, Min, Max, Average, SD etc. at the touch of one button.
Works on everything I've put through it first time, from softair to arrows to .308.

 

[Matt Dillon]

A feature that I like of my Pact Chronograph, is that the screens and the electronics are far away from each other. One bullet a little low, and you're buying a new chronograph. You may wish to choose a model that connects via 15' cords, so that you can keep the Chronograph near you, while the bullets whiz by cheap pieces of plastic!

 

[howie1947]

I agree with Matt

Someone once said there are two types of sky screens those that have been shot and those that are going to be shot.

I have a pact also nice to have the display next to you, but the main thing is if the sky screens do get shot then you only need to replace the screens not the whole unit.

 

[snuffy]

get the remote

If you plan on using this at a public range or where others are shooting, you would have to walk out to it each time you need to record a shot string. Your fellow shooters will get real irritated have to call a cease fire each time you wanted to re-set your chrono! Get the remote they supply, don't know how much that is, but you may be better off getting the cheapest pact.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=369265

 

[robctwo]

I just got the Pact with the 15' cord

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=369265

It works good, and my chrono is on the bench out of harm's way.

 

[shooting on a shoestring]

My Oehler 35P is great for 3 reasons.
1 It has a proof channel (3 sky screens) and the distance between them is variable to suit me between close together-easy to setup/use or far apart-great for accuracy on fast rifles.
2 the sky screens are out front taking hits about 1 per year (last one from a neighboring shooting station) while the chronograph is sitting safely with me. 3 the strings and the statistics are printed out and I can easily make notes on them in the field such as what load, amibient temp, muzzle up or down before firing etc...

I've had mine 3 years, I wished I had it 30. I consider it the next most important equipment behind press and scale.

 

[45crittergitter]

I agree with the remote skyscreen comments. Don't ask me why.

 

[chestnut ridge]

If you spend the extra money for the Oehler, you will never regret it.
The rest of the pack will be prone to questionable readings and
uncertain durability.

 

[ocabj]

I've used a plain old green Chrony and it works just as accurate as the Oehler 35P. I've tested it in conjuction with a friend's Oehler. Granted the Oehler probably gets more consistent results in worse conditions (ie: overcast days, dark cloudy days, etc).

The Oehler 35P is no longer in production so if you find one, it'll be old stock or used. If cost isn't and issue, you may as well get the Oehler 35P. Otherwise, there's nothing wrong with the Chrony, Pact, or the other ones out there on the market.