New Chrony F1 Master issues

[JamieC]

Bought a new chronograph to replace the last one that got shot. Bought an F1 Master with the remote read out, (the read out is the expensive part), put a steel plate on the front of the unit, (hopefully it won't get tested). When I first set it up, the target was at 10 yards, the chronograph at 5 yards, the same way I set up my first one. First couple of shots 1650fps! I'm pretty good at reloading but..., read the manual, basically it suggests I'm too close, move the chronograph. I move it out right in front of the target, (10 yards), now the read out can't be right in front of me, it's on the ground about 5yards out. The speeds seem about what I expect, occasionally I get another 1600 number, an occasional 1300, (not shooting any +Ps). I notice that when the sun is behind any clouds, that seems to be when all is good. May be the sun is too bright, shining into the eyes? Maybe I might try putting a paper 'hood' over the diffusers? Anyone run into this? I've had two previous F1 chronys, (my son shot the first one, I shot the second, my hole was dead center proving I'm a better shot), both of them registered just fine, an occasional error but never anything like these 1600fps numbers.

 

[stavman11]

Not sure..

I have my Chrono set at 15' for all my Rifle and Handgun tests.. i have the F1 not the Master

Maybe try turning it off and unplug the battery ta reset it... 10yds is too far out... I'd try the 12'-15' and give it a few rounds..

besides that Good luck and do make this Chrono yer Trifecta

 

[ETXhiker]

I have an F1 and it seems that I have the best luck using it with the diffusers attached, in late afternoon when the sun is at an angle. Direct sun from above seems to cause bad readings with mine.

 

[mokin]

I set mine at the seven yard mark and get pretty consistent readings. On one trip I was getting all sorts of crazy results and figured out I didn't have the chrony completely folded flat. It was just a little off, barely perceptible, but it was enough.

 

[Rule3]

Sorry to hear you are having problems but that is pretty much what to expect from that unit (JMHO) All those that have one and it works then OK fine

I went through two of them (returned them didn't shoot them, wish I had though!)

I live in Fl also, it just doesn't work. I tried everything, shade, sun, cardboard etc etc.:banghead:

My suggestion is return it and get a Competition Electronics. Several threads here on them