Which Chrony

rob072770

Lewisville NC
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Going to buy one what is the biggest bang for the buck? What should I look for?

Thanks


Rob
 

Wassman

Houston, Texas
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I bought this one a few years ago

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/531741/shooting-chrony-f1-chronograph

It works great but have to keep a mindful eye on the lighting conditions. Seems to work best with either a overcast or sun directly overhead the unit. Sometimes I have to point the top of the chrony toward the sun. I have been thinking a single large piece of opaque plex will fix the lighting issues. When the lighting isn't right the readings will either be way off or not read at all.

If I had to do it again I would get this unit.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/628777/magnetospeed-v3-ballistic-chronograph?cm_vc=ProductFinding

I have used it and was impressed with it's accuracy of readings and no more lighting issues. Plus it can be used in any conditions. Sure it cost alot more, but I think it is well worth it. Only drawback is you cannot shoot for accuracy shots at the same time. Which having the velocity during load development is helpful to have another sign for pressure.

Maybe someday I will upgrade to this unit, but funds most of time go towards components. Plus it is hard to justify when my F1 works fine if I do my part and watch the lighting. Plus the only time I chrony my loads is after load development and need to get a idea how fast I am.
 

rob072770

Lewisville NC
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Wassman thanks for info looks like megnetospeed does not need a tripod which is a big deal.
 

DaveABQ

Albuquerque, NM
I use mostly the Magnetospeed V2, use with or without Suppressor. when shooting groups I don't use.
 

rob072770

Lewisville NC
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I use mostly the Magnetospeed V2, use with or without Suppressor. when shooting groups I don't use.
I ended up buying the Magnetospeed V3 thanks for the info along with Wassman.
 

Itsazonik

Cape Coral, FL
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I have the green F1 and it worked great for a while. As soon as I had a problem I contacted shooting chrony and they sent me a new one. All I paid what shipping to get mine to them. They are great and have amazing customer service
 
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