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PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:53 pm    Post subject: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

One thing I should probably get since I am getting back into reloading and maybe casting my own rifle bullets.

Saw this one - Shooting Chrony Beta Master Item:IJ-222713
from Cabela's - on sale for $130, but wanted to check here first.

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:25 pm    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

I've heard good things about the Beta Master. Though I have never used one. I have an 18 year old Pact Model 1 that has yet to fail me. If I need to purchase a new one it would be the up dated version. 'Course I'm a bit biased...

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:04 pm    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

There are lots of good ones from economical to elaborate. The CED Millenium is one that I have found to be compact, easy to use/set up and it has good optics that allow more consistent and reliable readings that the several other chronographs I own. Check it out.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:42 am    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

Pact has models to fit any need and their quality is impecable.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:43 am    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

+3 on the PACT.

I have the PACT Professional.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:08 am    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

I'll cast my vote for the Chrony...if for no other reason than I have had one model or another since they first came out (though I have upgraded as newer features became available). Nothing wrong with the other suggestions either.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:07 am    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

I used, shot and repaired one of Beta model..
I think Master model has a remote cable for the electronics and display LCD.
This made it much more "protected" and versatile.

Its a good chrony

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:36 pm    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

Looks like midway has got the same Beta Master at the same price.

Thanks for the replies - Denny

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:39 pm    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

I use a Chrony, and does a friend. Like 'em.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:20 pm    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

I have a Chrony Gamma Master & it works just fine.

The demo software is. however, a pile of dingo poo.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:30 pm    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

English Mike wrote:
a pile of dingo poo.

those got a bit rare nowadays Very Happy

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:28 pm    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

What gelandangan...You shot them all? Or is that another food source? Very Happy

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:45 pm    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

Dingo...FOOD????....eeeewwww Yuck Yuck

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:34 pm    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

I have used several brands over the years. I currently have and like the best that I have used so far, the CED Millenium Cronograph. Big numbers on the display for old eyes and if that is not good enough you can turn on the speaker and it will announce each shot velocity as your fire a string. With a serial cable you can download the data into a free program just for the CED. Give it a look see.
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p.s. I also have the IR screens that eliminate missed shot readings in your string of test shots. A good option.

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:46 am    Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? Reply with quote

I'll also cast my vote for the Chrony, mine down loads to the computer. that makes things easy!!

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