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Morax Super Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2006 Posts: 618 Location: Pittsburgh Pa
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:27 pm Post subject: chronographs |
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i am looking at maybe picking one up, I know i would use it and i have a few other friends who would use it as well, who has one and tell me your likes and dislikes on the thing, i was looking at a "F1" and it went for like 100 bucks or so, but i dont wanna part with the cash for a piece of junk ya know...
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11393 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Morax Super Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2006 Posts: 618 Location: Pittsburgh Pa
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: chronographs |
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hmmm see i didnt think of where are the sensors at... something to look for !
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11393 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: chronographs |
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The "F-1" Chrony is a good one as I have been told. I believe that the monitor and the sensors are all down range. Pact Mod 1 has a remote monitor and the sensors and sky screens are down range (from 8 to 12 feet). You might look on e-bay, but the difference in cost of a used one and the cost of a new one with a warrenty probably isn't that much
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1895ss Super Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 2:58 pm Post subject: Re: chronographs |
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I have a ChronoTech that works OK. The sun has to be right like Bushy said or they don't work as well as expected. It's not the cream of the crop but I have used mine lots over the years and I like it. I have shot a couple defuser rods but they are easy to replace, I replaced them with drinking straws.
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Bushmaster Super Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 2:59 pm Post subject: Re: chronographs |
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From your last cocktail no doubt...
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Handloader Super Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2005 Posts: 1032 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 4:52 pm Post subject: Re: chronographs |
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The CED Millenium is sold through Dillons Precision, Scottsdale, Arizona. Retail is $179, another $25 if you want the optional carrying case. Depending on the information you want from a chronograph, this is the one I recommend and sell the most to our customers. I have a PACT Pro, an Oehler 35 and a Chrony Alpha as well. Here is why I like the CED.
It is very compact and easy to set up. It is the least sensitive to the sun's position (some chronographs work only when the sun is at least 30 degrees above the horizon) and the readouts are accurate. The most important data for me is the velocity average, SD and Extreme Spreads. The screen size is large and the quality of the sensors allow a larger window for readings. Downside? -- made in China, however, after two years of frequent useage, it is running flawlessly.
Oehler (the most respected name in chronographs) no longer sells to the public. They are bulky and massive, but, have a third proof screen that double checks each shot. Like most chronographs that have a port for downloading to a PC. PACT Pros have been a good choice over the years, too, however, I retired mine after three trips back to the factory for repairs only to have it fault again. The PACT Pro has built in ballistic programs that are very accurate when calculating external ballistics as they allow for elevation, temperature and offset.
Mainly, though, when developing loads, I grab the CED, a fresh 9V battery and head for the range. Two suggestions, regardless of brand choice: carry a spare battery and get a good tripod that allows attachment of weight for stablility in light to moderate wind.
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Morax Super Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2006 Posts: 618 Location: Pittsburgh Pa
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: chronographs |
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hmmm ok more food for thought.. yeah basically what i am looking for is someone to stand downrange with a radar gun seriously though, i am just looking for something to gimme the speed
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jeh7mmmag Member
Joined: Dec 24, 2006 Posts: 223 Location: DFW, TX.
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:16 am Post subject: Re: chronographs |
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a "F1" and it went for like 100 bucks or so, but i dont wanna part with the cash for a piece of junk ya know...
F1 with the romote screen has been a good one to me. Go to there site and you can pick up a refurb unit for $ 50.00
Replace the steel screen support rods with wood dowel rods. A sabot nailed mine first time out but it survived and lives til next time!! LOL
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Jack Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:16 am Post subject: Re: chronographs |
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The Chrony's are inexpensive, and they work. Check their website- you can buy refurbed ones rather cheap.
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kbis Super Member
Joined: Apr 05, 2005 Posts: 312 Location: East, Texas
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:45 am Post subject: Re: chronographs |
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I have had good luck with my F1, a little light sensitive but I guess they all are. If/when you get one, take a 22 with you to set it up. It is a lot cheaper to pop 22's over it to make sure it is working than say 45-70's.
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11393 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: chronographs |
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Hummm. Why is it the good ideas are the simplest. You have a point there, kbis. And a good one...
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DallanC Site Admin
Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: chronographs |
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1895ss wrote: |
I have a ChronoTech that works OK. The sun has to be right like Bushy said or they don't work as well as expected. It's not the cream of the crop but I have used mine lots over the years and I like it. I have shot a couple defuser rods but they are easy to replace, I replaced them with drinking straws. |
I use wooden shish-ka-bob sticks in my Crony. I'm afraid if i nicked one it would shatter the plastic it sits into... but be aware of muzzle blast LOL... too much if it can break the sticks or send your skyscreens a flying... or so I hear
-DallanC
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Grant Super Member
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