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sendin Rookie Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2008 Posts: 23 Location: Sebastopol, CA
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:53 pm Post subject: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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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.
Denny
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11394 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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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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Handloader Super Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2005 Posts: 1032 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:04 pm Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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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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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:42 am Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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Pact has models to fit any need and their quality is impecable.
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RePete Super Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2005 Posts: 1035 Location: Gods Country
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:43 am Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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+3 on the PACT.
I have the PACT Professional.
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SingleShotLover Super Member
Joined: Dec 26, 2007 Posts: 1005 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:08 am Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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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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gelandangan Super Member
Joined: May 07, 2006 Posts: 6400 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:07 am Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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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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sendin Rookie Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2008 Posts: 23 Location: Sebastopol, CA
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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Looks like midway has got the same Beta Master at the same price.
Thanks for the replies - Denny
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:39 pm Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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I use a Chrony, and does a friend. Like 'em.
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English Mike Super Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2007 Posts: 1709 Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:20 pm Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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I have a Chrony Gamma Master & it works just fine.
The demo software is. however, a pile of dingo poo.
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popgun Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2005 Posts: 735 Location: Mitchell, GA, U.S.A. (2007 pop. 191)
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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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.
Chris
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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dust54 Member
Joined: Mar 31, 2006 Posts: 204 Location: Gurley, AL
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:46 am Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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I'll also cast my vote for the Chrony, mine down loads to the computer. that makes things easy!!
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