good chrono to get?
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HankB
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Oehler Research makes the best chronographs. Their 35P includes a printer and statistical functions, and - unlike some of the cheapies on the market - is more resistant to false readings from muzzle blast.
Oehler's "Personal Ballistics Laboratory" has more features than you can shake a stick at, and a price to match.
If for some reason I decided not to go the Oehler route, I'd give Pact a hard look.
Oehler's "Personal Ballistics Laboratory" has more features than you can shake a stick at, and a price to match.
If for some reason I decided not to go the Oehler route, I'd give Pact a hard look.
P95Carry
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''Decent''?? .... well that depends on several things maybe. The Oehler mentioned is good I believe but budget factors come in too.
To be honest ... for about $60 .. i think ... forget now .. the Chrony is IMO great value ..... if basic. It has done all I want of it.
I would add tho the two things I do that help keep it in one piece!
1] A dowel trimmed to fit gun muzzle - of about 3 foot long ... is useful for setting up to ensure bullet path is as wanted. Or even bore sight direct if bolt gun.
2] Almost following on from #1 ... whilst sure that bullet path is safe .... lay sights on something downrange and then when shooting from pre-determined rest position ... aquire that exact target .... no probs.
To be honest ... for about $60 .. i think ... forget now .. the Chrony is IMO great value ..... if basic. It has done all I want of it.
I would add tho the two things I do that help keep it in one piece!
1] A dowel trimmed to fit gun muzzle - of about 3 foot long ... is useful for setting up to ensure bullet path is as wanted. Or even bore sight direct if bolt gun.
2] Almost following on from #1 ... whilst sure that bullet path is safe .... lay sights on something downrange and then when shooting from pre-determined rest position ... aquire that exact target .... no probs.
DougB
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I have a "Shooting Chrony" that I like well enough. It's my second one (the first has been shot up pretty badly by paintball players who don't quite understand how they work - or are very bad shots). One strong recommendation is to get the version with a remote display/control unit. Otherwise you'll find youself at the range trying to read it from your shooting bench using binoculars or a scope (assuming its a public range, and you can't just step closer to read it). Remember, you have to place it a few feet forward of the muzzle, and it has to be in the sun. Also, if you need to reset it, you'll have to wait for a cease fire. The remote display/control unit doesn't cost much more and is well worth it if you plan to use it at a range with other shooters. It connects to the main unit via a telephone wire.
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