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Posted: 2/23/2013 6:31:33 PM EDT
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I'm confused looking at all of the Chronographs at Midway. I need a basic model that will last. What do you good folks recommend? |
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Second that. If you wanted to you can update later with IR screens for indoor use (they work great) and a usb attachment to run back to a tablet or laptop. That enable you to view stats in real time while on the line. Anyways mine has worked very well and would buy it again if looking for a traditional style chrono..... |
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I just got this one in from Midway, hoping to try it out this weekend but the weather hasn't been cooperating.
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Second that. If you wanted to you can update later with IR screens for indoor use (they work great) and a usb attachment to run back to a tablet or laptop. That enable you to view stats in real time while on the line. Anyways mine has worked very well and would buy it again if looking for a traditional style chrono..... Third that - except I got the "starter version" called the Competition Electronics ProChrono Pal. It is basically the same machine with less features - just shows: high, low, avg. This is great if you plan on doing your own analysis anyway. Also, the PAL version is not computer compatible, I think. It is is a great, simple, reliable machine - Usually around $90. Just look at the graph of reviews on Midway (how many users gave 5 stars vs 1 star - for example "96 Five Stars to 8 One Stars" - thats pretty good). You will find that one brand of Chronographs demonstrates a pattern of highly pleased customers and just a few disappointed. |
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I just recently picked up a CED M2. A little bit pricier than the one recommended above ($189 from Brownell's), but the display/electronics sit on the bench next to you, and the most expensive part downrange you could accidentally shoot is about $25.
ETA: You can also connect it to your computer do download shot string information. |
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I just recently picked up a CED M2. A little bit pricier than the one recommended above ($189 from Brownell's), but the display/electronics sit on the bench next to you, and the most expensive part downrange you could accidentally shoot is about $25. ETA: You can also connect it to your computer do download shot string information. I always hop into the chrono threads to pimp this one. The most expensive thing downrange is actually probably your tripod. 
I'd buy a CED M2 again. |
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I just recently picked up a CED M2. A little bit pricier than the one recommended above ($189 from Brownell's), but the display/electronics sit on the bench next to you, and the most expensive part downrange you could accidentally shoot is about $25. ETA: You can also connect it to your computer do download shot string information. I always hop into the chrono threads to pimp this one. The most expensive thing downrange is actually probably your tripod.
I'd buy a CED M2 again. Absolutely, but if you manage to accidentally shoot your TRIPOD, then you are DIW. LOL |
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thanks for the replies. I think the ability to have the display and controls on the bench next to me is a big advantage, since the range I go to is a public range and I don't have three freedom to get up and go forward of the firing line at will. I also shoot at a gun club, and have to wait on the line. My experience has been good so far, even with several other shooters on the line. When I am shooting over a chrono, I am usually testing loads; which means that I am slow firing anyway. I put a few targets close together, vertically, on the backdrop. Then I can shoot 10 shots at one, and when I get a break on the line I only have to go about 10 feet out to the chrono to press the change string button. It takes no time and the other shooters don't seem to mind a very short break in the shooting. After I have shot at three targets or so, I press the change string button on my way down range to switch out the targets. Most all shooters I have dealt with are kind and will work with you if you are also courteous of their shooting needs. I can take a little time lining up each shot and working on perfect sight alignment when I am load testing. Shooting at least 10 shots may take 10 minutes. At times, the other shooters may be waiting on you, instead of you waiting on them. |
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+1 I have the USB attachment - works great. I'll have to look in to the IR shades - would love to use it inside! |
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