magpulled Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I'm in need of a chrono and I'm unsure of what to get. My lgs has the rcbs but it has bad reviews. What is recommended ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Asking what's the best is a loaded question. Oehler probably makes the best. It runs about $600 without a printer, but there are other chronographs that start there in price and go up. So, I'd say to start with, are you looking for something for pistol or rifle and what kind of budget do you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rwm983 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I would give a look at the Labradar system. It cost a little bit more, but it should be worth it. www.mylabradar.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3guns Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 The Labradar system is not available for purchase. Cool concept I don't think that anyone has used one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3guns Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) I do use a the Shooting Chrony. It's reasonably priced, but I can't get the printer to work reliably. I would not say its the best but it gets the job done. Edited February 18, 2015 by PaidKiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 When I started looking for a chrono, my first inclination was to find the one with the most bells and whistles. I did get one like that and had it for years. After I went to a big match one time, I almost went sub major, so I decided to get the same chrono that they use at most of the big matches. The one I saw used at most is the CED M2. I feel it's best to use what they use since that is what you'll be "graded" on.. May not be the best but it's very good and has a lot of features. Lab Radar is still running behind and won't have a production ready unit for a few more months at the earliest. Sent from the range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I use the Shoot Chrony. reasonably priced, its not the best but it gets the job done. Depends on what you want the chrono to do for you. I want to see how fast my bullets are going, so I LOVE my Chrony for $70. It tells me how fast bullets go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amada8 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) I decided to get the same chrono that they use at most of the big matches. The one I saw used at most is the CED M2. Competitive shooter, this sounds like the best advice. I just bought a MagnetoSpeed V3 with pistol adapter (>$400). Tweaked it to work with my CZ and Glock by adding shims. Easy to use and download data in CSV output. Indoor range use is a plus. My CE Pro will live to see another day with only two added airflow holes..... http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=69339.0 (setup failure and success with shim pictures) Edited February 18, 2015 by amada8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techj Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Speaking from experience, the one that you didn't shoot...yet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpulled Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Looking for a not so expensive one for both rifle and pistol.juat to see how fast ammo is running Edited February 17, 2015 by magpulled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONAJI Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I decided to get the same chrono that they use at most of the big matches. The one I saw used at most is the CED M2. Competitive shooter, this sounds like the best advice. I just bought a MagnetoSpeed V3 with pistol adapter (>$400). Tweaked it to work with my CZ and Glock by adding shims. Easy to use and download data in CSV output. Indoor range use is a plus. My CED will live to see another day with only two added airflow holes..... http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=69339.0 (setup failure and success with shim pictures) you got an adapter for the pistol with yours? I don't see the same one or anything like that on their site, I would love to get one for mine but I have version 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Looking for a not so expensive one for both rifle and pistol.juat to see how fast ammo is running But you said "best", right? [emoji1]. Well, for an economical model, I would look at the Caldwell chrono. My buddy has one and it is spot on with my M2. The main engineer there is very responsive to requests as I have worked with him on improvements. Sent from the range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 In the lower price range, the Pro Chrono is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeyedme Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I have an Oehler P35. Bought it used a few years ago and it does the trick. I have been watching the LabRadar pretty closely since it was shown at SHOT last year and if the production model is every released and it works as advertised, I will probably pick one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amada8 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 you got an adapter for the pistol with yours? I don't see the same one or anything like that on their site, I would love to get one for mine but I have version 2 look a bit harder on their site and you will find: http://www.magnetospeed.com/collections/magnetospeed-accessories/products/v3-rail-adapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Pro Chrono digital is what I use. Easy and fast to set up, reads the same as CED at major matches,only around 100 bucks on sale. I tried using a CED but it is such a PITA to just run 20 rounds across. And I know it gets mentioned a lot but if you are routinely shooting parts of your chrono you have bigger problems than making power factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Oehler 35P is the best (and it does have a built in printer)! http://www.oehler-research.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=35P Competition Electronics is the best for the money ! http://www.competitionelectronics.com/product/prochrono-digital/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Oehler 35P is the best (and it does have a built in printer)! http://www.oehler-research.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=35P Competition Electronics is the best for the money ! http://www.competitionelectronics.com/product/prochrono-digital/ 100% spot on. Edited February 17, 2015 by warpspeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthefish Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Competition Electronics is the best for the money ! http://www.competitionelectronics.com/product/prochrono-digital/ 100% spot on.[/quote QFT. Get the USB / Software and bring a tablet to the range. Who needs a printer?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONAJI Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 thanks amada8, for some reason I went to go look and didn't see it, must be blind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastlane604 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I have a Pro Chrono that I use for shotgun loads and handgun loads. I'm very satisfied with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aasp76 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I have a Shooting Chrony the Beta model and I love it, small enough to carry it in my range bag and it gives accurate readings. I bought it on ebay for $90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobfromME Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Good afternoon, I, too, find the Shooting Chrony Beta (mine is a Beta Master) to be excellent. I've compared it to some friends more expensive ones, and the recorded velocities are nearly identical within the tolerances of the units. There's others with more features and a bit more convenient to use, but I've been using the Beta with the printer you can buy separately, for nearly 15 years and it's been perfectly acceptable. It's also nice that it doesn't break the bank, and the printer is a nice to have, but not a need to have. I have found that if I use the "skyscreens" all the time, I never have to worry about a bullet not getting "seen". So, whether sunny or not, I find that seems to work best for me. All my best, Rob Edited March 30, 2015 by RobfromME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Service Desk Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Pro Chrono digital is what I use. Easy and fast to set up, reads the same as CED at major matches,only around 100 bucks on sale. I tried using a CED but it is such a PITA to just run 20 rounds across. I agree 100% with this - and I have 2 PACT Mk3's a CED and the PCD. It is just easier to use the PCD when you just wanna' do a few rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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