CRofMel Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I'm getting into reloading 9mm subsonics and eventually will transition into 300blk subs as well as 308. Going to be doing some testing to get the quietest/lowest recoil rounds and figured I should pickup a chrono before I load up thousands of rounds. There seams to be many choices and a wide spectrum of price ranges. Some quick research I see people are liking the Caldwell Precision Chronograph G2. Should I go ahead with this guy, can anyone else recommend anything? Will be using it outdoors in sunny weather. Also is there any good videos/threads/articles on what exactly I should be looking for on the chronograph data when shooting my reloads? Might be caliber specific but at least can send me in the right direction. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Pro Chrono http://www.competitionelectronics.com/product/prochrono-digital/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I'll second the Pro Chrono digital. Easy to set up, simple to use, and it just plain works! I find mine to be right on the money when compared to other more expensive units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanks Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I recommend LabRadar. A bit more pricey, but well worth it. http://www.mylabradar.com Here is mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alotur Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 In the mkt for a chrono, how accurate is this? Do you have any exp with Magnetospeed Sporter Barrel Mount Chronograph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uewpew Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, alotur said: Do you have any exp with Magnetospeed Sporter Barrel Mount Chronograph? No XP with this...when i load for LRS i don't like the idea of having something clamped to my barrel during testing (or ever FTM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amada8 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Magneto Speed is a good one with one flaw. Not all pistols have rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsand Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I recommend LabRadar. A bit more pricey, but well worth it. http://www.mylabradar.com Here is mine. Got me one of those too. I need me a tripod tho, I originally bought it for my PRS guns, but got into pistols and such too. Nothing but good things to say!Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Pro Chrono Digital for the win! No tripod, no problem. Just place it on top of a barrel, stool, stump, etc. and get to checking your ammo. The tripod under that LabRadar probably cost as much as the Pro Chrono Digital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expflier Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Pro chrono it relativity inexpensive,simple to use and has all the info you need. Another advantage is there sold everywhere so when someone isn't paying attention and shoots a low round it's easily replaceable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanks Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 5 hours ago, bsand said: Got me one of those too. I need me a tripod tho, I originally bought it for my PRS guns, but got into pistols and such too. Nothing but good things to say! One of my other hobbies is photography so did have a fiberglass tripod. I did buy a cheap tripod head with a detachable plate for it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 On 1/24/2017 at 8:42 PM, tanks said: I recommend LabRadar. A bit more pricey, but well worth it. http://www.mylabradar.com Here is mine. Please define a bit more pricey. Pro Chrono digital is around $100-$120. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsand Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Please define a bit more pricey. Pro Chrono digital is around $100-$120.650$ Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanks Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) 1 minute ago, Sarge said: Please define a bit more pricey. Pro Chrono digital is around $100-$120. Here you go. $560 http://www.midwayusa.com/product/523157/labradar-ballistic-velocity-doppler-radar-chronograph Edited January 26, 2017 by tanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 GULP!! I only chrono a few times a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astocks2622 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Definitely like my pro chrono. Just got the Bluetooth adapter for it, and love it. Only issue I've had is towards sunset when the light is weird. Done great for me mounted on a $20 Walmart tripod.Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Ive owned a ProChrono in the oast and would recommend it.Now I use a Labradar. If you want to spend the coin, you wont regret it. Im anxiously awaiting the bluetooth support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78Staff Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Another Pro Chrono vote. I tried the Caldwell G2 also, but got a lot of errors and inconsistency with it, so returned it and got the Pro Chrono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I've got an Oehler 35P also - which was the gold standard for many years - little more set up involved than with the Pro Chrono so use it (Pro) mostly unless I'm going to chrono a lot of loads and the print out is handy to keep track of different loads. http://www.oehler-research.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=35P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 You'll probably shoot the first one, so make it cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Sad but true ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) ... Edited February 5, 2017 by kneelingatlas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astocks2622 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 If I'm shooting a scoped gun, I shoot a target at the same distance as my Chrono to make sure I don't plug it...Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apdsgt806 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I would recommend that you spend the money and get a LabRadar unit. The old saying “ You get what you pay for” definitely applies when buying a chronograph. I have owned and used many different makes and models in the last 30 plus years. Ranging form the cheap all in one units to top of the line Pact that served me will of over 15 years. After I got my LabRadar unit last year, I would never go back to a using any chronograph that used optical screens. My LabRadar unit is very simple to setup and use and works in conditions that it would be impossible to use any of the other optical units I have owned of used. I no longer have to be concerned about clouds, wind or the position of the sun. Testing loads is now a pleasurable experience, not an exercise in patience waiting for all the conditions to be just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 In San Diego the conditions are always right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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