Sarge Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I had read so many posts about chronos that I thought I would never get around to making a choice. Well I did. I got a prochrono digital and was pleasantly surprised to see that many of the posts I read for some reason did not turn out to be a problem for me. I was timing the right time of day, the right amount of clouds, blah, blah, blah. I put a battery in it and turned it on and guess what? It worked flawlessly. I set it in the bright sun. I put it under a roofed firing line. I used it at noon and at 5pm. I tried to make it not work and couldn't. I took a sharpie to blacken the bullet, not needed. My vlocities were for the most part pretty close to each other. Someone posted that a chrono is like the missing piece of a puzzle when it comes to reloading. THAT IS A FACT!!! As a matter of fact unless my unit is way out of calibration or something I found that my M&P PRO needs a little more TG to make PF than some of the posted loads on here. I'll post my limited results in the 9mm section. Don't be afraid, get a chrono! Now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Same experience here. I can't make my Pro Chrono NOT work. And you're probably a bit off from most loads posted, because a lot of the 9mm Production data comes from G34 shooters like myself. The Glock barrel is a bit faster than an M&Ps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetama Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I got a Pro Chrono Digital and I love it so far. I've only had the chance to screw around with it and some .22 LR but it worked without a snag. It even reads pretty rapid fire without a problem. I'm really looking forward to doing some tuning to my reloads. I feel as though I was blind before, but now I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I keep meticulous records of chronographed ammo. I always use a 22lr rifle and the same brand of ammo (sometimes the same batch for a very long time) to verify that the chronograph is within the velocity range I am expecting. This is critical if you have a high temperature difference during the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laportecharlie Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I recently sold my Oehler 35P for a small fortune and bought a Pro Chrono Digital. It does everything I need it to do and I got it "as new/unused" for $70.00. Works for me! Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Bought a ProChrono for my dad for Christmas, stops him from borrowing mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SOW Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I'm a dad who's son bought him a Pro Chrono Dig for Christmas. (Not related to gm iprod-- as far as I know) I had borrowed a friends Chrony a couple of times and later found I had incorrect data. The PC arrives Monday---anxious to test it and my loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecichlid Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I think I might have to pick one of these up for my birthday along with the set up to hook it to my laptop. Thanks for all the information everyone. Joe W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 This past weekend I was chrono'ed at a match with CED Chronos. There was only a .5 PF difference between their readings and mine. I would say that is as accurate as you could want or need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay870 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I have had nothing but good luck with my PCD as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Had good luck with mine also. Going to run it side by side with a CED soon and see how close they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohuskers Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 testing mine for the first time today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecichlid Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 testing mine for the first time today How did it work out for you? I REALLY need to get a chono and soon, this is one of the ones I have been looking into. Joe W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBoyle Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I have been using the pro chrono pal for years and have been extremely happy with it's performance and consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 We compared two pro chrono against a CED and the PC units read 1-2% higher than the CED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecichlid Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 We compared two pro chrono against a CED and the PC units read 1-2% higher than the CED. What kind of lighting conditions did you do the testing under? Thanks in advance. Joe W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 We compared two pro chrono against a CED and the PC units read 1-2% higher than the CED. My PCD is generally just a tad lower than match CED's. Less than a percent but lower none the less. This past weekend is the first time a CED has ever been lower than my PCD (.3 PF) I would say those findings justify buying a PCD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) I use the light bar set up indoor or outdoor(if there is power). Put shade over it if its direct sunlight. Mine was well within the SD of a known load with a CED M2. Edited October 1, 2010 by DWFAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecichlid Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I use the light bar set up indoor or outdoor(if there is power). Put shade over it if its direct sunlight. Mine was well within the SD of a known load with a CED M2. Cool, thanks for the info. Since the club I shoot with is hosted at an indoor range that could be mighty handy. Joe W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 The only thing i wish was an option, was to run the chrono off AC power (or to run the light bar off battery). Ive made two trips to the range only to find out my battery was dead. I guess thats the reason there is a spot for a spare battery in the battery compartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddeaton Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I just ordered one with the USB interface. Anyone using a laptop at the range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latech15 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Where are you guys getting these for $70? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddeaton Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I just got back from the range with my first shots through my new ProChrono digital. I am interfaced with my small laptop and everything worked flawlessly. I love the USB interface and tonight I will export the strings I shot today. I need to work through the learning curve with the pc program next. Dont know yet what I can export and what I cant. I shot 3 strings with 3.5 gr titegroup, 4.0 gr titegroup, and factory Fiochi hard ball. This is like coming out of the stone age using this. I have been trying to get a second hand Pact Pro working for the last 2 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 These Pro Chrono threads have me getting excited to get mine. Thanks for all of the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouSlide Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I have NEVER had a single problem with mine...not a single round that didn't register no matter what the time of day or lighting conditions. Can't same the same of my PACT which is now gathering dust. I just wish the remote was a little cheaper. Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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