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Chronograph

Posted: May 20th, 2018, 7:37 am
by shawnff
What brand chronograph is everyone using

Re: Chronograph

Posted: May 20th, 2018, 1:53 pm
by 338lapua
Lab Radar and Oehler.

Re: Chronograph

Posted: May 20th, 2018, 6:07 pm
by F4D
Magneto Speed

Re: Chronograph

Posted: May 21st, 2018, 12:55 pm
by shawnff
[quote=F4D post_id=598 time=1526864839 user_id=238]Magneto Speed[/quote

Which one are you using and do you like it

Re: Chronograph

Posted: May 22nd, 2018, 8:13 am
by shooter444
F4D wrote: May 20th, 2018, 6:07 pmMagneto Speed
Plus 1, have had one for many years now. Had a problem in the second year, sent it back and received a new upgraded model in less than a week.

Excellent chrony, imo
easy and quick to set up and tear down
shoot without fear of hitting the typical tower type setup.
goes back into original box and takes little space on a shelf
EXCELLENT customer service, when I had a few operating questions, good guy to deal with (been years-but expect things to be the same)

Finally, just the thought of going through the process of setting up, and breaking down a standard Chrony is not an option for me! I primarily got this Chrony to check velocity on my max charge hand loads.

Works for me.

Re: Chronograph

Posted: May 23rd, 2018, 8:01 pm
by uspatriot
Magneto Speed V3. I considered the Lab Radar but found mix reviews. I am sure its great but wanted upgrade to one that didn't require optic set up. I owned a Caldwall premium and it worked decent, but hated to have to wait between firing cycles at the range set it up or take it down.

Re: Chronograph

Posted: May 23rd, 2018, 9:14 pm
by mongo45acp
I'm using an old PACT chronograph. It has served me well over the past 35 years or so.

Watch yer 6!
Mongo

Re: Chronograph

Posted: May 24th, 2018, 4:25 am
by Sobrbiker
Magnetospeed are convenient as heck for rifles, but a good old shoot through the screens setup is good to have if you reload for revo’s, pistols, etc.
CED and PACT have always been good for me, even the cheaper models. Hand gun work I’m usually just into finding AVG and ES.

I don’t chase SD with my boltguns-a guy at a little training facility in Kingsville TX taught me to “believe the bullet”.
When I was shooting PRS bolt gun comps, my 6XC load gave SD’s in the mid thirties but shot half moa at 500 when I had time, and sub moa at 1000 on paper on the clock.

Re: Chronograph

Posted: May 25th, 2018, 3:27 pm
by brandyspaw
I've got an ancient PACT as well. I don't use it too much these days since I don't shoot precision rifles very much anymore but I might have to get it one of these days out to see if I can nick up the sky screens a little.

Re: Chronograph

Posted: May 27th, 2018, 7:32 pm
by Harrier
CED for edc and a PACT backup

Re: Chronograph

Posted: May 28th, 2018, 7:26 am
by shawnff
I went with the magnetospeed and am very impressed, easy setup, I didn't have to worry about enough light, and I found an great ES with two different loads.

Re: Chronograph

Posted: May 28th, 2018, 3:06 pm
by Dogslayer
I have had a Shooting Chrony Beta Master for about 15 years. It has served me well.
Dogslayer

Re: Chronograph

Posted: May 31st, 2018, 10:56 am
by Azbuilder
PACT, no problems over many years except getting it back when loaning it to a couple of list members ! :violin:
I have not really looked into newer units but mine has served me well.

Re: Chronograph

Posted: June 4th, 2018, 4:03 pm
by CavA3R4
Oehler 35P and it still works since 1985 or so

Re: Chronograph

Posted: June 7th, 2018, 9:15 am
by 792mauser
An old Oehler