Rifle is sighted in.
I have never done this and have seen others shoot the Chrono.
Set up advice?
I have never done this and have seen others shoot the Chrono.
Set up advice?
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Re: A ny Advice Before I Shoot At My Chrono?
take a friend and ask before you pull the trigger. works for me
take a friend and ask before you pull the trigger. works for me
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If you have a variable power scope dial it to it's lowest magnification. On low power you can see where in the chrono to shoot or how to line the chrono up if shooting on a stable platform.
There's no need to shoot 2"s over the top of the chrono, halfway up is fine.
Make sure the back and front of the chrono are level parallel to the barrel.
Shoot 15' feet back if using a magnum chambering.
If you have a variable power scope dial it to it's lowest magnification. On low power you can see where in the chrono to shoot or how to line the chrono up if shooting on a stable platform.
There's no need to shoot 2"s over the top of the chrono, halfway up is fine.
Make sure the back and front of the chrono are level parallel to the barrel.
Shoot 15' feet back if using a magnum chambering.
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If you are using a Chrony brand open the curse'ed thing all the way.
If you are using a Chrony brand open the curse'ed thing all the way.
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Good advice....If you move your gun on the bench, don't forget to dial down and re-align. Two types of chrono shooter ~ Those that have and those that will shoot their chrono.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you have a variable power scope dial it to it's lowest magnification. On low power you can see where in the chrono to shoot or how to line the chrono up if shooting on a stable platform.
There's need to shoot 2"s over the top of the chrono, halfway up is fine.
Make sure the back and front of the chrono are level parallel to the barrel.
Shoot 15' feet back if using a magnum chambering. </div></div>
Good advice....If you move your gun on the bench, don't forget to dial down and re-align. Two types of chrono shooter ~ Those that have and those that will shoot their chrono.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you have a variable power scope dial it to it's lowest magnification. On low power you can see where in the chrono to shoot or how to line the chrono up if shooting on a stable platform.
There's need to shoot 2"s over the top of the chrono, halfway up is fine.
Make sure the back and front of the chrono are level parallel to the barrel.
Shoot 15' feet back if using a magnum chambering. </div></div>
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I took a chrono to my standard 100 yard range. I bagged my rifle so that it was on target, then left it there (still on target). Then I set my chrono up and just looked from the other end of the chrono to my gun, to make sure I wasn't at risk of shooting it.
I took a chrono to my standard 100 yard range. I bagged my rifle so that it was on target, then left it there (still on target). Then I set my chrono up and just looked from the other end of the chrono to my gun, to make sure I wasn't at risk of shooting it.
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I was told to paint the top 3 inches of it some different color, then make sure the horizontal line on your scope is on the painted part.
Or get a bore sighter that has a laser, make sure the laser goes through the chronograph.
BTW, I shot mine on my very first shot.... Then someone suggested these ideas to me.
I was told to paint the top 3 inches of it some different color, then make sure the horizontal line on your scope is on the painted part.
Or get a bore sighter that has a laser, make sure the laser goes through the chronograph.
BTW, I shot mine on my very first shot.... Then someone suggested these ideas to me.
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why not pull your bolt out and look down the tube to make sure it's not visible through the barrel?
why not pull your bolt out and look down the tube to make sure it's not visible through the barrel?
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Ready rifle on target. Set up chrono 5-15 ft from end of barrel..I go 10 ft. Stand back behind your rifle now 6 ft or so. Look from the left and right sides behind the rifle, sighting down both sides of the barrel..top and bottom. You will be able to tell.
Ready rifle on target. Set up chrono 5-15 ft from end of barrel..I go 10 ft. Stand back behind your rifle now 6 ft or so. Look from the left and right sides behind the rifle, sighting down both sides of the barrel..top and bottom. You will be able to tell.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wvlapua</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ready rifle on target. Set up chrono 5-15 ft from end of barrel..I go 10 ft. Stand back behind your rifle now 6 ft or so. Look from the left and right sides behind the rifle, sighting down both sides of the barrel..top and bottom. You will be able to tell.</div></div>
Thats how i set mine up also and usually about 12 ft. from muzzle.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wvlapua</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ready rifle on target. Set up chrono 5-15 ft from end of barrel..I go 10 ft. Stand back behind your rifle now 6 ft or so. Look from the left and right sides behind the rifle, sighting down both sides of the barrel..top and bottom. You will be able to tell.</div></div>
Thats how i set mine up also and usually about 12 ft. from muzzle.
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also, don't shoot at your chrono, shoot over its sensors, that is very important.
also, don't shoot at your chrono, shoot over its sensors, that is very important.
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replace the metal poles with wood dowels of the same size
replace the metal poles with wood dowels of the same size
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rusty815</div><div class="ubbcode-body">also, don't shoot at your chrono, shoot over its sensors, that is very important.</div></div>
^
This
and dont use buckshot
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rusty815</div><div class="ubbcode-body">also, don't shoot at your chrono, shoot over its sensors, that is very important.</div></div>
^
This
and dont use buckshot
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: T185</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rusty815</div><div class="ubbcode-body">also, don't shoot at your chrono, shoot over its sensors, that is very important.</div></div>
^
This
and dont use buckshot </div></div>
Is birdshot ok?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: T185</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rusty815</div><div class="ubbcode-body">also, don't shoot at your chrono, shoot over its sensors, that is very important.</div></div>
^
This
and dont use buckshot </div></div>
Is birdshot ok?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: inode</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Two types of chrono shooter ~ Those that have and those that will shoot their chrono.
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LOL I have never shot my Chrono, but have shot my FIL's a couple of times....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: inode</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Two types of chrono shooter ~ Those that have and those that will shoot their chrono.
</div></div>
LOL I have never shot my Chrono, but have shot my FIL's a couple of times....
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Go to home center and get wooden dowels near same diameter as rods. Sand to fit if too large.
Place tape(I used RED) 3" and 6" up from sensors for a visual aid when aiming.
I place chrony at approx 15' with a large target about two feet behind it.
Dial scope down to lowest setting as stated in previous messages
Test fire a shot at a specific point ALONG SIDE chrony to see EXACT difference between POA and POI. Now shoot through Chrony being sure to compensate for difference between POA and POI ensuring your shot goes through dowels between the tape at 3" and 6".
Be sure to use this method with each weapon you'll be shooting through the Chrony.
Regards,
Richard
Go to home center and get wooden dowels near same diameter as rods. Sand to fit if too large.
Place tape(I used RED) 3" and 6" up from sensors for a visual aid when aiming.
I place chrony at approx 15' with a large target about two feet behind it.
Dial scope down to lowest setting as stated in previous messages
Test fire a shot at a specific point ALONG SIDE chrony to see EXACT difference between POA and POI. Now shoot through Chrony being sure to compensate for difference between POA and POI ensuring your shot goes through dowels between the tape at 3" and 6".
Be sure to use this method with each weapon you'll be shooting through the Chrony.
Regards,
Richard
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rng</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Go to home center and get wooden dowels near same diameter as rods. Sand to fit if too large.
Place tape(I used RED) 3" and 6" up from sensors for a visual aid when aiming.
I place chrony at approx 15' with a large target about two feet behind it.
Dial scope down to lowest setting as stated in previous messages
Test fire a shot at a specific point ALONG SIDE chrony to see EXACT difference between POA and POI. Now shoot through Chrony being sure to compensate for difference between POA and POI ensuring your shot goes through dowels between the tape at 3" and 6".
Be sure to use this method with each weapon you'll be shooting through the Chrony.
Regards,
Richard </div></div>
^^^ This sums it up best. I bought a cheap camera tripod to put the crony on; easy to adjust for height.
My local Walmart carries small dowels in their crafts section.
Just remember that on most rifles, your barrel center is 1.5" to 2" below your crosshairs, so stay toward the top of your crony's window.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rng</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Go to home center and get wooden dowels near same diameter as rods. Sand to fit if too large.
Place tape(I used RED) 3" and 6" up from sensors for a visual aid when aiming.
I place chrony at approx 15' with a large target about two feet behind it.
Dial scope down to lowest setting as stated in previous messages
Test fire a shot at a specific point ALONG SIDE chrony to see EXACT difference between POA and POI. Now shoot through Chrony being sure to compensate for difference between POA and POI ensuring your shot goes through dowels between the tape at 3" and 6".
Be sure to use this method with each weapon you'll be shooting through the Chrony.
Regards,
Richard </div></div>
^^^ This sums it up best. I bought a cheap camera tripod to put the crony on; easy to adjust for height.
My local Walmart carries small dowels in their crafts section.
Just remember that on most rifles, your barrel center is 1.5" to 2" below your crosshairs, so stay toward the top of your crony's window.
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Invest in a cheap laser bore sighter. I bought one for about $20 at a sporting goods "big box" store.
Insert it in the end of the barrel, turn it on, sandbag your rifle on the bench so you have the scope or sights centered on your target.
While setting up your chronograph, just use a hand as a laser target to see where the bullet will pass over the chronograph. Better than relying on friends or relatives to say "that's great, you won't hit it".
Also, the laser helps you make sure that the bullet will pass over the "sweet spot" of both sensors so you can get readings from the very first shot. Nobody likes repeated "Cease Fires" so someone can run out and adjust their chronograph because they keep getting "no starting shot detected" or just plain "error" messages.
Also, invest in the sturdiest tripod you can or choose to afford. One of those "daddy long-legs" tripods that's designed for a candy bar sized digital camera doesn't cut it when it's got a pound or so of chronograph mounted on it and gets hit with the muzzle blast of any sizable rifle. If you insist on cheap then at least fill an old milk jug with water, put it under the tripod, and then tie it down to the jug with a bungee cord. Not only will it keep your tripod where you set it up, your readings will be more uniform.
Invest in a cheap laser bore sighter. I bought one for about $20 at a sporting goods "big box" store.
Insert it in the end of the barrel, turn it on, sandbag your rifle on the bench so you have the scope or sights centered on your target.
While setting up your chronograph, just use a hand as a laser target to see where the bullet will pass over the chronograph. Better than relying on friends or relatives to say "that's great, you won't hit it".
Also, the laser helps you make sure that the bullet will pass over the "sweet spot" of both sensors so you can get readings from the very first shot. Nobody likes repeated "Cease Fires" so someone can run out and adjust their chronograph because they keep getting "no starting shot detected" or just plain "error" messages.
Also, invest in the sturdiest tripod you can or choose to afford. One of those "daddy long-legs" tripods that's designed for a candy bar sized digital camera doesn't cut it when it's got a pound or so of chronograph mounted on it and gets hit with the muzzle blast of any sizable rifle. If you insist on cheap then at least fill an old milk jug with water, put it under the tripod, and then tie it down to the jug with a bungee cord. Not only will it keep your tripod where you set it up, your readings will be more uniform.
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Something I've seen but never tried. Tape your target just behind or attached to the poles of the rear diffuser, with the center 4-5" above the sensor. Use that as a point of aim. won't exactly work if you want 100 yard groups though.
Something I've seen but never tried. Tape your target just behind or attached to the poles of the rear diffuser, with the center 4-5" above the sensor. Use that as a point of aim. won't exactly work if you want 100 yard groups though.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wvlapua</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ready rifle on target. Set up chrono 5-15 ft from end of barrel..I go 10 ft. Stand back behind your rifle now 6 ft or so. Look from the left and right sides behind the rifle, sighting down both sides of the barrel..top and bottom. You will be able to tell. </div></div>
It helps to ask. Thanks for the replies. Funny ones too.
I basically observed this method today and aint skard now.
I promise not to use it while checking pattern '29'.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wvlapua</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ready rifle on target. Set up chrono 5-15 ft from end of barrel..I go 10 ft. Stand back behind your rifle now 6 ft or so. Look from the left and right sides behind the rifle, sighting down both sides of the barrel..top and bottom. You will be able to tell. </div></div>
It helps to ask. Thanks for the replies. Funny ones too.
I basically observed this method today and aint skard now.
I promise not to use it while checking pattern '29'.
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Easiest method for bolt action rifles:
Pull the bolt. Look through the barrel. Pivot the butt left/right & up/down to CONFIRM you are between the screens. Sight down THROUGH the barrel until you can see your target(I put mine at 100yds) or make adjustments to the chrono until you can see your target. Having the butt on a sandbag makes it a no brainer.
If you do this, you will never shoot your chrono. If you can't sight through the barrel (non-bolt action) then either sight over the top or side and make an allowance.
Most shooters get in trouble when they forget to compensate for scope height over bore.
Easiest method for bolt action rifles:
Pull the bolt. Look through the barrel. Pivot the butt left/right & up/down to CONFIRM you are between the screens. Sight down THROUGH the barrel until you can see your target(I put mine at 100yds) or make adjustments to the chrono until you can see your target. Having the butt on a sandbag makes it a no brainer.
If you do this, you will never shoot your chrono. If you can't sight through the barrel (non-bolt action) then either sight over the top or side and make an allowance.
Most shooters get in trouble when they forget to compensate for scope height over bore.
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when a bird lands on the sun shade, don't forget to aim 2" high. otherwise you will hit the shade. don't ask how i know.
cheers!
when a bird lands on the sun shade, don't forget to aim 2" high. otherwise you will hit the shade. don't ask how i know.
cheers!
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Coming from a guy that is in the "hasn't shot his chrono yet" crowd, I find it to be not difficult to fire through the shade supports, above the sensors, and below the sunshade when the chrono is only 10'-12' from the muzzle. I simply set up my target downrange then set up the chrono oriented between my shooting position and target. Then simply lay down behind the rifle and look along the barrel to ensure the chrono is straight (which usually takes a few trips back to the chrono to ensure that I'm shooting "straight" over the sensors). Once complete, shoot for groups and record velocities.
Maybe I find it easy because my chrono is sitting on the ground and I'm shooting a rifle from the prone position with a bipod? That's the only way I've ever used my chrono. I can imagine the difficulty level would increase if shooting from a bench and needing to set up the chrono on a tripod at the correct height.
Coming from a guy that is in the "hasn't shot his chrono yet" crowd, I find it to be not difficult to fire through the shade supports, above the sensors, and below the sunshade when the chrono is only 10'-12' from the muzzle. I simply set up my target downrange then set up the chrono oriented between my shooting position and target. Then simply lay down behind the rifle and look along the barrel to ensure the chrono is straight (which usually takes a few trips back to the chrono to ensure that I'm shooting "straight" over the sensors). Once complete, shoot for groups and record velocities.
Maybe I find it easy because my chrono is sitting on the ground and I'm shooting a rifle from the prone position with a bipod? That's the only way I've ever used my chrono. I can imagine the difficulty level would increase if shooting from a bench and needing to set up the chrono on a tripod at the correct height.
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it is not that complicated is it??
it is not that complicated is it??
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: attherange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">it is not that complicated is it?? </div></div>
No, it really isn't.
20+ years I've never shot any of mine or even nicked a support.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: attherange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">it is not that complicated is it?? </div></div>
No, it really isn't.
20+ years I've never shot any of mine or even nicked a support.
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if your rifle has a brake, make sure to place a tarp or some kind of barrier under the brake, so debris does not go through the sensors. It will cause an error reading...ask me how I know
if your rifle has a brake, make sure to place a tarp or some kind of barrier under the brake, so debris does not go through the sensors. It will cause an error reading...ask me how I know
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sporter II</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Any Advice Before I Shoot At My Chrono? </div></div>
The same question crossed my mind after looking at the numbers this afternoon.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sporter II</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Any Advice Before I Shoot At My Chrono? </div></div>
The same question crossed my mind after looking at the numbers this afternoon.
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funny reading this after I shot my screens a few weeks ago. just shot a couple of 44mag loads thru a 96/44 just to get some fps readings for two loads and shot them all off hand... ooops.
now to find out where to get replacement screens. lol.
funny reading this after I shot my screens a few weeks ago. just shot a couple of 44mag loads thru a 96/44 just to get some fps readings for two loads and shot them all off hand... ooops.
now to find out where to get replacement screens. lol.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SpeedyR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">funny reading this after I shot my screens a few weeks ago. just shot a couple of 44mag loads thru a 96/44 just to get some fps readings for two loads and shot them all off hand... ooops.
now to find out where to get replacement screens. lol. </div></div>
If you have a ShootingChrony, strips of a plastic gallon milk jug work well. Replacement parts can be purchased on their website.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SpeedyR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">funny reading this after I shot my screens a few weeks ago. just shot a couple of 44mag loads thru a 96/44 just to get some fps readings for two loads and shot them all off hand... ooops.
now to find out where to get replacement screens. lol. </div></div>
If you have a ShootingChrony, strips of a plastic gallon milk jug work well. Replacement parts can be purchased on their website.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: inode</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Two types of chrono shooter ~ Those that have and those that will shoot their chrono. </div></div>
Just like motorcyclists
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: inode</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Two types of chrono shooter ~ Those that have and those that will shoot their chrono. </div></div>
Just like motorcyclists
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I don't know about that? ^ I have yet to shoot a screen, but I strongly recommend the bore sight method. I don't see how you could go wrong? But there's another point for Oehler, shoot a screen and I think replacement cost is $50 bucks, at least it used to be?
Chronographing birdshot? They write the speed on the box, right? I think I could do it, but I'd move the screens a little closer and maybe use a full choke? BB
I don't know about that? ^ I have yet to shoot a screen, but I strongly recommend the bore sight method. I don't see how you could go wrong? But there's another point for Oehler, shoot a screen and I think replacement cost is $50 bucks, at least it used to be?
Chronographing birdshot? They write the speed on the box, right? I think I could do it, but I'd move the screens a little closer and maybe use a full choke? BB
