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chronograph recomendation

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#1
i've been leeching for a while and borrowing a shooting buddy's chrony.

whats a good chrony for catching some .308 bullets velocity?

i'd also like to buy from a SH vendor to support the site. So if you sell them please post here

i don't need top of the line. $200 absolute max
 
#3
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Agreed... if your seriously into your shooting and handloading the Oehler is probably the best you could get.

The CED M2 is also a great model at a much lower price.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Agreed... if your seriously into your shooting and handloading the Oehler is probably the best you could get.

The CED M2 is also a great model at a much lower price. </div></div>

I'm seriously into this hobby but after seeing some posts here where the CED M2 reads within a few fps of an Oehler it looks really tempting to save a few hundred and go with the CED. I gave up on my shooting crony after using a friend's Oehler, the controls are just too bizarre.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Falar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm seriously into this hobby but after seeing some posts here where the CED M2 reads within a few fps of an Oehler it looks really tempting to save a few hundred and go with the CED. I gave up on my shooting crony after using a friend's Oehler, the controls are just too bizarre. </div></div>


That's true but the kicker is WHEN it reads. Oehler dosen't miss many shots can't say same for CED M2 I had.
 
#9
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I had a very bad experience with the CED M2, and ended up shooting it to pieces. It was unreliable in every way and after about a half dozen range trips it stopped reading at all. I had read enough bad customer service experiences from CED to know that I probably wouldnt be reimbersed for my troubles. Do a Google search and you will find other haters.
 
#10
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http://www.oehler-research.com/cgi-local...0449+1299742197

I have this one waiting for me when I get home. I have a Chrony Beta, which will be shot to hell next time at the range and replaced it with the Oehler 35p. I decided not to mess around with the f'ed up readings I was getting. Also, I was wasting time and money using a Chrony. How can you figure out what your load is, when your Chrony is not accurate. By once cry once.

Jamie
 
#13
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I feel like I could write a book on chrono saga.

Own:
PACT Mark IV Chrono with two timers/computers (more for IPSC practice redundancy as both have had issues and had to be sent in for repair). Granted, they get used as shot timers quite a bit so they take some abuse.
Quick Take: not bad, have had to replace each skyscreen over 12 years of use. It's quick to set up. I have the HP printer that is discontinued so I could get a printout which I really like.
Tracked extremely consistently with chrono results I get at major IPSC/USPSA matches over the years so GTG for pistol.
LR Rifle: not bad but definitely not the best.
I'm not a fan of PACT's CS. I've had to call them a few times over the years and I'm always made to feel stupid and that I'm really inconveniencing them when I call. WTF? OK, maybe I am stupid...

CED (from a prize table): I know many like it. I'm not in that camp. I don't have the infrared sensors. Over the std sensors I was getting consistently 20+fps readings higher than my PACT. I didn't realize it until I almost went Minor at USPSA Nationals -- came down to a final bullet weighing for those that understand the process. Sweat city.
It's quick to set up and I like the function of the computer.

Oehler: I'm shooting far more LR rifle these days so I finally bit the bullet. I've only used my 35 2x but I am impressed. Having the 3rd control sensor is key, imo. I know my data is spot on now. I love the piece of mind.
Granted, it takes longer to set up than my PACT or CED. But, for this application, it's worth the time. I enjoyed the CS experience dealing with the Oehler folks. Nice that it comes with a case. The integrated printer is definitely a plus.

Don't own:
I've shot over many Chrony's over the years. For quick checks expecially for pistol they always seem OK. I would not base my LR dope sheet on those results though. Personal preference for sure. For the price, they are pretty hard to beat as you get <span style="text-decoration: underline">some data to work </span>from for far less money.
I'm amazed at how many people reload w/o chrono data -- get a $100 Chrony for god's sake.
 
#16
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Depends on what you are going to use it for.

When I load, I load for the results on the target. I don't much care what the box tells me.

What I do need a chronograph for is to tell me what my loads are doing at different temperatures and to get a good MV for ballistic calculations.

I just use a simple Shooting Chrony F1. It does what I need and is compact and simple (although fiddly) to set up.
 
#17
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Where can you get the oehler nowadays? The only place i've found it is at their site and it's 535$ for the entire package. Wish i could find it cheaper. I don't have that kinda money at the moment. Even if i did i would be hard pressed to want to put it into a scope or other plans i have.
 
#18
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Blackops, I have had one since last december. I have used a chrony also. I would say the chrony I had should be used for paintball and that covers that. The Oehler 35p is worth the coin in my opinion. They have outstanding customer service with a quality product. It will come in a hard case and ready to go to the range. Developing loads and duplicating loads would be considerably easier with a consistant chrono.

Rthur
 
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