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Tricks for getting chrony readings?

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Back_Roads:

--- Quote from: Tusker on January 11, 2023, 12:28:25 PM ---Mr. Seller,

How does the chronograph you linked working out for you? I'm happy to see you list that. I got one a couple of weeks ago and haven't been able to get out to the range to test it yet. Any tricks you apply to make it work best?

I got it off of Amazon for about $30 during Christmas, after reading this: 

https://hardairmagazine.com/reviews/doug-wall-tests-a-low-cost-chronograph-its-pretty-good/

I like his idea of placing a block so not to shoot off the led plus the shrink wrap on the u-bolt to save the barrel from scratches seems nice too. 👍

If you have the time and don't mind sharing, would love to know your experience with yours. I'm really hoping to be able to get out to the range sometime thjs month! 🤞🙏

*edited to add: for about $30 I'm pleasantly surprised how many good reviews it's getting,!*


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 It has never missed a shot, and I have never shot it. Some guns I mount it upside down as not to block the open sights, other than that just be sure you have enough clearance over the sensors.

Tusker:
Thank you both for the reply!

Glad to hear these are solid. Can't wait to test it out!

Spacebus:
I have also been shopping for chronographs, but the Caldwell and other "established" brands have countless reviews of poor performance in bright or outdoor situations, and I only shoot outdoors. I had good success with a cheap clamp on unit, untill my big bore sent it flying off and breaking it. After attempting to solder things back together it worked well for a few weeks and stopped taking a charge. Should I try another $30 chronograph or save up my pennies for the FX radar unit?

Thane:
Use the FX pocket chrono in my very crowded 3 car garage.

Check against 3 other optical units and the FX concurs, with fewer errors/missed shots.

Never used the lab radar unit, heard it can be very picky.

Magneto speed bayonet style may be a better fit for you.

Spacebus:

--- Quote from: Thane on January 12, 2023, 05:21:26 PM ---Use the FX pocket chrono in my very crowded 3 car garage.

Check against 3 other optical units and the FX concurs, with fewer errors/missed shots.

Never used the lab radar unit, heard it can be very picky.

Magneto speed bayonet style may be a better fit for you.

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I know someone with the Magnetospeed, but it appears to be very fiddly. The FX pocket radar is high on the list, even though it is spendy, I just wish it could do PB stuff too for the price.

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