Author Topic: ProChrono vs Caldwell chronograph? (Read 1565 times))

Gunny100 · « **on:** July 12, 2022, 07:35:39 PM »

Good morning. I want to buy a chronograph and I am hesitating between these two brands.

Can you advise me about them? Which of the two brands is better? I have heard that both work well but ProChrono is a little better quality. I like the prochrono dlx.

I intend to take care of it and have it for many years, so I prefer to buy the better of the two brands.

It has to be that type of chronograph since I also want it for arrows and other things.

Thank you very much!

avator · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2022, 07:49:35 PM »

I have no experience with the Caldwell but I do like my ProChono DLX digital with the bluetooth and light kit very much.

benji397 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2022, 07:56:10 PM »

I've had the Caldwell with IR Light kit 5 or 6 years now and have been happy with it. There's probably not a wrong choice you could make.

avator · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2022, 07:59:09 PM »

Yep, I know owners of both who are equally happy.
The PC is the only chrono that I've owned or used. I may just be satisfied because it's what I know.

Acapulco · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2022, 01:04:26 AM »

I own the pro chrono, but i would buy the FX chrono now.

rdtricks · « **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2022, 01:42:38 AM »

I have the Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph kit with the tripod, light kit, power kit and communications wire. If I were making a purchase today it would be the ProChrono DLX with Bluetooth connectivity to your phone. My Caldwell works good enough but can be a bit finicky on any given day, or time of day and is dated technology. Also getting the software to work on my phone took purchasing a special dongle to change the communications wire into a USB - C connection for my OnePlus cell phone without a headphone jack. If money is no object then my purchase would be the FX Chronograph - hands down.

Turbinator · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2022, 02:19:26 AM »

I do not have experience with the Caldwell. I did read some Amazon reviews that did steer me away.

I went for the ProChrono DLX plus light kit and am pretty happy with it. The Bluetooth integration is solid and I like being able to see the readouts on my phone instead of trying to read the non backlit LCD.

Turby

19Sheridan57 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2022, 07:46:21 AM »

I have been very happy with my basic Caldwell. I had more errors with the ProChrono, testing both under the exact same conditions.
NOTE ;
The testing was done probably 10 years ago.

Gunny100 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2022, 07:56:54 AM »

Hello, thanks for the answers. I think I will finally buy the ProChrono dlx soon.

A friend has a the FX chrony and he is very happy with it (although the last day he had some reading problems, but I think the problem was with the phone) but I want a chronograph also for arrows and other flying objects lol.

avator · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2022, 08:06:19 AM »

The light kit is probably the best upgrade. It really eliminates virtually all errors due to lighting conditions.

Bayman · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2022, 08:13:10 AM »

I have the prochrono with a light kit. It's the pre-bluetooth model. Works great never a days problem with it. I probably average a couple tins a week through it. I've had it from 2018 IIRC. Only thing wrong with it is I forget to turn it off and the 9v battery goes dead. That's really my fault though. I think the same chronograph if you could download the data would be great. I have to get to the buttons and write down the results. Not terrible but it'd be nicer to save it to a file

nced · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2022, 08:22:23 AM »

Quote from: Gunny100 on July 12, 2022, 07:35:39 PM

Good morning. I want to buy a chronograph and I am hesitating between these two brands.

Can you advise me about them? Which of the two brands is better? I have heard that both work well but ProChrono is a little better quality. I like the prochrono dlx.

I intend to take care of it and have it for many years, so I prefer to buy the better of the two brands.

It has to be that type of chronograph since I also want it for arrows and other things.

Thank you very much!

I've been using a ProChrono for a few years ever since I nailed my old F1 chronograph dead in the "eye" with a .20 Beeman Ram Jet pellet at 40 yards. The old F1 chrony.......

The RamJet pellet was exceptionally inaccurate from the R9 so I shouldn't have even tried to measure the 40 yard velocity.

Anywhoo, The F1 was replaced with a basic ProChrono and I used it for a few years with only the diffusers over the sensors, however a couple years ago I bought a light kit for indoor use. Initially I would set the chrony outside or place it on the roof of my sunroom outside an upstairs window..........

avator · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2022, 08:22:59 AM »

Ron, you can buy the add on BT kit. It works great. It links to my IPhone and 10.5 tablet without issue. I also have a BT dongle for the laptop. This makes organizing, printing and posting really simple. I also like the voice feature. It reads the FPS aloud so I don't have to avert my eyes from the target.
Besides... who don't like toys?

SteveP-52 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2022, 09:39:58 AM »

Quote from: avator on July 13, 2022, 08:22:59 AM

Ron, you can buy the add on BT kit. It works great. It links to my IPhone and 10.5 tablet without issue. I also have a BT dongle for the laptop. This makes organizing, printing and posting really simple. I also like the voice feature. It reads the FPS aloud so I don't have to avert my eyes from the target.
Besides... who don't like toys?

^^This...lol. I bought my ProChrono back in 2016. Can't shoot indoors, so I got the BT add-on instead of the light kit. Paired just fine with both my Samsung Galaxy Tab 4
and the Samsung Galaxy J7 SkyPro phone I got a little later and the app is a free download. When I get done shooting strings, I just email the files to myself and save them
to folders for the rifles on my desktop PC.
Only thing I wish is that they'd built the BT in sooner...lol.

Airnut · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2022, 10:30:19 AM »

I have both and I favor the proChrono for its bluetooth capability and software.
You can't go wrong either way.

Turbinator · « **Reply #15 on:** July 13, 2022, 12:23:37 PM »

Has anyone found a low cost carry bag alternative for the ProChrono?

Midway USA has it, but it's $20+. I'm frugal, any options for cheaper that fit and protect the ProChrono?

Anyone own the debris shield kit? It's a piece of glass that fits over the top of the ProChrono.

Turby

avator · « **Reply #16 on:** July 13, 2022, 12:29:10 PM »

I don't worry about shooting mine. I always pace the chrono 12" or less in front of the muzzle. Chairgun and other software is good for determining downrange stats.
As for a carrying case... no need for me, I never travel with it. It sits in the corner of the mancave on it's tripod.

Bayman · « **Reply #17 on:** July 13, 2022, 04:18:43 PM »

Quote from: avator on July 13, 2022, 08:22:59 AM

Ron, you can buy the add on BT kit. It works great. It links to my IPhone and 10.5 tablet without issue. I also have a BT dongle for the laptop. This makes organizing, printing and posting really simple. I also like the voice feature. It reads the FPS aloud so I don't have to avert my eyes from the target.
Besides... who don't like toys?

Thanks I looked for that. They are discontinued. Ohhh well.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Ron

avator · « **Reply #18 on:** July 13, 2022, 04:59:05 PM »

Quote from: Bayman on July 13, 2022, 04:18:43 PM

Quote from: avator on July 13, 2022, 08:22:59 AM
Ron, you can buy the add on BT kit. It works great. It links to my IPhone and 10.5 tablet without issue. I also have a BT dongle for the laptop. This makes organizing, printing and posting really simple. I also like the voice feature. It reads the FPS aloud so I don't have to avert my eyes from the target.
Besides... who don't like toys?
Thanks I looked for that. They are discontinued. Ohhh well.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Ron

Ack !!! sorry, I guess I'm glad I have one.

Gunny100 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 13, 2022, 10:17:55 PM »

Quote from: Turbinator on July 13, 2022, 12:23:37 PM

Has anyone found a low cost carry bag alternative for the ProChrono?

Midway USA has it, but it's $20+. I'm frugal, any options for cheaper that fit and protect the ProChrono?

Anyone own the debris shield kit? It's a piece of glass that fits over the top of the ProChrono.

Turby

At the moment I'm only going to have money for the prochrono without light or tripod or bag.

Later I will buy the lights although there are people who use much cheaper LED lamps and it works the same. I have a hunting tripod that I hope will fit the thread.

Regarding the bag, I think that later on I will buy a rigid plastic briefcase. I always prefer hard cases over holsters for my guns or valuables as I am often in a hurry to places and occasionally bump the case when carrying it. So I'll find a suitable size rigid plastic case (there are cheap and hard ones) and put some layers of foam to make it fit inside.

I will also buy a thick sheet of methacrylate to protect the front when shooting.

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ProChrono vs Caldwell chronograph?

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