OT - Chrono's and software

bsaride · Post by **bsaride** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:35 am

What do you guys recommend for an entry level, inexpensive
chronograph?

I also think there were posts on the other forum about ballistic
software. Anyone have links for the software?

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:45 am

I started out with a ProCrono, probably 15 or 16 years ago and it is still going strong. I keep waiting for it to fail so I can buy a new fancier model, but it just keeps working.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:17 am

Hey Ted, most people end up shooting them.

I think Chrony has a special for the ones that are sent in to be "reconditioned."

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:35 am

I mounted my fold-up Chrony permanently on a 2x6 with a piece of 1/2" steel 5-1/2" wide and about 15" long mounted on wedge shaped braces so it angles up about 20 degrees in case I shoot low. I tested it with 7mm Magnum and a full-jacketed bullet before mounting the Chrony and it didn't even scratch the steel - just colored it copper.

The 2x6 is about 12 ft long, and the proximal end attaches via a slip-pin hinge to the front of my range-house 'window' and the distal end where the chrony is supports on a saw-horse, so the Chrony is about the right distance for most work and very steady.

That has given me some piece of mind since then when using the Chrony.

neil mitchell · Post by **neil mitchell** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:01 pm

I have a ProChrono also and love it. Works in sunlight,misting rain,and dappled shade.Does everything you could ask for.Paid $99 for it at Midway USA.

Neil

coyote nose · Post by **coyote nose** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:30 pm

I bought the cheapest Chrony (F1?) from Cheaper than Dirt for 60 or 70 bucks about 3 months ago. It does everything I need which is : tell me the velocity of the shot.

otteray · Post by **otteray** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:03 pm

The Chrony F1 is very reliable. I've had mine for a 3 years now. Paid about 50 or 75 bucks.
The LED is not lighted, so I have to use a highpowered flashlight to see the velocity numbers at a roofed range. Otherwise, if I am shooting at the covered range with other folks, I have to wait for the "safe to go downrange" announcement to check the numbers...

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:41 pm

otteray wrote:The Chrony F1 is very reliable. I've had mine for a 3 years now. Paid about 50 or 75 bucks.
The LED is not lighted, so I have to use a highpowered flashlight to see the velocity numbers at a roofed range. Otherwise, if I am shooting at the covered range with other folks, I have to wait for the "safe to go downrange" announcement to check the numbers...

binoculars friend, binocs will getcha those numbers..

otteray · Post by **otteray** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:50 pm

Grizz wrote:
otteray wrote:The Chrony F1 is very reliable. I've had mine for a 3 years now. Paid about 50 or 75 bucks.
The LED is not lighted, so I have to use a highpowered flashlight to see the velocity numbers at a roofed range. Otherwise, if I am shooting at the covered range with other folks, I have to wait for the "safe to go downrange" announcement to check the numbers...
binoculars friend, binocs will getcha those numbers..

You are correct.

I was only talking about half the time; when I forget to bring my spotting scope or Binocs!

86er · Post by **86er** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:51 pm

My favorite software:

http://www.eskimo.com/~jbm/index.html

Sarge · Post by **Sarge** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:51 pm

Shooting Chrony Beta Master here...excellent, reliable piece of electronic equipment; works well regardless of sunny or overcast conditions, so long as you follow the instructions which were evidently written by someone who majored in Egyptian hieroglyphics.

The instructions suck, but you'll figure it out anyhow. The machine itself is great. It comes with metal skyscreen diffuser rods but I've never used them. I use wooden dowels instead, because they won't wreck the machine if a bullet should clip one them.

I've also never shot any part of a chronograph, but Murphy hangs around my place enough that I'm not discounting the possibility it could happen.

bsaride · Post by **bsaride** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:45 pm

I googled ProChrony and came up with a good article.
That will be my choice for the Chrono, now only had one reply on software.

What software are you guy's using?