I'm considering the purchase of a chronograph and I'm looking for recommendations. I'm not a bench-rest guy, so a top of the line unit is probably way more than I need. I'm looking for a value unit without all the bells and whistles.
Cabela's has a couple selling for about $100, which is about what I hope to pay, but I don't want junk either.
The Chrony has a problem or better said, the users have a problem: They shoot the Chrony! The entire unit is in front of the bench and you have to shoot over it. It is not uncommon to hit the screens on any chronography but on the chrony you get to hit the electronics as well. But at less than a $100 you can replace the whole Chrony for what a set of screen cost for some of the other units. So maybe its not a problem????
A friend had a chrony and shot it. He said they had some kind of replacement program if you shot it (high discounted replacement or ???). It might be worth looking into before buying the unit.
I have a PACT and yes, I've shot the screens or at least the supports for the shades...have not hit the sensors, YET. And I'm careful but when shooting for groups the vision tends to be tunnel, especially through the scope.
Interesting LD. Now the question is: Once shot, are they any good to eat?
Cabela's sells both the basic Crony and the Beta-Crony ($90 & $110 respectively). It appears the only difference is in the memory. I have enough points on my Cabela's Visa to get either for free.
They also sell a unit called ProChrono, which claims two times the shooting area. The electronics are still at the bottom. $100
The Pact is a GREAT looking unit, but at $230, its more than I care to spend.
i have shot mine, i hit the left rear diffuser leg with a .44 magnum, it didnt do anything to the chrony, just lost the lower section of the leg and bent the top one, but it still works flawlessly, and i havent shot it since...
I have a couple of the Shooting Chronys. Just recently invested in the Gamma Master with the printer.
I've shot them before and ruined one or two. It takes some practice to get it right - learn to keep them closer for handguns than rifles, etc. You gotta pass the bullet between 2 and 4 inches over the sensors to get accurate readings - but the distance cannot be so close as to be affected by muzzle blast, wads, etc, (yes, you can test shotguns with them as well). I nailed one with a max load 357 mag 158 grain Speer JSP, on the top left of the front sensor ... it went through the case and hit the sensor - it still worked, just not as well.
They (the mfg) understand what happens and their replacement program is outstanding ... just make sure you send the damaged unit to the proper place - in Rochester, NY for USA customers if I remember correctly.
I have a beta chrony and like it very much. I've had it several years now and have had no problems with it.
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