Chronograph Advice?

[Eberle]

Guys & Gals,

I got bite by the AR bug several months back & bought one, then built one. Now in process of building two more. Last month I bought a suppressor. It will be months before it shows up. I'm going to load up some subsonic ammo for my 300 blackout. I need some advice on which chrony to purchase? Which ones to stay away from, reccomendation on certain options, best bang for the buck, ect. Thanks in advance.

Bryan

 

[WapitiBob]

I don't use one.
The long range guys that use them are liking the Magneto Speed.

 

[Retterath]

i have used the 100 dollar chrono and it has been fine for me. I know the magneto speed one is sure suppose to be nice but is a lot more money.

 

[Tim McCoy]

Am going to take out my $80 version as soon as I find a load my rifle likes. Never used one before, just need several velocity measures to get an accurate turret built for a new rifle. May be $80 down the drain, but the Midway sale price nabbed be for sure. If it works at all, I'll be happy as I have what I think is a one-ish time need.

 

[coastalarms]

I've heard mixed reviews on the RCBS one. I haven't used it myself but know of a couple guys that have switched over to the Competitive Edge Dynamics models. I use a CED M2 and its done everything I've ever needed. One thing I did notice with the M2 over the Prochrono (not sure which model it was) is that my M2 seemed to work better in low light.

 

[missjordan]

I also have a $100 chrono that I believe is made from a company called chrompoly and it works just fine for our needs. They don't do very well when it's very overcast but work great otherwise

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I've had one (or 2 or 3 LOL) for years and they are indispensable when you are working on and developing loads. I can't remember the brand that I have now, but it has 3 of the triangular sensors instead of the usual 2. I use mine for everything including shotgun and blackpowder work. I have had to replace a couple of the sensors because they got in the way of an errant bullet, but that can be blamed on operator error!

Went and checked...mine is an Oehler Research chrono. Does not have the printer.

 

[AKaviator]

I've used the Oehler for a number of years. I like it. It has the 3 sky-screens. I don't have a printer either but think it would be nice. I wouldn't pay a lot to add one though.

 

[sra61]

I have the Pro Chrono, I think it's called. I really like using it. It really helps me come up with good accurate ballistic data for my reloads. It has proven to be fairly tough too. It even stood up to a 380 gr. .480 Ruger hard cast bullet that was unfortunately right in line with one of the shroud rods! Bent the hell out of the rod, but the Chrono still works fine!

 

[Eberle]

Thanks for all the feedback!

 

[xphunter]

I use a Oehler 35P.
I also have used the Magneto Speed 3, and the cheap Chrony chronograph.
My next one will be the Labradar.
Is your main quest to stay in subsonic range or just for curiosity?

 

[Eberle]

I want to stay in subsonic range for my suppressor to be as silent as posible.

 

[6mm Remington]

I have a Pro Chrono and it has worked very well for me. I've even been able to chronograph BB's from air rifles through it!

 

[jlmoeller]

An easy way to verify if your chronograph is reasonably accurate is to shoot some .22lr match ammo through a rifle over the chronograph. If the velocity isn't very close to the number on the box something is wrong.

Jason Moeller