Chronograph

[Nytracker]

Chronograph   is a tool I dont have . I have looked at a few but dont know which to buy.   I have no experience  with any I would like to be around $300.  I will be working handgun and  rifle loads. Would at least like to be able to record strings as average and spread. There are so many different models to choose from. What chronos are you guys using.  Would you buy the same again ?

[Marion]

Chronograph   is a tool I dont have . I have looked at a few but dont know which to buy.   I have no experience  with any I would like to be around $300.  I will be working handgun and  rifle loads. Would at least like to be able to record strings as average and spread. There are so many different models to choose from. What chronos are you guys using.  Would you buy the same again ?

I've got what you need. Hold please

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[Marion]

This is the one I have and love it! It's fantastic! Can get direct from shooting chrony or elsewhere. But here's a link https://www.opticsplanet.com/shooting-chrony-beta-master-model-beta-master.html

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[moog5050]

I have had both the pro chrono and now Caldwell.  They both seem to work fine and were/are consistent.   I bought the Caldwell after my dog knocked the tripod over and with the pro chrono.  Both are very reasonably priced. 

[grampy]

I too am looking to purchase a chrono. So the info here will be helpful to me as well. 

 

[Daveboone]

I have had a pro chrono for a number of years, and like it. It seems very consistent, but mine is at least 15 years old now, and requires a communication cord from the shooting bench control to the tower. It certainly would be an improvement and worthwhile if someone makes a cordless version. It is a great tool for really knowing what your loads do...it can be very eye opening.

[Nytracker]

Looked up chrony beta master .... checked  comparison  price... looks like midway and nachez  among others have them out of stock or discontinued  . Is the company still making them ? Hate to buy obsolete  or from a closed company .. no service or replacement parts. 

[airedale]

I started out with a Pact Chrono about thirty years ago and it has worked fine for me, may be a little outdated because it is a corded type which has an advantage if a stray shot occurs hitting the equipment, all that will have to be replaced is the sky screen and not the whole unit. The sky screens are mounted on a rail that is placed on a tripod and the cords are plugged into the actual chrono away from the sky screens.

Pact is still producing a similar model today which I am sure is updated from my old model, below is a photo of the current Pact.

I also have a newer Pro Chrono digital, I have not used it a whole lot yet but it has been working good so far.  I just got the digital link accessory that pairs up wireless  with a smart phone, tablet or computer and will display the data on screen. I have not used this accessory yet so how well it works is still up in the air. All and all the pro chrono is easier and quicker to set up that the Pact.

Below is a photo of someone who was not careful with shot placement and drilled his chrono ruining it.

Edited February 21, 2020 by airedale

[Marion]

Looks like they must have gone the way of the DoDo. That's sad. They made fantastic chronographs. I love mine and would not even worry about buying a second assuming I needed one and could find one. Oh well.

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[ApexerER]

I will be watching this thread as well. I was looking at the Caldwell on Amazon. Its less than $100 and has good reviews.

[rob-c]

I am on my second competition electronics pro chrono, the first one died on the 3rd time it was tipped over. They both have worked well for arrow speed  and testing my handgun and rifle loads. 
 

Edited March 1, 2020 by rob-c

[Lawdwaz]

I've had a CED M2 for probably 20 years and it's worked well.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101506602

Edited March 1, 2020 by Lawdwaz