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Which chronograph?
« on: February 14, 2014, 09:12:19 AM »
I don't know the first thing about chronographs but its time I get one.

Any recommendations?

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Re: Which chronograph?
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2014, 09:34:52 AM »
I have an older Shootin Chrony.  It doesn't have a lot of (any) bells and whistles, but it has worked well for me.  If I had the money, an Ohler would be my first choice although the CED does look intriguing.
 
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Re: Which chronograph?
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2014, 10:25:06 AM »
After doing some google searching, that does look like the one to have but looks like its discontinued? The one place I found it for sale it was $575  :yike:

In searching for the oeler I came across a review that talked about the Magneto speed, that sure looks a lot simpler to set up everytime, although still pretty spendy, but the review on it was really good. Anyone have any experience with it?

I looked at the CED and the mixed reviews worry me... but I also realize you can't always believe the reviews

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Re: Which chronograph?
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2014, 10:31:45 AM »
I just got a Magneto Speed and love it. It seems like I have to use all the spacers provide to make it fit right for the barrels. but it is easy to work. I haven't yet used the SD card in my computer but understand that it will download into a spread sheet format.

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Re: Which chronograph?
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2014, 10:48:37 AM »
Magneto Speed V2 is the one I would get. Read more about it here:

 http://www.longrangehunting.com/store/magnetospeed-v2.html

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Re: Which chronograph?
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2014, 11:39:49 AM »
I'm definitely leaning towards the magneto speed, but I was thinking I could get by without the extra money for the V2, I will have to look into it a little more I suppose but that definitely seems to be the one!

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Re: Which chronograph?
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2014, 12:53:29 PM »
Been awhile since I've paid attention to chrony's, but as of a couple years ago, I wouldn't buy anything but an Oehler. :twocents:

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Re: Which chronograph?
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2014, 04:49:35 PM »
Chad, get the magneto speed V1, the V2 gets you a plastic box and some shims for a can. Check out Rokslide for a recent review done by a guy I trust. It's under the long range section.

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Re: Which chronograph?
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2014, 06:16:34 AM »
Magnetospeed v1 here. I love it. Yes you can down load on to pc. It's extremely user friendly  :twocents:
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Re: Which chronograph?
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2014, 07:03:15 AM »
I highly recommend the ProChrono. I use mine a lot and have zero problems. It is accurate as I've ran the same loads through it on several occasions with extremely close readings each time.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/852429/competition-electronics-prochrono-digital-chronograph?cm_vc=ProductFinding

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Re: Which chronograph?
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2014, 10:29:08 AM »
Love my pro chono digital  :yeah:
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Re: Which chronograph?
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2014, 08:54:24 PM »
I had an Oehler 35P for a while that I got in a trade. It was a hassle to set up and I constantly got errors. I sold it for $550 and bought a new Shooting Chrony Alpha Master, and a used rifle. The Shooting Chrony gives me the exact same readings with less setup time, less bulk, and fewer errors.

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Re: Which chronograph?
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2014, 12:09:59 PM »
That's ironic. I had the exact opposite results.

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Re: Which chronograph?
« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2014, 12:49:54 PM »
That's ironic. I had the exact opposite results.

That's exactly what everybody else told me! It's a shame too because I really wanted to love that thing.  :bash: That's alright because I was only into it about $300 worth of trade material so I feel like I came out on top. :tup:

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