Recommendations for Buying a Chrony?

LiveToShoot · 05-13-2008, 09:15 PM

I'm looking into buying a Chrony, so I can check out velocity of ammo I'm reloading, and would appreciate your feedback...what Chrony you own/use, like/dislike and recommend.

I've been looking into buying one of these Chronys...
Shooting Chrony Chronograph - The Chrony is an instrument that measures bullet velocities.

In advance, Thanks.

GlockMeister · 05-13-2008, 09:47 PM

I've been considering the same thing. I'll watch and wait to see what you get recommended. Thanks for posting it LivetoShoot. lol Saved me some typing. lmao

Don't know about you, but I'd rather not spend or have to spend a fortune. To bad we didn't live close to each other. We could split it and share it. lol

And actually, those prices aren't all that bad. I was looking at the First $84 one, the F1 master chrony. I guess it really depends on how much info you want or need and whether or not you'd like to be able to retrieve your stats. after you turn it off?

toolman · 05-13-2008, 10:14 PM

If you guys are thinking of buying a used one, keep in mind that they do not support the early alpha models in any way, shape, or form. I have one that works fine but has the cardboard screens. I called to see if it could be upgraded with the later screens and the lady all but hung up on me when she heard it was an early model.

GlockMeister · 05-13-2008, 10:24 PM

Why do you ask? Are the ones at that link used or something? lol

What do you recommend T-Man?

toolman · 05-13-2008, 10:42 PM

Not making any recommendatios as such, just a warning in case you decide to look at used ones. FWIW, the later models are fine as far as cust. svc. is concerened. A buddy of mine has a PACT that is great but I don't remember the model #.

LiveToShoot · 05-14-2008, 05:47 AM

Far as I can tell, the ones offered in the above included link are new, at what seem to be good prices.

I've been looking at a couple of used ones, but I want to be sure they're not too old...so that they are upgradeable if needed.

Thanks for the feedback...

neophyte · 05-14-2008, 06:13 AM

LiveToShoot: Sir; since "Ohler" got out of the 'everyday' mans shooting, CED has taken over the position.

Competitive Edge Dynamics has the unit. Everything needed is available. Temp, Barometric, Altitude, Wind, the modern day spectrum.
Consistent.
Available for the day or competition shooters, cannot shoot the chronograph it's at the table with you.
I have talked to 'Ohler', and asked were they bringing back an everymans unit.
At this time 'Aug' 07 no.

LiveToShoot · 05-14-2008, 06:25 AM

Thanks for the info Neophyte...

I just pulled up some additional Internet info on the CED, and a couple of other popular Chronys:
http://www.realguns.com/Commentary/comar44.htm

Somewhat of a tough choice, and forum feedback is appreciated.

LiveToShoot · 05-15-2008, 07:33 AM

Is the Chrony F-1 suitable or should a Chrony F-1 Master be considered?

billy · 05-15-2008, 07:44 AM

i have used this one and am going to buy one.
Competition Electronics ProChrono Pal Chronograph

$94.99

LiveToShoot · 05-15-2008, 09:28 PM

Billy... Thanks for info on the Chrony you've been using. I like the features it has, except I didn't see that it offers a remote location read out...so I don't have to get up from the bench to see bullet performance.

This afternoon I found a good deal on a new Chrony F-1 Master, with remote readout included...for $81.13 (item, tax and S/H included).

Thanks again for everyone who provided feedback...

05-13-2008, 09:15 PM	#1
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 1,690 Trader Rating: (0)	Recommendations for Buying a Chrony? I'm looking into buying a Chrony, so I can check out velocity of ammo I'm reloading, and would appreciate your feedback...what Chrony you own/use, like/dislike and recommend. I've been looking into buying one of these Chronys... Shooting Chrony Chronograph - The Chrony is an instrument that measures bullet velocities. In advance, Thanks. __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown Last edited by LiveToShoot; 05-14-2008 at 06:09 AM.

05-13-2008, 09:47 PM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,882 Trader Rating: (0)	I've been considering the same thing. I'll watch and wait to see what you get recommended. Thanks for posting it LivetoShoot. lol Saved me some typing. lmao Don't know about you, but I'd rather not spend or have to spend a fortune. To bad we didn't live close to each other. We could split it and share it. lol And actually, those prices aren't all that bad. I was looking at the First $84 one, the F1 master chrony. I guess it really depends on how much info you want or need and whether or not you'd like to be able to retrieve your stats. after you turn it off? __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6! Last edited by GlockMeister; 05-13-2008 at 09:59 PM.

05-13-2008, 10:14 PM	#3
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,310 Trader Rating: (0)	If you guys are thinking of buying a used one, keep in mind that they do not support the early alpha models in any way, shape, or form. I have one that works fine but has the cardboard screens. I called to see if it could be upgraded with the later screens and the lady all but hung up on me when she heard it was an early model. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

05-13-2008, 10:24 PM	#4
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,882 Trader Rating: (0)	Why do you ask? Are the ones at that link used or something? lol What do you recommend T-Man? __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6! Last edited by GlockMeister; 05-13-2008 at 10:25 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

05-13-2008, 10:42 PM	#5
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,310 Trader Rating: (0)	Not making any recommendatios as such, just a warning in case you decide to look at used ones. FWIW, the later models are fine as far as cust. svc. is concerened. A buddy of mine has a PACT that is great but I don't remember the model #. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

05-14-2008, 05:47 AM	#6
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 1,690 Trader Rating: (0)	Far as I can tell, the ones offered in the above included link are new, at what seem to be good prices. I've been looking at a couple of used ones, but I want to be sure they're not too old...so that they are upgradeable if needed. Thanks for the feedback... __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

05-14-2008, 06:13 AM	#7
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,152 Trader Rating: (0)	CED LiveToShoot: Sir; since "Ohler" got out of the 'everyday' mans shooting, CED has taken over the position. Competitive Edge Dynamics has the unit. Everything needed is available. Temp, Barometric, Altitude, Wind, the modern day spectrum. Consistent. Available for the day or competition shooters, cannot shoot the chronograph it's at the table with you. I have talked to 'Ohler', and asked were they bringing back an everymans unit. At this time 'Aug' 07 no. __________________ Craig By the standards of most

05-14-2008, 06:25 AM	#8
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 1,690 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the info Neophyte... I just pulled up some additional Internet info on the CED, and a couple of other popular Chronys: http://www.realguns.com/Commentary/comar44.htm Somewhat of a tough choice, and forum feedback is appreciated. __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

05-15-2008, 07:33 AM	#9
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 1,690 Trader Rating: (0)	Is the Chrony F-1 suitable or should a Chrony F-1 Master be considered? __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

05-15-2008, 07:44 AM	#10
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (0)	i have used this one and am going to buy one. Competition Electronics ProChrono Pal Chronograph $94.99 __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya!

05-15-2008, 09:28 PM	#11
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 1,690 Trader Rating: (0)	Billy... Thanks for info on the Chrony you've been using. I like the features it has, except I didn't see that it offers a remote location read out...so I don't have to get up from the bench to see bullet performance. This afternoon I found a good deal on a new Chrony F-1 Master, with remote readout included...for $81.13 (item, tax and S/H included). Thanks again for everyone who provided feedback... __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown