chronograph advice

horsedr · Post by **horsedr** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:32 pm

I'm going to buy a chronograph as a Christmas present to myself and I'm looking for advice on which one to get. Give me all advice....the good and the bad. Thanks!

OldTurtle · Post by **OldTurtle** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:48 am

I have and older Chrony (probably 30+ years) that still works good, as long as I don't slip up and shoot it someday....It's so old that it still has the paper screens and I should probably replace it, but can't justify it..

I've read some reviews on problems with the Pact models, but then I've read good things as well..

I'm sure there are some members that have some of the newer and more modern models.... The only reason I jumped in here is due to the longevity of mine...

JBinMontana · Post by **JBinMontana** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:23 am

I'll second the Chrony as well, as you can't go wrong with its portability etc.

Jim White · Post by **Jim White** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:53 am

I'll 3rd the CHRONY. Besides, if you shoot it, they'll give you credit for it.

Jim

giterdone · Post by **giterdone** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:08 am

I have had a Oehler 35P (with built in printer) for over 30 years and it still works as good as the first day I took it out of its case. I dont know if any of the other brands would last that long. YMMV

Cover Dog · Post by **Cover Dog** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:14 am

I have had a Pact Professional for about 10 years. I have had ZERO problems with it. The best feature I like is you can sit in your living room or at the range with it on your lap and program in any bullet, velocity, range, etc. and get results without firing a shot. This can also be done with the many balistic programs available on the internet.

I have had a Pact digital scale since 1994 and had the infer red upgrade done when I bought their powder dispenser in about 2002 and NO PROBLEMS with either of these.

Steve V · Post by **Steve V** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:36 pm

One very nice unit. Reliable; The RSI ballistic software works great, too. The web site says more than I can. http://www.shootingsoftware.com/index.htm

Silverfox · Post by **Silverfox** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:01 am

My Chrony Beta Master has worked just GREAT for me, other than the time I had a bullet disintegrate between the end of the barrel and the first electronic eye!!! Some of the bullet fragments took out the eye and some of the wiring. I wrote to the company and for something like $20 or $25 they relplaced the entire chronograph!!!! I had a Chrony F-1 before I bought the Beta Master and it worked fine too, but I like the digital readout back on the bench with me.

Jim White · Post by **Jim White** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:32 pm

Silverfox wrote:My Chrony Beta Master has worked just GREAT for me, other than the time I had a bullet disintegrate between the end of the barrel and the first electronic eye!!! Some of the bullet fragments took out the eye and some of the wiring. I wrote to the company and for something like $20 or $25 they relplaced the entire chronograph!!!! I had a Chrony F-1 before I bought the Beta Master and it worked fine too, but I like the digital readout back on the bench with me.

Silverfox,

Funny

you would mention your experience because that's exactly how I came about aquiring my CHRONY only, I was borrowing someone elses', also a F-1 which wasn't very funny at the time

but all turned out well

.

Jim

acloco · Post by **acloco** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:10 pm

Get the new Pact with the IR screens.....you won't look back.

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