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Old 07-03-2010, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Black_Talon View Post
Props for consistency by using the old Oehler M12.

Are those a PITA to use compared to modern chronographs, or what? I used one extensively back in the late 1970's. It's like using a abacus compared to a modern scientific calculator. At least they use the sky screens though. Only thing worse was the older versions with the foil screens.
It's not so bad. When I bought it in 1979, Oehler offered the Model 12 for $99 and the Model 33 for $299. I considered the Model 33 but decided that for the difference in price, I could purchase a $4.99 calculator and keep track of shot series on a pad of paper. Turning the knob to obtain readings and consulting the tables in the book is somewhat slow. The skyscreens are probably the biggest point of convenience.

I still use that same pocket calculator which is stored in the kit I assembled for the chronograph.
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