Originally Posted by glowe

I have owned my PACT Professional XP for 20 years and it has never failed me. What I would recommend you look for in a chronograph is a bench readout. It is worth the extra money to be able to take readings as you shoot and not have to walk out to the unit to record your shots. I do not use the available download options, but simply hit the print button and have all that I need.

I keep my unit well out in front of the muzzle to ensure that the shock waves or gun smoke does not affect the readings and with a bench top unit. It is especially important when tracking black powder loads. All you can shoot is the wings on the unit and they are cheap to replace. I say that because I have unfortunately done just that more than once in 20 years.