I am looking to buy a new chronograph as my old one has the thermal printer and it is a pain, as well as it is acting up. I’d like one that can link to an iPhone or laptop. Anyone have experience with a newer chronograph?
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boatbum101
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I use an Oehler 35P . Not cheap but accurate & dependable . Printer uses adding machine tape . Cheap insurance for someone who reloads & tests loads .
rkittine
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Bought my first Chronograph in the 70s. Had to shoot through two plates that had to be replaced every time, but it was the most accurate one that I have ever owned. Now I have a LabRadar, Magneto Speed V3 and traditional type with the three frames, the Oehler . The LabRadar is my favorite, but it does not work well in indoor ranges. Different ones for different needs.
Also have the archery and air rifle / Rim Fire adapters for the LabRadar.
Bob
Also have the archery and air rifle / Rim Fire adapters for the LabRadar.
Bob
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I have been using a Pact Chronograph, timer and ballistic computer for many, many years now. Never a problem.
AManWearingAHat
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I'd like the lab Radar but I think I'm going to end up with the entry level Magneto Speed for budgetary constraints. I've heard good things. I'm trying to avoid the typical optical ones because people report a lot of tweaking and idiosyncrasies you have to deal with with them.
38SPL HV
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LabRadar is excellent
I had had many chronographs over the years starting with an Oehler 33. I have never had any tweaking to do on any of my chronographs, they all just work
Currently I have a Magnet-O-Speed, Labradar and a CED that speaks the velocity after each shot
There are serious down sides to the Magnet-O-Speed if you are wanting to chronograph handguns
The device itself attaches to the firearm.
Rifles are easy as are handguns with suppressors
Long barreled revolvers are awkward and short barrels can not be used
Also most auto loading pistols can not be used with the Magnet-O-Speed
The LabRadar is the easiest to set up and works best with no other shooters around which is not a problem since I use my buddies farm
Currently I have a Magnet-O-Speed, Labradar and a CED that speaks the velocity after each shot
There are serious down sides to the Magnet-O-Speed if you are wanting to chronograph handguns
The device itself attaches to the firearm.
Rifles are easy as are handguns with suppressors
Long barreled revolvers are awkward and short barrels can not be used
Also most auto loading pistols can not be used with the Magnet-O-Speed
The LabRadar is the easiest to set up and works best with no other shooters around which is not a problem since I use my buddies farm
Kodiakco
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I have been using the Caldwell chrono. Not the best but works OK for the occasional testing I do. It also connects to OS and Android.
They also have a newer model, the G2.
Living the Tech Life
They also have a newer model, the G2.
Living the Tech Life
Electraclyde
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I have been using the Caldwell chrono. Not the best but works OK for the occasional testing I do. It also connects to OS and Android.
They also have a newer model, the G2.
Living the Tech Life
I have that newer G2 model. I works very well under any and all lighting conditions and sends the info VIA a free app to my android phone. Would love to have a LabRadar but way too expensive for me. I use my chrono to develop loads specific to each gun.
308 Scout
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I started using chronographs in about 1985 and have owned just about every brand made except an Oehler. They all had their little quirks and annoyances, but a couple of years ago I bought a PACT with infrared screens. No more problems with sunlight, glare, etc. I integrated an 9V AC adapter to mine and haven't bought a battery since.
Mine stays set up in my shop near the overhead door so when I want to shoot, I just pick the tripod/screens up, carry them outside, plug in the infrared sensors and the unit and away I go.
Mine stays set up in my shop near the overhead door so when I want to shoot, I just pick the tripod/screens up, carry them outside, plug in the infrared sensors and the unit and away I go.
I used Oehler’s for years, bought a new one 10 years ago. I bought a labradar four years ago and the Oehler now sits in a box. I use my Labradar every week, much simpler to set up than the Ohler.
And I can archive sessions for reference later.
The Labradar has become an essential component in my shooting, developing optimum loads, and for plotting down range trajectories.
Another advantage of the Labradar is that you do not have to disrupt other shooters while you are setting up tripods, screens, etc.
Where I shoot long range, there is a steep drop off 3 ft in front of the shooting benches, so having sky screens 10-15 feet out in front of the shooting position is impossible.
I highly recommend the lab radar. I am quite happy with mine, and their customer service. Several fellow shooters have bought one after having seen mine in action.
And I can archive sessions for reference later.
The Labradar has become an essential component in my shooting, developing optimum loads, and for plotting down range trajectories.
Another advantage of the Labradar is that you do not have to disrupt other shooters while you are setting up tripods, screens, etc.
Where I shoot long range, there is a steep drop off 3 ft in front of the shooting benches, so having sky screens 10-15 feet out in front of the shooting position is impossible.
I highly recommend the lab radar. I am quite happy with mine, and their customer service. Several fellow shooters have bought one after having seen mine in action.
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I've had six chronographs in the last forty years. I enjoy load development work with both rifle and handgun and use a chronograph a lot, in fact, three times during the last week.
All units have peculiarities, but once learned, they're easy to deal with. I used an Oehler 35P for about twenty-five years and still have it, but do find the LabRadar more convenient to set up. I found the PACT to be a close second to these.
Buy the best you can afford. You don't want something you'll outgrow if your chronographing needs increase. Cheap machines work pretty well but are not designed for heavy duty (frequent) use nor will they hold up well to such. However, they may last for a long time if you only use them occasionally, like many handloaders do.
All units have peculiarities, but once learned, they're easy to deal with. I used an Oehler 35P for about twenty-five years and still have it, but do find the LabRadar more convenient to set up. I found the PACT to be a close second to these.
Buy the best you can afford. You don't want something you'll outgrow if your chronographing needs increase. Cheap machines work pretty well but are not designed for heavy duty (frequent) use nor will they hold up well to such. However, they may last for a long time if you only use them occasionally, like many handloaders do.
I also use the Caldwell chronograph. Hooks right to android or iphone and records data on your phone. Only issue I have, you can only export one string at at time, cannot back up all strings in one file. Nor is there a way to copy it to another phone.
It works way better than the Chrony I have in various lighting conditions. Seems to work well in bright sunlight and near dark.
Seems like it was around $80-90.
Rosewood
It works way better than the Chrony I have in various lighting conditions. Seems to work well in bright sunlight and near dark.
Seems like it was around $80-90.
Rosewood
308 Scout
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I noticed that with most chronographs, especially the less expensive models, that the older they got the more hinky they acted.
jimbo728
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Still using a Chrony F 1 from 1991. Works great but requires a range stenographer.
Jim
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