Chronographs

[DJ Morrison]

How much of an error does an optical unit incur vs a labradar?

 

[mongo4567]

I use a competition electronics prochrono for firearms that don't work well with my magnetospeed.

 

[blacktail 8541]

I have used a CED millennium chrono for the last dozen plus years. Really nice units. About $200.00

 

[Reddog802]

Hey all,
Any chronograph recommendations? Not trying to drop $1000 on a Labradar, but looking for something that is accurate and does the job. I want something that does not have to attach to my rifle. I had the magneto speed but I don't like it.
Thanks

Was shooting at range the other day and two people had magneto speeds that were mounted on an aftermarket bayonet. they both said its the best set up and they've used it for two years! Highly accurate and only missed on 4 shots in the 2 years they have used it.

 

[Mike Matteson]

I blew it up on my buddies muzzle break

Well that didn't work to good. All depends on how accurate you want and how far you are looking at shooting. You can spend a $1.00 the first time, and then a $1.00-$2.98 the second time, because the first time it didn't work so well.

 

[waveslayer]

I'd find a good friend and split a Labradar no point in using the old school chrono's. Magneto speed is ok, I much prefer my Labradar.

 

[VenatusDominus]

I have a Caldwell shoot through and it serms to give accurate data. Using the velocities it reports, both my AB and Hornady 4DOF give accurate holdovers out to 1000 yards (furthest I have shot). My buddy has a LabRadar he was give by a friend he hand loads for. He had a Caldwell also but shot it .

The Caldwell is definitely more of a pain to use compared to the LabRadar, and can be shot if not careful, but at $130 is significantly less expensive. It is a pain at public ranges to set up. I mostly shoot at a private range so have control over the firing line.

 

[just_jon]

I'd find a good friend and split a Labradar no point in using the old school chrono's. Magneto speed is ok, I much prefer my Labradar.

Your post reminds me of a time shortly after college when two buddies and I split the cost of a $36 Trius trap. Man, were we poor then.

 

[azarcher10x]

I've been pretty lucky with the old ProChrono for years. It finally quit and I bought another. The new one has the bluetooth built in. I never had any issues with my directional muzzle brake on my 300 RUM, with it set up 1 foot in front of the muzzle. I forgot one time, and shot my buddies unbraked 300 WM like that, and blew the screen out of the front.
I got the lexan dust cover for the new one. So far, no issues!

 

[TexSavage]

Hugnot, you ever try silicone tape instead of duct tape? It leaves no residue as it's all silicone. I used it on my Magneto speed until I got an off barrel mount.

 

[JimFromAZ]

I'd find a good friend and split a Labradar no point in using the old school chrono's. Magneto speed is ok, I much prefer my Labradar.

Can a LabRadar be used at the range where you have other shooters to your left and right?

 

[BillyGoatGruff]

I got this for my magnetospeed
Works well and can still shoot for accuracy
i already have pic rails on my rifles fir bipod attachment.

Chrono Mount PRO

**Display Holder Optional** Building on years of experience and customer feedback, we've taken everything that was loved about our original Chrono Mount, and made it even better! REPEATABLEEvery hand loader and long range marksman knows, repeatability is a MUST. The Chrono Mount Pro isolates...

www.wiserprecision.com

 

[LRNut]

I am as much of an equipment snob as there is; I love LabRadar but honestly, if a Caldwell gets you in the ballpark, that is good enough. Practice at LR is what allows you to hit (and learn just how good the load really is).

Save your money for an A&D scale and an AMP.

 

[7.62 Gunner]

I'm sending my MS V3 back after using it for a week, finicky and huge effect on POI. It actually made me miss my old Caldwell