I have a pro chrono and only used it a few times. Readings were inconsistent and muzzle blast would effect it. I was only setting up 8 to 10 feet from the bench. Muddyboots, you might have fixed my problem. The wind blew the tripod over a couple times also. It has been on the shelf for 4 years collecting dust. I have been looking at the Magnetospeed, but have not opened the wallet yet. To the OP - A pro chrono at a crowded range is a pain.
Magneto Speed Sporter vs ProChrono
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I second this.
Rick Richard
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I have a ProChrono or the earlier version, but quit working. Apparently the electronics can't handle a 230 grain bullet through it...and I mean through it. Lol.
Perfect!
Way to go!
Muddyboots
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They do seem to be fragile. Mine couldn't hold up to a 1 1/4 oz slug at 1550 fps through the display at all. I was wondering if I should have tried to chronograph the chronograph going downrange?
Knowing your bullets velocity is absolutely critical for calculating its trajectory. This is no small thing, it takes good equipment to get correct velocity data. Good equipment costs $$$.
And good equipment will be easy to use, and provide accurate data. Choose a quality instrument and buy once, cry once!
And good equipment will be easy to use, and provide accurate data. Choose a quality instrument and buy once, cry once!
General RE LEE
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Do you have a electric power supply at your range? If so do you want to haul an extension cord to get power to the indoor lighting? At some point I'm going to go a different route.
muledeer01
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I built a wooden box with plexiglass top and front for my pro chronograph, i shot my flintlock over it 15' away and put a patch and wad thru the front plexiglass
WYO300RUM
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I had a couple Chronies. Didn't like them. Got a ProChrono many years ago. It was ok . I got a magnetospeed sporter a few years ago. I like it a lot. Easy to set up. No problems with it at all.
Muddyboots
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The one thing I do like about my Pro Chronograph is I can set it up 200 or even 300 yards target to run loads to verify BC in addition to drops.
WYO300RUM
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Forgot to say my ProChrono took a direct hit from a 243. That's Wy I got the magnetospeed 
Wanted an Ohler sky screen but the were not available so I got a Caldwell. Never
Worked right and couldn't trust it. Bought a Mag speed Sportster loved it! But it crapped out after 2 years sensor went down and I got that fixed. Then the LCD display quit. They may be better now, but for me the V-3 is much higher quality and well worth the investment been running it 4 years now. After what I spent on 3 chronos, I could have bought a labradar.
Worked right and couldn't trust it. Bought a Mag speed Sportster loved it! But it crapped out after 2 years sensor went down and I got that fixed. Then the LCD display quit. They may be better now, but for me the V-3 is much higher quality and well worth the investment been running it 4 years now. After what I spent on 3 chronos, I could have bought a labradar.
Heading to Scheels in Billings this weekend and will probably get a V3 magnetospeed.
slikmrc
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I've got an Oehler 35 and the MS Sporter. MS is great, quick and easy to set up for ammo checks. When I do load development the Oehler gets used, it is rare for it to not record a bullet. I use three screens and the orange diffusers with a 4 foot spacing with the proof screen centered. This setup has worked well for many years.
