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<blockquote data-quote="Frog4aday" data-source="post: 1631690" data-attributes="member: 9308"><p>This got me curious as to how many different chronographs are out there for us to buy and I<span style="font-size: 15px"> came up with this list:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">1. Oehler Model 35P (complete system) $595 @ Oehler-research.com</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">2. LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph ($560 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">3. Magnetospeed Sporter Barrel Chronograph ($180 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">4. MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph ($380 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">5. Competition Electronics ProChrono Pal Chronograph ($100 @ Midway & Amazon)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">6. Competition Electronics ProChrono (not DLX) ($116 @ Amazon)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">7. Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX – Bluetooth connectivity ($126 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">8. Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph ($100)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">9. Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph Premium Kit ($150 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">10. Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2 ($230 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">11. Shooting Chrony M1 Chronograph Metric ($110 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">12. Shooting Chrony Alpha Chronograph ($121 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">13. Shooting Chrony Alpha Master Chronograph ($130 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">14. Shooting Chrony F1 Master Chronograph ($132 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">15. Shooting Chrony M1 Master Chronograph Metric ($132 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">16. Shooting Chrony Beta Chronograph ($132 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">17. Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph ($150 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">18. Shooting Chrony Gamma Master Chronograph with Ballistic Chrony Printer ($220 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">19. PACT Model 1 XP Chronograph with Improved Sky Screen Mounting Bracket ($130 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">20. CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System ($200 @ Midway)</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">21. RCBS - Ammomaster Chronograph ($152 @ Brownells)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">It seems like for years, the OEHLER MODEL 35P was the "gold standard" by which all others were judged. I was surprised to see it was 'only' $595. For some reason, I thought it would cost more than that. Still a very fine unit.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">But after researching, if I had an unlimited budget, I would get the LABRADAR unit (and all the wonderful accessories that go with it.) It isn't 'finicky' about lighting like the optical units (such as Oehler and most of the others listed, besides the MagnetoSpeed). You can't accidentally shoot it like you can the optical units and the MagnetoSpeed unit. It is as accurate as the Oehler 35P per some tests I've read. And it can do some things the Oehler can't, all for $40 less money. Nice.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">But I'm not in the upper class in regards to wealth. I can't really afford the LABRADAR unit right now. Maybe some day, as prices come down, I'll be able to get one.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">For right now, my money would go to one of the following two:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="font-size: 15px"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="font-size: 15px">Any one of the <strong>Competition Electronics ProChrono</strong> units ($100 to $126)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="font-size: 15px">Any one of the <strong>Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph</strong> units ($100 to $230)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">If I was JUST shooting rifles or pistols with 'exposed' barrels the unit could be strapped to, I would very much like the Magnetospeed Sporter Barrel Chronograph ($180 @ Midway). It also doesn't care what the lighting or temperature is outside and it is very accurate (per tests I've read), which is nice. But I can't attach it to my many semi-auto pistols meaning I can't chrono them without some other unit, too. I can't use it to clock my arrow speeds from my compound bow, either. So that means I need one of the optical chronographs to stay in my financial comfort zone AND be able to 'clock' everything I own.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">This is NOT meant to insinuate that YOUR unit (whatever it is) isn't good or good enough! I was just reading many of the reviews and tests as I put this list together and these are my thoughts. If you have a Shooting Chrony unit or a Pact 1 or CED M2 chrono and think it is the cat's meow (me-wow?) then awesome. Chime in and tell us why it's great.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">I'm just hoping this helps someone without a chronograph, who needs one, get into a unit they can afford and that will do a great job for them.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">Okay...flame away. Donning protective suit now.</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Frog4aday, post: 1631690, member: 9308"] This got me curious as to how many different chronographs are out there for us to buy and I[SIZE=4] came up with this list: 1. Oehler Model 35P (complete system) $595 @ Oehler-research.com 2. LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph ($560 @ Midway) 3. Magnetospeed Sporter Barrel Chronograph ($180 @ Midway) 4. MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph ($380 @ Midway) 5. Competition Electronics ProChrono Pal Chronograph ($100 @ Midway & Amazon) 6. Competition Electronics ProChrono (not DLX) ($116 @ Amazon) 7. Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX – Bluetooth connectivity ($126 @ Midway) 8. Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph ($100) 9. Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph Premium Kit ($150 @ Midway) 10. Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2 ($230 @ Midway) 11. Shooting Chrony M1 Chronograph Metric ($110 @ Midway) 12. Shooting Chrony Alpha Chronograph ($121 @ Midway) 13. Shooting Chrony Alpha Master Chronograph ($130 @ Midway) 14. Shooting Chrony F1 Master Chronograph ($132 @ Midway) 15. Shooting Chrony M1 Master Chronograph Metric ($132 @ Midway) 16. Shooting Chrony Beta Chronograph ($132 @ Midway) 17. Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph ($150 @ Midway) 18. Shooting Chrony Gamma Master Chronograph with Ballistic Chrony Printer ($220 @ Midway) 19. PACT Model 1 XP Chronograph with Improved Sky Screen Mounting Bracket ($130 @ Midway) 20. CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System ($200 @ Midway) 21. RCBS - Ammomaster Chronograph ($152 @ Brownells) It seems like for years, the OEHLER MODEL 35P was the "gold standard" by which all others were judged. I was surprised to see it was 'only' $595. For some reason, I thought it would cost more than that. Still a very fine unit. But after researching, if I had an unlimited budget, I would get the LABRADAR unit (and all the wonderful accessories that go with it.) It isn't 'finicky' about lighting like the optical units (such as Oehler and most of the others listed, besides the MagnetoSpeed). You can't accidentally shoot it like you can the optical units and the MagnetoSpeed unit. It is as accurate as the Oehler 35P per some tests I've read. And it can do some things the Oehler can't, all for $40 less money. Nice. But I'm not in the upper class in regards to wealth. I can't really afford the LABRADAR unit right now. Maybe some day, as prices come down, I'll be able to get one. For right now, my money would go to one of the following two: [SIZE=4] Any one of the [B]Competition Electronics ProChrono[/B] units ($100 to $126) Any one of the [B]Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph[/B] units ($100 to $230)[/SIZE] If I was JUST shooting rifles or pistols with 'exposed' barrels the unit could be strapped to, I would very much like the Magnetospeed Sporter Barrel Chronograph ($180 @ Midway). It also doesn't care what the lighting or temperature is outside and it is very accurate (per tests I've read), which is nice. But I can't attach it to my many semi-auto pistols meaning I can't chrono them without some other unit, too. I can't use it to clock my arrow speeds from my compound bow, either. So that means I need one of the optical chronographs to stay in my financial comfort zone AND be able to 'clock' everything I own. This is NOT meant to insinuate that YOUR unit (whatever it is) isn't good or good enough! I was just reading many of the reviews and tests as I put this list together and these are my thoughts. If you have a Shooting Chrony unit or a Pact 1 or CED M2 chrono and think it is the cat's meow (me-wow?) then awesome. Chime in and tell us why it's great. I'm just hoping this helps someone without a chronograph, who needs one, get into a unit they can afford and that will do a great job for them. Okay...flame away. Donning protective suit now.[/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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