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Pro's & Con's of a chronograph
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<blockquote data-quote="Frog4aday" data-source="post: 1632024" data-attributes="member: 9308"><p>I have an old Competition Electronics ProChrono (no bluetooth) and really like it as it has lasted for a long time and isn't that sensitive to the lighting, which is nice. I just put it on a tripod 15ft from the gun and I can see the display and write down the measurements as I shoot. It stores them, too, but I just keep track as I go. If I ever break it (or shoot it) I'll probably get the DLX version with bluetooth. I have learned to always keep a 'fresh/new' 9v battery with me as those don't last very long and when they get weak, the unit will start to 'miss' shots. Simple to pop a fresh battery in and get back to work.</p><p></p><p>I appreciated <strong>justinp61</strong> reviewing the app that goes with the DLX-bluetooth version as I was wondering if it was good or not. It sounds like it is very functional and useful. I may have to 'upgrade' sooner rather than later.</p><p></p><p>For what it is worth, the Caldwell Ballistic Chronograph 'app' also rec'd a lot of positive comments from reviewers, so it is apparently well done, too.</p><p></p><p>I'm sure the LABRADAR folks will improve their software when they see what the competition is doing. They have an excellent machine. Seems a shame to 'let it down' with a marginal software interface. In the end, it really comes down to getting accurate numbers with a minimum of setup and hassles and no 'missed' readings. The LABRADAR excels in that area. One test I read comparing it to the Oehler 35P showed the LabRadar unit picked up all 150 shots fired, whereas the Oehler unit only registered 140 of those. Not bad for an optical chrono, but those are 10 data points that are lost to the ether, which is a bummer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Frog4aday, post: 1632024, member: 9308"] I have an old Competition Electronics ProChrono (no bluetooth) and really like it as it has lasted for a long time and isn't that sensitive to the lighting, which is nice. I just put it on a tripod 15ft from the gun and I can see the display and write down the measurements as I shoot. It stores them, too, but I just keep track as I go. If I ever break it (or shoot it) I'll probably get the DLX version with bluetooth. I have learned to always keep a 'fresh/new' 9v battery with me as those don't last very long and when they get weak, the unit will start to 'miss' shots. Simple to pop a fresh battery in and get back to work. I appreciated [B]justinp61[/B] reviewing the app that goes with the DLX-bluetooth version as I was wondering if it was good or not. It sounds like it is very functional and useful. I may have to 'upgrade' sooner rather than later. For what it is worth, the Caldwell Ballistic Chronograph 'app' also rec'd a lot of positive comments from reviewers, so it is apparently well done, too. I'm sure the LABRADAR folks will improve their software when they see what the competition is doing. They have an excellent machine. Seems a shame to 'let it down' with a marginal software interface. In the end, it really comes down to getting accurate numbers with a minimum of setup and hassles and no 'missed' readings. The LABRADAR excels in that area. One test I read comparing it to the Oehler 35P showed the LabRadar unit picked up all 150 shots fired, whereas the Oehler unit only registered 140 of those. Not bad for an optical chrono, but those are 10 data points that are lost to the ether, which is a bummer. [/QUOTE]
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