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Re: Chronograph
[Re: Standbanger]
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09/20/17 07:32 AM
09/20/17 07:32 AM
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I don't know anything about the other two, but I really like the Magnetospeed though. Pros and cons to everything of course, but I like not having to worry about shooting it, if it is sunny out, can shoot over it without having to get out in front of folks shooting at adjacent tables, etc. The main negative is that your gun, as expected, won't shoot to the same POI as without it installed. This causes me to have to have to load up a few extra rounds (once I have chosen a load from testing) for shooting strictly over the chrono to get my velocity for that load, but not a huge deal to me personally.
"The only reason I shoot a 3.5" shell for turkeys is because they don't make a 4" one." - t123winters
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Re: Chronograph
[Re: Standbanger]
#2231915
09/20/17 08:09 AM
09/20/17 08:09 AM
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AU338MAG
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I need one
Oehler ?? Magneto Speed?? LabRadar?? I would buy the LabRadar if you want to spend that much coin. Good reviews on that product and unaffected by sunlight. Oehlers are the gold standard but can also be affected by sunlight just like lesser expensive units. I use a prochrono, which is about $100. I just try to keep it out of direct sunlight and I get good, consistent readings.
Last edited by AU338MAG; 09/20/17 08:11 AM.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
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Re: Chronograph
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2231984
09/20/17 10:11 AM
09/20/17 10:11 AM
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I have used the LabRadar and if I was writing articles for Guns & Ammo that's what I would get.
But I load for accuracy 1st and speed 2nd.
Most of the time I load them hot and hotter still and with various powders and bullets till I find what I am looking for.
Then I whip out the Magneto Speed and see what it is running velocity wise.
What velocity it was running on the 5th powder I tried 2 grains from where it shot good.... I don't really care.
But that's just me.
I wouldn't ever own one with screens again either way.
I've got an RCBS Ammomaster I've never even hooked up I'd sell if anyone wants it. It would work fine if you were going to use it on a once in a while basis.
Last edited by Goatkiller; 09/20/17 10:16 AM.
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Re: Chronograph
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09/21/17 04:25 AM
09/21/17 04:25 AM
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N2TRKYS
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I like my Caldwell. Inexpensive and everything is stored on my phone for easy access.
83% of all statistics are made up.
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Re: Chronograph
[Re: Standbanger]
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09/22/17 02:57 AM
09/22/17 02:57 AM
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AU338MAG
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If you haven't shot your chronograph, you ain't shootin enough. Lol
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
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Re: Chronograph
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2233574
09/22/17 03:37 AM
09/22/17 03:37 AM
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Goatkiller
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I've shot at least a 1/2 dozen. Shooting something like .223 then shooting something like a .340 and not moving it further away. Muzzle blast moved the thing after several shots. Or putting it too far away and shooting at the wrong target on the board.
Hate those "darn" things. Nothing worse than an aggravating chronograph. I just decided I don't care that much and don't use it until I get the rifle kinda dialed in.
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