Need advice: Which Chrony and Why?

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TKA87

TKA87

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I'm about to finally order a chronograph and was wondering which one to buy and why? Hopefully some of you seasoned chrony users can chime in with your first hand experience. I've been reading reviews and watching YouTube videos and I'm kind of leaning towards the " Competition Electronics ProChrono " with the ProChrono lighting system. I like the look of the " Shooting Chrono " mostly because of all the add on especially the Shooting Chrono printer. Also have any of you tried the computer software that is compatible with these chronographs or the Bluetooth components? Any and all advice would be appreciated.
 
The Competition Electronics ProChrono also gets my vote as it is simply a reliable chronograph unlike the foldable Chrony series I've used in the past. It is not very picky in terms of lighting conditions, and I hardly ever waste pellets from "error" readings that I always got with the foldable Chrony units. It is also really simple to use and offers up to 9 strings with each string providing 99 shots. Whether it is used on overcast or sunny days or even indoors (with proper lighting such as LED lights), the ProChrono just works. 
 
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Let me represent the frugal side of the equation. It really depends on what kind of user you are.

If you like to retune your guns, test new pellets even after you've found "the right one", and tinker in general, one of these models would be great.

On the other hand, if you only use a chrony enough to tune your gun once and you won't get it out again for 6-12 months, a chrony F1 can be had for $70-80. Yes they are pickier to set up, and you have to manually enter your shot strings. It's a matter of what you want to pay for convenience. 
 
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For the truly impecunious (read: cheap), there's always this:

http://www.precision-sports.com/combro.htm

I have one. It works, mostly... if you're willing to put up with a few "err" readings in a longish string. It does read velocity pretty accurately as far as I can tell, and will convert to energy if you enter pellet weight.

it supposedly has the ability to interface with a computer (I forget the port configuration) but I haven't gone to the trouble.

 
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Well I was pretty sure about the " Competition Electronics ProChrono Digital " until I started reading about the Caldwell Chrono premium kit. It comes with the Chrony of course and the sky screens aka light diffusers and it also comes with the LED lighting kit, tripod and the cord to interface all the chrono data to my IPhone and saves the data using a free app which also gives you the wind speed, temperature, humidity and some other useful data. It's calibrated even more accurately than the " Shooting Chrony " and " Competition Electronics ProChrono Digital " models. It's reasonably priced too but I'm trying to find if there's a small printer that's compatible with it. I see the " Shooting Chrony " models have a printer that's readily available and the " Competition Electronics ProChrono Digital" model is compatible with the HP IR pocket printer which is cool because it wireless. IDK right when I think I have my mind made up I find something else.
 
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I met up with JC1234 this past weekend with some others and he brought his Caldwell chrony and it is a great unit. I have a Chrony Beta Master and it's fine for springers where you're just checking fps to see if the gun is working properly. Pump, shoot, pump, shoot. You don't even need to shoot a 10 shot string to know if your power is up or down. But trying to tune a PCP in that 10 shot string format can be a hassle. And the info the Caldwell dumped to JC1234's phone, which he then emailed me, was fantastic. You only have so much time for your hobby and the Caldwell will save you time over a more primative chrony like what I have. That unit is now on my wish list.
 
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After using the Pro Chrono for a bit I went to the MagetoSpeed V3 and have had great results. A bit higher in price but allows great sensitivity adjustments for the small pellets and is not light sensitive like many of the Chronographs. Works well but takes a bit to set up on each weapon for proper clearance. Once attached I have not had an error, cross my fingers, and will work with all my regular powder burners. Very satisfied... 
 
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I had a CED millennium and the unit went bad after a couple of years and they didn't have parts to fix it.
Next bought a shooting Chronoy with printer and the printer went bad after a year. Shot it a couple of times and the Chrono still works, good build. Have been using a Caldwell for the last 6 months and really like the ballistic program. Bought my son in law a Competition electronics and he likes it. But I will admit I shot my last chronagraph, plus I am tired of fussy lighting conditions with to bright sun, to many clouds, fussing with lights and to many error readings. Just got my birthday present for myself, bought a Labradar Chrono. No more lights, no more shooting through screens. Works on dopler radar. You set the untit to the right or left of the muzzle. Measures velocity not only at the muzzle bought down range as well at 5 different distances. Will give it a good workout this weekend.i did the initial setup indoors and it work great! http://www.mylabradar.com
 
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