Spend my money on a chronograph

[MTLabrador]

I tried to figure out ways to spend less money but ended up getting a Garmin and it kicks ass. The ease of use alone makes it worth the money.

 

[noharleyyet]

A Caldwell goes around 200...w/400 extra in frustration. In my experience. Cry once /Garmin...

 

[Sako'06]

My current random number generator is a Caldwell but a Garmin is on my list once I decide to spend (once again) more $$$.

 

[Hertervillian]

Looking at the Magneto Sporter, but not sure how I feel about it being strapped to the gun. Would prefer to not break the bank, but I get that measuring tools are money well spent.

3, 2, 1.... GO!

Went with that one myself. It has its limitations, as does my wallet. You aren’t going to accurize a load with it attached.
I shoot to get a good idea I’m not getting ready to hurt myself. Then figure out accuracy. Then it’s nice to verify later loads are in the slot.

There are ways to mount one to a front rest not the barrel. Probably saw it on YouTube.

It satisfies my curiosity and budget.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Run away from magnetospeed. Is pain in the *ss strapping to muzzle and dealing with all that goes along with that.

Go either garmin or the new small LabRadar (similar size to garmin).

If budget is tight look to pick up used LabRadar as every guy I know that has one is selling and picking up the garmin or new LR.

 

[perma]

Now that it’s been awhile, has anyone had any use of the newer smaller Labradar? Pretty much ready to go for the Garmin but wanted to see if there’s any opinions out there. Still might be too new.

 

[buckbull]

Huh?
Chronographing shotguns??
Some people have way too much time on their hands. Not bashing. I don’t care if people chrono their ping pong serve, just hits me funny that there’s that many people chronographing shotguns. Why? Is there really such a pronounced difference between velocities to matter or is it a curiosity thing?

I know guys heavy into trap and skeet competition that do it.

 

[BrentD]

I know guys heavy into trap and skeet competition that do it.

I know a guy heavy into grouse that does it.

 

[44hunter45]

Saving for a Garmin -

For Sale - One LabRadar with all the case candy. Only used twice....

 

[Benfromalbuquerque]

Competition Electronics. USA owned and USA made. I own this one here and it gives an audible report after shot as well as Bluetooth (which triangulates in the software to record temp, barometric press). I’ve collected data on .270 Win, .308 Win, 30-06, .300 Win, 300WSM, .38spl, .357 Mag. As high as 3,400fps, low as 450fps. No trouble now after two years and $150.

Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Bluetooth Chronograph

The next generation of the ProChrono model based on a time proven design that has been measuring “almost anything that shoots” since 1985!...

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