t.t Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 hi all as per title gents, type cost acuracy etc etc thinking of getting one cheers tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I like Chrony's. They are accurate and inexpensive. I have three of them in use; the last of which has the data computer with the paper readout. Very nice rig for not a lot of money. ~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter.223 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Im with Andrew on this one. Like he said inexpensive, accurate and they can be collapsed down to a very small size. Down side to them is they dont withstand a 6.5mm 139gn scenar at 10 feet and 2900fps:blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 After using a CED device for a few months I got fed up with its "idiosynchrancies" and bought and Oehler 35, never looked back. Ultra reliable with 3 screens and proof channel it is supposed to be one of the most accurate about. Cost was about £200 five years ago. Would like a model 43 as well but cannot justify expense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 .. bought and Oehler 35, never looked back.Ultra reliable with 3 screens and proof channel it is supposed to be one of the most accurate about. Would like a model 43 as well but cannot justify expense The 43 is definitely the beez kneez but sodding expensive. I use my clubmates' one occasionally but you really need the strain gauges to take full advantage. The real-life BC calcs are useful. There's nothing wrong with their old 35P either. If I just want casual measurements, my Pact does the trick. Haven't managed to scone a screen but it'll come.. Chris-NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.t Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 why i want it. is to get the velocity of my rifles to put into ebal a 6.5x55 and.223 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingbags Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I use a Chrony and find it to be very reliable. When I was over in the States we tested a Chrony against an Oehler and the velocity accuracy was the same on both . If you just want a readout of the velocity to use in another program then the Chrony will definitely do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I use the C E D Millenium, most of the time it's ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I do similar to what you are hoping to do and the chrony is perfectly acceptable for the job at a relatively cheap price. I don't think this is a rolls royce by any means and feel sure there is better kit available but for what you sound like your after the additional expense probably wouldn't be justified. Carry a spare pp3 or you'll kick yourself once your set up ........ don't ask how I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds1 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Had a CED, I did not like it. Sold it and bought a cheaper Chrony. Now happy. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 After using a CED device for a few months I got fed up with its "idiosynchrancies" and bought and Oehler 35, never looked back. Ultra reliable with 3 screens and proof channel it is supposed to be one of the most accurate about. Cost was about £200 five years ago. Would like a model 43 as well but cannot justify expense Oehlers are a nice unit but unfortunately, Oehler no longer makes chronographs and have no Model 35 or 43's left. I was testing some ammo that was returned to a manufacturer and a squib round hit my Chrony. They offered to buy me the Chrono of my choice and I picked Oehler. No dice! Got another Chrony with tape readout. No regrets.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Had a CED, I did not like it. Sold it and bought a cheaper Chrony. Now happy. David. Same experience for me with the CED as Andy & David, had nothing but trouble and returned it to The Sportsman. Swapped to the Chrony, had no issue's to date Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Andrew as far as I am aware, the Oehler family are still in business and are planning to relaunch the Mod 35 and 43. There is an industrial version of the 35 still in production, but I am unaware of the price. Spares and service (if required) are readily available from them for the 35's. Should I ever need another chronograph, (for isntance if / when I ever get around to making my own bullets) it will be another 35 or a 43.... They do come up on auction sites occasionally, but get snapped up quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I hope they come back but it's getting tougher with electronic technology becoming more wide spread and getting undercut by Asian manufacturers.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentsoulsleave308holes Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 chrony............. also got skan, ced and a tfp but its the chrony that goes all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snap_shot Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 i use the beta-master chrony.... find it very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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