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Old January 28, 2012, 09:51 PM   #5
Brian Pfleuger
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I like it because I like information. I hate not knowing. With the chrony, I don't have to guess. I don't have to wonder if I could be getting the same accuracy but more speed. I know the speed I'm getting. I like accuracy AND speed, in most cases.

Two instances where a chrony is great....

1)High speed varmint rounds. 1/2 MOA is great but if the cartridge is capable of 4,200 fps and I'm only getting 3,900, I want to know. I'll find that accuracy with some other powder and get the speed too.

2)"Emulating" slower rounds. Let's say I happen on a good deal for a 270WSM but what I really want is 7mm-08 performance. I can load 140gr bullets at 2,850 like the 7-08 rather than the 3,100 the 270 can do. Without a chrony, it's a guess.
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