Your thoughts on the Shooting Chrony

Doc Hoy · March 31, 2009, 02:52 PM

Experts,

Have some questions about the Shooting Chrony F1.

1. Do you find that the device is a little finnicky when it comes to the decision to use or not use the reflectors? I used mine for the first time yesterday and I got good readings and bad readings with the reflectors on and then I got good and bad readings with the reflectors off.

2. How far downrange do you place the Chrony for best results. I had mine real close to the muzzle. I should have known better! It is now filthy.

This Chrony is supposed to work with small caliber slugs. But I find that it seems not to be able to consistently sense a .22 caliber pellet from a pellet rifle.

3. What is your experience with measuring speed of lighter caliber projectiles?

I am confident that as my experience with this device increases, I will get better at using it. I must say that the Chrony seems to be easy to use and once I start getting consistent speeds, I will really enjoy the thing.

jaguarxk120 · March 31, 2009, 03:10 PM

It all depends on the lighting conditions, clouds or bright sun, overcast is usually best. Thats why the diffuser screens are there. I have used my Daisy single pump pellet pistol to check vel and it has no problem with the .177 pellet.

Doc Hoy · March 31, 2009, 03:32 PM

JXK120,

Thanks. This explains the erratic performance on Sunday. The sun could not decide what to do.

Also, I called them reflectors which, of course, they are not.

Tnx,

Barry

sundance44s · March 31, 2009, 03:40 PM

I always place my Crono 10 ft away from the guns muzzle .. ..I place a piece of canvas over the read out screen ......
I always use the sky screens on mine even on cloudy days ..
I by no means bought the most expencive crono mine is the Alpha Crony .
It`s came in handy working up reloads .....So far it`s been working for me just fine ..

Doc Hoy · April 1, 2009, 07:13 AM

Sundance,

There is my problem. As I said I had the thing very close to the muzzle (about 2 feet). When I got done shooting, it was nasty.

I was actually thinking about building a cover from clear plexiglas. But moving it out to ten feet should do the trick.

Thanks for the response.

sundance44s · April 1, 2009, 07:30 AM

With black powder loads you`ll still need to cover the face of the crono ....even at 10 ft it can make a real mess on the crono face ....
But 2 ft is way too close ......the smoke infront of the bullet or ball will cause it to give false readings ..............the 10 ft range lets the bullet out run the smoke blast .
Also I always make my point of aim through the crono in the middle where to two pieces of the wire up rights connect . seems to be more consistant at that point .......
when I let my friends fire a shot through mine ....I have rule #1 you hit it you buy it .

Doc Hoy · April 1, 2009, 08:35 AM

Sundance,

You saw my comment, I believe, where I reported having shot mine. The wind blew it over just as I pulled the trigger. The ball caught the very corner of the downrange end of the case. No real damage was done.

I am working on a set up where I use a photographer's tripod to hold the Chrony.

I enjoy fiddling around with the things that go with shooting.

jaguarxk120 · April 1, 2009, 08:42 AM

The tripod works great for me. Easy to setup and adjust, get a cheap one if you shoot it your not out a lot of cash. Check local flea markets or good will store's many times they will have that stuff cheap. There's also craigs list.

sundance44s · April 1, 2009, 08:46 AM

Doc I didn`t see the post where you shot yours Ouch ........I worrie about that happening to mine .......I thought about buying one for 5 years before I made the impulse buy .....I think it was on sale or something ..
I haven`t used mine on a windy day yet ....I always set mine on an old wooden TV tray ..that is easy to fold up and carry to the range .

Doc Hoy · April 1, 2009, 08:57 AM

Sundance et al.,

I got taken on mine. Paid 71.00 on ebay for one that the seller said was in great condition.

When I got it it had the wrong cable. No possible way it could even have worked.

Cost me 38.75 to get it fixed and calibrated.

I had already given the seller positive feedback because he packed it well, shipped it quick and it appeared to be new. I didn't catch that it had the wrong cable until I tried to use it some weeks after it arrived.

By that time it was too late for a letter bomb. Live and learn.

I agree that a good move is the thrift stores for a tripod. I'll give that a try.

sundance44s · April 1, 2009, 09:03 AM

The tripod would be the way to go ........I need a tall one for my spotting scope also ......I`ll check the thrift stores myself ...good thinking .

Doc Hoy · April 1, 2009, 09:18 AM

YFG,

We both owe jaguarxk120 (do you really have one?!) for the tip.

Thanks to you for that.

armedandsafe · April 1, 2009, 01:25 PM

Just to make some of you guys cry: I picked up a professional video camera tripod at GoodWill a few years ago for $2.95.

I had to take the head off and install a bolt and locking nut in it, but it is very solid for my Chrony. I also use it for the 400mm lens when shooting the camera.

Pops

Doc Hoy · April 1, 2009, 01:28 PM

Go ahead on Pops!

March 31, 2009, 03:32 PM	#3
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Okay...Thanks JXK120, Thanks. This explains the erratic performance on Sunday. The sun could not decide what to do. Also, I called them reflectors which, of course, they are not. Tnx, Barry __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

April 1, 2009, 07:13 AM	#5
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	A hah! Sundance, There is my problem. As I said I had the thing very close to the muzzle (about 2 feet). When I got done shooting, it was nasty. I was actually thinking about building a cover from clear plexiglas. But moving it out to ten feet should do the trick. Thanks for the response. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

April 1, 2009, 08:35 AM	#7
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Chuckle Sundance, You saw my comment, I believe, where I reported having shot mine. The wind blew it over just as I pulled the trigger. The ball caught the very corner of the downrange end of the case. No real damage was done. I am working on a set up where I use a photographer's tripod to hold the Chrony. I enjoy fiddling around with the things that go with shooting. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

April 1, 2009, 08:57 AM	#10
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	I got taken Sundance et al., I got taken on mine. Paid 71.00 on ebay for one that the seller said was in great condition. When I got it it had the wrong cable. No possible way it could even have worked. Cost me 38.75 to get it fixed and calibrated. I had already given the seller positive feedback because he packed it well, shipped it quick and it appeared to be new. I didn't catch that it had the wrong cable until I tried to use it some weeks after it arrived. By that time it was too late for a letter bomb. Live and learn. I agree that a good move is the thrift stores for a tripod. I'll give that a try. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

April 1, 2009, 09:18 AM	#12
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Good tip YFG, We both owe jaguarxk120 (do you really have one?!) for the tip. Thanks to you for that. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

March 31, 2009, 02:52 PM	#1
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Your thoughts on the Shooting Chrony Experts, Have some questions about the Shooting Chrony F1. 1. Do you find that the device is a little finnicky when it comes to the decision to use or not use the reflectors? I used mine for the first time yesterday and I got good readings and bad readings with the reflectors on and then I got good and bad readings with the reflectors off. 2. How far downrange do you place the Chrony for best results. I had mine real close to the muzzle. I should have known better! It is now filthy. This Chrony is supposed to work with small caliber slugs. But I find that it seems not to be able to consistently sense a .22 caliber pellet from a pellet rifle. 3. What is your experience with measuring speed of lighter caliber projectiles? I am confident that as my experience with this device increases, I will get better at using it. I must say that the Chrony seems to be easy to use and once I start getting consistent speeds, I will really enjoy the thing. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

March 31, 2009, 03:10 PM	#2
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,619	It all depends on the lighting conditions, clouds or bright sun, overcast is usually best. Thats why the diffuser screens are there. I have used my Daisy single pump pellet pistol to check vel and it has no problem with the .177 pellet.

March 31, 2009, 03:40 PM	#4
sundance44s Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2006 Location: Hernando , Ms. Posts: 579	I always place my Crono 10 ft away from the guns muzzle .. ..I place a piece of canvas over the read out screen ...... I always use the sky screens on mine even on cloudy days .. I by no means bought the most expencive crono mine is the Alpha Crony . It`s came in handy working up reloads .....So far it`s been working for me just fine ..

April 1, 2009, 07:30 AM	#6
sundance44s Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2006 Location: Hernando , Ms. Posts: 579	With black powder loads you`ll still need to cover the face of the crono ....even at 10 ft it can make a real mess on the crono face .... But 2 ft is way too close ......the smoke infront of the bullet or ball will cause it to give false readings ..............the 10 ft range lets the bullet out run the smoke blast . Also I always make my point of aim through the crono in the middle where to two pieces of the wire up rights connect . seems to be more consistant at that point ....... when I let my friends fire a shot through mine ....I have rule #1 you hit it you buy it .

April 1, 2009, 08:42 AM	#8
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,619	The tripod works great for me. Easy to setup and adjust, get a cheap one if you shoot it your not out a lot of cash. Check local flea markets or good will store's many times they will have that stuff cheap. There's also craigs list.

April 1, 2009, 08:46 AM	#9
sundance44s Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2006 Location: Hernando , Ms. Posts: 579	Doc I didn`t see the post where you shot yours Ouch ........I worrie about that happening to mine .......I thought about buying one for 5 years before I made the impulse buy .....I think it was on sale or something .. I haven`t used mine on a windy day yet ....I always set mine on an old wooden TV tray ..that is easy to fold up and carry to the range .

April 1, 2009, 09:03 AM	#11
sundance44s Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2006 Location: Hernando , Ms. Posts: 579	The tripod would be the way to go ........I need a tall one for my spotting scope also ......I`ll check the thrift stores myself ...good thinking .

April 1, 2009, 01:25 PM	#13
armedandsafe Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: Moses Lake WA Posts: 1,001	Just to make some of you guys cry: I picked up a professional video camera tripod at GoodWill a few years ago for $2.95. I had to take the head off and install a bolt and locking nut in it, but it is very solid for my Chrony. I also use it for the 400mm lens when shooting the camera. Pops __________________ Armed and Safe: Not just a theory If it time to bury them, it is time to dig them up. Remember, "Behind every blade of grass."

April 1, 2009, 01:28 PM	#14
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Yeeeowwwieee Go ahead on Pops! __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.