Chronograph

Nosparetime · June 16, 2011, 01:10 AM

I need a new Chronograph.

Would like to hear what you have and are you happy with it.

Mine is pretty old and doesn't give me the right speeds anymore.

It will be used for developing loads.

steveno · June 16, 2011, 02:25 AM

how do you know that it is giving you bad fps readings? check batteries , shoot when it is cloudy and move the first screen out to 7 or 8 feet from the muzzle to avoid muzzle blast.

Dr. Strangelove · June 16, 2011, 02:26 AM

CED Millennium II, I'm very happy with it. Check out some of the past threads and you'll find a treasure trove of info.

totaldla · June 16, 2011, 10:16 AM

Here's mine
Chrony Alpha Master Information

Nosparetime · June 19, 2011, 10:35 PM

Steveno: It was cloudy today and I tried it again with 45ACP loads. What do you know I had loads at the speeds I expected. I also got farther away. Maybe I was getting false readings because I was to close.

My problem I have had in the past is the speed is so slow I know they are wrong. My 1911 is not going to function at 345fps.

It seems to read lead bullets better than jacketed.

Thanks

I still want to buy a new one

RWNielsen · June 19, 2011, 10:58 PM

CED Millennium II, with the case if you can.
it has room for a small load book and straps for a tripod.
Come with software so you can D/L a full days shooting
Battery lasts several outings (with storage for a spare) and the memory is good for about 1000 strings of shots.
It will also tell you the FPS out loud of your last shot if you like.
I blasted my Chrony with a 44 and got this one....couldn't be happier

They run about $199 just about everywhere and $40 for the case

Ronbert · June 20, 2011, 08:30 AM

I was seeing 180 fps from my SP101 with the same loads that read 900+ out of my Security Six.

Moving back about 4 feet cured that. It was probably reading smoke.

June 16, 2011, 01:10 AM	#1
Nosparetime Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 100	Chronograph I need a new Chronograph. Would like to hear what you have and are you happy with it. Mine is pretty old and doesn't give me the right speeds anymore. It will be used for developing loads.

June 16, 2011, 02:26 AM	#3
Dr. Strangelove Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,436	CED Millennium II, I'm very happy with it. Check out some of the past threads and you'll find a treasure trove of info. __________________ Just remember, when you pull the trigger, the bullets come out going very, very fast. So make sure to keep the weapon pointing away from you.

June 16, 2011, 10:16 AM	#4
totaldla Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2009 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 1,295	Here's mine Chrony Alpha Master Information __________________ Lee Auto Bench Prime Castor Oil Case Lube

June 19, 2011, 10:58 PM	#6
RWNielsen Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2009 Posts: 116	Chrono CED Millennium II, with the case if you can. it has room for a small load book and straps for a tripod. Come with software so you can D/L a full days shooting Battery lasts several outings (with storage for a spare) and the memory is good for about 1000 strings of shots. It will also tell you the FPS out loud of your last shot if you like. I blasted my Chrony with a 44 and got this one....couldn't be happier They run about $199 just about everywhere and $40 for the case __________________ NRA Lifer

June 16, 2011, 02:25 AM	#2
steveno Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Minden , Nebraska Posts: 1,407	how do you know that it is giving you bad fps readings? check batteries , shoot when it is cloudy and move the first screen out to 7 or 8 feet from the muzzle to avoid muzzle blast.

June 19, 2011, 10:35 PM	#5
Nosparetime Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 100	Steveno: It was cloudy today and I tried it again with 45ACP loads. What do you know I had loads at the speeds I expected. I also got farther away. Maybe I was getting false readings because I was to close. My problem I have had in the past is the speed is so slow I know they are wrong. My 1911 is not going to function at 345fps. It seems to read lead bullets better than jacketed. Thanks I still want to buy a new one

June 20, 2011, 08:30 AM	#7
Ronbert Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2009 Location: Ft. Collins, CO. Posts: 398	I was seeing 180 fps from my SP101 with the same loads that read 900+ out of my Security Six. Moving back about 4 feet cured that. It was probably reading smoke.