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**Unclenick** · May 20, 2007, 10:59 PM

When the German military looked into chrongraphs with the idea of seeing whether or not they were worthwhile for their armorers, they use highly precise Doppler radar to look at bullet velocity of test rounds fired through chronographs to see which chronographs did or didn't match its measurements well? The only ones that did well at the time were the no-longer available Oehler 35P and the CED Millenium using its optional IR screens. I have both these instruments and they agree well. The IR screens on the CED can be used outdoors in place of conventional solar screens and can be run from a battery pack.

There is also a German made chronograph that came out since these tests which is made by a company that specializes in high speed switching electronics and which is reputed to be very good. It is sold by NECO in this country, but is over $700 a copy. I would get the CED, if I were you.

Nick

May 20, 2007, 10:59 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	When the German military looked into chrongraphs with the idea of seeing whether or not they were worthwhile for their armorers, they use highly precise Doppler radar to look at bullet velocity of test rounds fired through chronographs to see which chronographs did or didn't match its measurements well? The only ones that did well at the time were the no-longer available Oehler 35P and the CED Millenium using its optional IR screens. I have both these instruments and they agree well. The IR screens on the CED can be used outdoors in place of conventional solar screens and can be run from a battery pack. There is also a German made chronograph that came out since these tests which is made by a company that specializes in high speed switching electronics and which is reputed to be very good. It is sold by NECO in this country, but is over $700 a copy. I would get the CED, if I were you. Nick __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle