Best chronograph for the buck?

[crabo]

Any recommendations for the best chronograph and accessories for the buck spent?  It will be used indoors as well as out.

Thanks,

Craig

[quickdtoo]

I chose a Shooting Chrony, not expensive, works very well, I have an F-1 Master, it has the remote display which makes reading it easy.  

Tim

Shooting Chrony

http://shootingchrony.com/

[The Sodbuster]

RCBS has a new chronograph on the market.  Think I saw it in the Midsouth Catalog (or was it Natchez?) for around $87.  Haven't used it so I can't offer any reviews or assessments.

[Old Syko]

About 4 or so weeks ago my Ohler that I've had for 20 some odd years gave up the ghost.  Went to the Ohler site and discovered they no longer cater to individuals and are dealing commercial only.  They would still repair mine for a fee but before I contacted them for an idea of cost I happened across the Shooting Chrony Alfa model on Midways site for $79 and figured I wouldn't be out that much even if I didn't like it since I had paid a few hundred for the Ohler many years ago.  I have to tell you, this little box does everything the Ohler did and then some for much less money and a lot less hassle.  Try one, you'll like it.  BTW, just noticed a couple days ago the price is back up but the F1 is now on sale.  Midsouth on the other hand, still has them for $79 and change.  http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=00084ALPHA

[gypsyman]

Ditto on quickdtoo reply. The remote screen is nice, as you can keep it back on the bench where your shooting, and write down the readings real easy. They usually sell for around $100. We keep trying peace, it usually doesn't work!! Remember(12/7/41)(9/11/01) gypsyman

[quickdtoo]

Craig, here's a lttle readin for ya at Realguns.

Tim

http://www.realguns.com/Commentary/comar44.htm

[GRIMJIM]

I'm not looking for a chrono right now but that was a good read. Thanks.

[PlacitasSlim]

I have a Crony Beta Master and it does everything I need. I like the masters because they give you the remote display

[crabo]

Thanks for the info.  I was looking for some experience and not just sales pitches.  The Crony looks better all the time.

Craig

[calvon]

You have a computer or you wouldn't be posting here.

The cheapest Chrony, the F1, is as accurate as the most expensive one. It doesn't do arithmetic or change the kid's diaper. It just displays the most recent shot. Shoot again and that record is erased and the new one is displayed. I have worked up a simple little form that I print on paper to record the individual shots. When I get home I punch these data into a spreadsheet program that calculates mean velocity, extreme spread, and standard deviation.

A new Chrony F1 will set you back less than US $100. A rebuilt one will cost less than that. Here are a couple of urls:

http://www.shootingchrony.com/products_reconditioned.htm

http://www.shootingchrony.com/products_SCMMCM.htm