Author Topic: new chrony (Read 702 times)

Jim n Iowa · « **on:** April 09, 2005, 02:21:59 PM »

I want to buy a chrony. My wants are to be able to set up on a camera tripod or like device. To be able to take the reading (shot and ave/string) with a remote( don't want to have to get from the bench to the (what evers) to take a reading).
I want to be able to measure the velocity of my reloads and compare to factory for same reload. At this point I am not interested in a printer or large memory of the chrony.
What does this board advise, in product and options?
Thanks
Jim

Mac11700 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2005, 03:19:31 PM »

Beta Master Chrony...you can upgrade it whenever you want..http://www.shootingchrony.com/

Mine works great...

Mac

Val · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2005, 03:07:08 AM »

Another vote for the Beta Master Chrony. Mine works very well.

Iowegan · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2005, 07:03:42 PM »

Another vote for the Chrony. Got mine many years ago and it still works perfect. If I ever shoot a hole in it, I'll buy the Beta Master Chrony.

Don't overlook other brands. They all work quite well and are priced according to features. I also have an Oehler. Very nice device but just the basic box costs more than 3 or 4 Chrony Beta Masters.

Suggestion for a tripod: I picked up a used folding music stand at a yard sale. Cost me $2. I took the sheet music top off and rigged a 1/4X20 screw in the center post. It folds up nice and works real slick and fits in my range box. If I should shoot it by accident, I'm not out much.

Amusing note: The catalogs used to list the Chrony's by Master Alpha and Master Beta. They since changed.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2005, 07:52:45 PM »

Walley World has camera tri-pods for about $17.00 and extend out a very very long way...and compact down nicely too...best of all the quick detatchment clips bolt right on to the Chrony and work great...mine is the model# MX 1000...

Mac

Mark whiz · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2005, 04:19:56 PM »

Another vote here for the Chrony Beta Master - had mine for about 6 months & am quite happy with it. I too use a camera tripod I picked up 25 years ago with my Minolta XG-1....definitely got my money's worth out of it over the years.

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2005, 01:38:16 PM »

Thanks for your reply's I took it to thought, along with some input from the range people and ordered a Pact. I have there digital scale-dispenser for powder and have been happy with the quality and c/s when I had questions.
This will be a new experience for me in years of reloading.
Jim

Blackhawk44 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2005, 03:14:21 PM »

For the penny pinchers: Chrony F-1 factory refurb from shootingchrony.com direct- $49.95. Only thing is it will not upgrade, which for me has not been a problem in over four years. Can read the display just fine at 15ft. It, its tripod and an extra battery stay in a shoulder bag with the spotting scope ready to go any time.

Duffy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2005, 09:25:56 PM »

Don't be afraid to wander through your local thrift stores or salvation army stores for tripods or somthing to make into one. You get a bargain and help them out too.

wild willy · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2005, 03:07:38 PM »

Jim n Iowa

I have a pact works great the only thing I would do different try to find a used transit tripod the cheap camera ones are flimsy you knock them over you break em You would have to make some kind of adapter for a transit one for mounting the screens

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #10 on:** April 16, 2005, 01:18:55 PM »

Wild Willy
Have a Italian made HD tripod, the x picked up for me, almost as sturdy as a tripod for a level. It should work can't wait for the Pact to arrive and get to work with it.
Jim

ricciardelli · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2005, 06:53:36 PM »

Quote from: Jim n Iowa

Thanks for your reply's I took it to thought, along with some input from the range people and ordered a Pact. I have there digital scale-dispenser for powder and have been happy with the quality and c/s when I had questions.
This will be a new experience for me in years of reloading.
Jim

Damn...

Everyone recommended the Shooting Chrony (and I would have also, except I use the Gamma Master), and you selected the Pact?

Why did you ask?

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2005, 02:07:13 PM »

Steve
It seemed to me every one was interested in $$$. I went to the Pact as I have there scale and dispenser, and I am well satisfied with their product. Too more directly answer your ? I was looking for nays rather than yeas, my fault should have worded it correctly. What do you use now and what did you used to use?
Jim

lisa1lacy2 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2005, 03:00:36 PM »

beta master got one works great

beemanbeme · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2005, 04:51:55 PM »

Thank you, Steve. I was wondering how we arrived at a Pact myself.