Best chronograph for the money?!

[22DASHER]

Looking to purchase one so I can stop borrowing one from my buddy....

What do you guys recommend?? Best bang for your buck type of thing.

Thanks!

 

[BP1]

I went with the magnetto v3.

 

[Preacher]

LABRADAR hands down.....

 

[DeltaBravo]

Magneto Speed Sport for $180

 

[Sheldon N]

Ditto the Magneto Speed Sporter as the best value for $.

Would love a Labradar but it's 4x the cost.

 

[7stubby]

Magnetospeed. Shoot for groups without it on. Then attach and shoot a few for speeds.
Had a V2, sold it and bought a V3. Then bought a Sporter to see what it was all about, didnt like the read out/controller. Sent it back and staying with the V3. Easier for me to use as thats what I was use to on the V2 and then on to the V3 controller/read out.

 

[BigBlueandGoldie]

Sporter with the XFR attachment for your phone; better than the displays on the more premium version. I love mine; one of the best firearm purchases I've ever made.

 

[WillyTP]

Another one for the magnetospeed V2.

 

[22DASHER]

Thanks guys!!

 

[Ledd Slinger]

I've never had any issues with Chrony. Not the best, but not the most expensive either. Been around for a very long time and they just plain work. Worth what you pay.

I did have the occasional dropped reading in bright sunlight with my Chrony Beta Master. I adapted a battery powered Caldwell infrared light kit to fit on the original shade rods by putting some offset bends in them. Works great. Haven't had a problem since.

 

[dmoran]

Looking to purchase one so I can stop borrowing one from my buddy....

What do you guys recommend?? Best bang for your buck type of thing.

Thanks!

Dennis -
Being your orientated to benchrest accuracy primarily, doubting you would like anything strapped to your barrels, which is a big downfall to all the recommendations of the Magnetospeed.
I suggest to look onward: for optic sensor types, one with "Infrared screens", or the new LabRadar would better suite your needs I feel.
My 2-Cents
Donovan

 

[jimcasey01]

CED M2 works good for me. Not as easy to set up as the Labradar, but about 1/3 the delivered price. Do a search on this site for test results. Bryan Litz I believe did a comparison of some.

 

[ED3]

CED M2 works good for me. Not as easy to set up as the Labradar, but about 1/3 the delivered price. Do a search on this site for test results. Bryan Litz I believe did a comparison of some.

Another plus for the CED: If(when) it gets shot, the expensive parts remain safe at the end of the comm cable, unlike the other traditional sky screen units
The infra-red screens(optional) make it reliable in all conditions.
That said, if the Magnetospeed worked with pistols, I'd think I'd go that route.

 

[Judd]

Labradar first choice and Oehler 35 would be the second. I've got a Oehler for sale in the classifieds that is looking for a new home. I might come down just a little but can't come down to much more.