Im looking at buying my first chronograph. I’m looking at the Caldwell. Has anyone used one of them? Looking to spend about $200 on one. What’s the best one for that price?
Chronograph recommendation?
- Thread starter JASON50CAL
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In that price range the CED M2 is extremely accurate.
http://appliedballisticsllc.com/Articles/ChronographChapter.pdf
PS If you are interested in a M2 PM me and I will give you a good deal on a lightly used one. I have a LabRadar so don't need 2 chronos.
http://appliedballisticsllc.com/Articles/ChronographChapter.pdf
PS If you are interested in a M2 PM me and I will give you a good deal on a lightly used one. I have a LabRadar so don't need 2 chronos.
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50bmg1979
Silver $$ Contributor
Save a little more and get the magnetospeed or a WTB add in the classifieds. No screens, you dont have to worry about the light being just right and give false readings. Plus you wont shoot it.
+1 for the Oehler 35P. These are a steal at the prices I have seen lately. A few owners of the Lab Radar have started to question the validity of the readings they have been getting lately. Will be curious to see how people feel about the Radar when the thrill of a new product wears off in about 6 months. Should make of for some interesting reading. Lol. 
Paul
www.proprecisionrifles.com
Paul
www.proprecisionrifles.com
Preacher
Gold $$ Contributor
Well I've had mine for more than a year and it still gives the same info as it did new.+1 for the Oehler 35P. These are a steal at the prices I have seen lately. A few owners of the Lab Radar have started to question the validity of the readings they have been getting lately. Will be curious to see how people feel about the Radar when the thrill of a new product wears off in about 6 months. Should make of for some interesting reading. Lol.
Paul
www.proprecisionrifles.com
Velocity within 10 fps of what it said my 25 Swede was doing last year.
I have no complaints with it..
I've had mine for about a year and a half, and still like it as much as the first time I used it - if not more.
Toolbreaker
Gold $$ Contributor
I have the Caldwell. Placed in tandem with other chronographs, the readings do agree. It is very fussy about having proper lighting, though. In hindsight, I'd really recommend the Magnetospeed.
Love my MagnetoSpeed V3.
Great chrono for load development.
No worries about missed shots or sunshades etc.
Since your budget is $200 go with the Sporter model. Same accuracy just a little more basic in accessories and user interface.
Great chrono for load development.
No worries about missed shots or sunshades etc.
Since your budget is $200 go with the Sporter model. Same accuracy just a little more basic in accessories and user interface.
I made the choice to spend a little more and got the Magneto; no wires to shoot through and no concerns about proper lighting, and they're accurate.
Make sure your magneto speed is secure on the barrel and check the straps every few shots otherwise the straps may loosen and you will shoot it 
kwtolman
Silver $$ Contributor
After a great deal of research, I broke down and bought a MagnetoSpeed V3 just a couple of months ago. With the bayonet hanging on the end of the barrel, I was worried about the comments in various forums about a potential impact on point of impact and group size. However, in my case, using it on a heavy target barrel, I found no discernible change in either at 100 yds. When I shot at 400 yds, the point of impact moved high by one minute still without affecting group size. It is convenient, accurate, consistent and I would buy it again in spite of the extra money.
maybe you could keep the M2 and give me a good deal on the LabRadar?
Preacher
Gold $$ Contributor
Same here Joe, but I wouldn't wait that long....
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