Another 5 minutes I’m going to ask you to stop talking!
I have an older shooting chrony that's a hassle to set up, it has lights mounted on the sky screens
Yes they are that much better especially when compared to a sky chrono. The Garmin so far for me has been 100% on recording every shot no matter if outside or in my barn with no lights on.
Yes I’ll use mine quite a bit but I shoot Rimfire and centerfire matches. With the Garmin I’ll use it for every shot other than ones fired during matches.
The Labradar is about $600-$630 not $1600.
I’m in same boat. I didn’t like assembling mine every time, so I left set up in gun room, was always in way. Bump into it and it falls apart. Even carrying up to range it fell apart and I have an elevator, which I can transport 8 rifles up at a time, easily and safely.
Same here, mine would only work outside if the lighting was perfect. I rigged permanent lights on top of the sky screens and only use it inside the garage with the over head fluorescent lights turned off, then it will work pretty consistent. I leave it put together and it's awkward to move, then have to set it up on a camera tripod and adjust every thing, and plug in the sky screen lights..lol. Does it work, yes, is it quick and convenient, no. And not an option if I want to take it to the PB range to check center fire rounds.I’m in same boat. I didn’t like assembling mine every time, so I left set up in gun room, was always in way. Bump into it and it falls apart. Even carrying up to range it fell apart and I have an elevator, which I can transport 8 rifles up at a time, easily and safely.
The Caldwell on Tri-pod after testing a few guns, very hard on the back. And a waste of lead. Looks like the Garmin can be set by rest and I’ll get a reading while I plink.
I’ve had them work 80% of the time as well as 50% which is a nightmare. I have a roof over head. Which I think is part of my problem.
Presently I have approx. 15 springs to change.
Garmin looks like it will fit needs. Crow
How do you know it is accurate ?? Did some tests many years back and found that lighting can make a big difference on velocity readings as well as height over screens and distance to the crono. Have had my Pro Chrono for well over 30 years, used daily when I had my tuning business. Built a plywood stand about 40" long with a trap at the back. Built a riser on the front that xenters the gun barrel and maintains the same height over the screens. Also has it's own light system. Set it up at the 95 world championship match, along with numerous other chrono setups. Some were in sunlite, some shade, some with different lighting systems. We moved them around to change the lights, sunny or cloudy, raised and lowered the gun barrels etc and we all watched the velocities change, some drastically !! My setup never changed and would always record the proper numbers. Point here is...moving a chrono around changing lights and barrel angle and distances above can all affect your numbers, could be as much as 30 plus fps. Fix your setup so everything stays the same even if you switch guns, distances and lighting...makes a big difference !!
Have model 36 machine gun chrono. Too much hassle. Unless nothing else will do (15 rps checking for regulator chocking).
Thanks for your solid advice. Makes sense to consistently keep the crony in same position. I may make a jig or mark the table to keep it the same. Crow
I just looked up the Oehlers. I’m sure of it’s accuracy, but for me too much setup.
I’ve checked out both FX and the Garmin on u-tube. I like the size of Garmin. I think the FX is a notch above with 2 radars vs. 1. Also more data avalible. They both shot within 3-4 fps. of each other.
Crow
Game changer, baby.
I have the Caldwell with the light kit and have very good results with it. I take the scope off so I can aim it correctly and don't get any errors.
