What are people using? Now i'm reloading I guess I should probably be hink about getting one at some point in the not too distant future
Know nothing about them so all advice appreciated
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What are people using? Now i'm reloading I guess I should probably be hink about getting one at some point in the not too distant future
Know nothing about them so all advice appreciated
Prochrono are good value for money and mine is always within about 10fps when I check against drops at distance.
Matt I have one, seems to be way out until it warms up? You had any similar issues? Mines about 80fps out when cold.Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt2308
I've got a Magnetospeed here in a few days. On the more expensive side but I like the idea of no screens etc and if I just want to know fps I can just shoot the nearest tree :XD:
Not after top of the line, only wanting to hunt out to 400-500m so not wanting to shot wings off flies at a mile and a half
It doesn't matter how much you spend on a chrony, you still have to validate the data by shooting your rifle at various LR distances.Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
A more accurate velocity will just give you closer starting point :)
Are you saying dont use one just measure drop at known distances?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg
Cant beat actual real data :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Markgibsonr25
more information is nice to have but they're not essential to shoot at the distances OP is talking about.Quote:
Originally Posted by Markgibsonr25
measuring the drop and working out the velocity and fine tuning it as you get further out with more measurements with comparisons on a free phone app is plenty good enough . . your going to have to shoot out to those ranges anyway to validate chrony readings
i have a chrony but seldom use it . . . shoot and measure the drops to me is kinda enjoyable . . but then i only shoot medium range hunting rifles with one powder type at a time, super low ES don't mean much to me, good enough for the job is all i require
Now I have a good spot out to 1km I may not end up getting one then. Much more fun to get real data!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
A way i found good was to zero at 100 and then shoot a group at say 300 without dialling at all. Measure the drop, tutu with speed in the ballistic app to get the same drop then check at further ranges :D good to goQuote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
I haven't noticed temperature making any noticeable difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Lighting conditions can make it play up a bit in very bright or dull conditions, but I've verified against my 338 Lapua Improved out past a mile and with my other rifles at long range and have been impressed with it for what it cost.
(I didn't buy it in NZ and it was a lot cheaper than they are here).
How accurate have you found yours to be after it warms up?
Dunno, ive half given up on it ha ha. Mate used it last weekend and said it got quite close to validated speed after he had been shooting for a while. I just think its shitQuote:
Originally Posted by Matt2308
Xactly wot I do!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Magnetospeed for me
@223nut you can borrow mine if you want, you shoot it you bought it though... :thumbsup:
Will bear it in mind, just went into chch for a few things, the city the ells guns had no 2206h or half the stuff I wanted....so gunna have to check if Kaikoura does and go find some
@223nut gunworks is one of the best places for reloading gear/supplies in chch. There website is usually up to date, or give them a ring. They will get in most things you want.
gunworks.co.nz
Problem is its on the wrong side of town..... Then again whats another 20Min when I got 2+ hours anyway
They are well worth visiting, excellent service, was in their today dropping off a rifle thats going to get a bit of a makeover and I always walk away from there feeling really confident that what I ask for is what I will get, they also go out of their way to help with anything. Well worth an extra 20 mins drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut