Looking to buy a chronograph

[11Charlie]

I'm looking at buying one. I just started reloading and I am told this is a must. So what do you guys own and what do you recommend.

I'm not rich so be nice to me please. Getting set up has been fun but expensive on the pocket book.

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[Stomper]

Don't believe him.... his wife is his sugar mamma!!

 

[11Charlie]

Don't believe him.... his wife is his sugar mamma!!

She is pretty sweet now if I could just get her to make more money!!

 

[Joe13]

I'm sure most of them are accurate enough to work.

Just don't shoot it.

 

[11Charlie]

@v0lcom13sn0w which one did you buy?

 

[osprey]

In my mind utility and price point intersect at the sporter model of the magneto speed chrono. I have been using the higher end model for several years now and it has been working great. I believe the basic hardware is the same for both models.

 

[11Charlie]

In my mind utility and price point intersect at the sporter model of the magneto speed chrono. I have been using the higher end model for several years now and it has been working great. I believe the basic hardware is the same for both models.

Do you have a link? Also what are they running in price?

 

[osprey]

MAGNETOSPEED CHRONOGRAPH SPORTER KIT - Graf & Sons

I think they occaisionally go on sale for a bit less. If you want to chrono a lot of handgun stuff this may not be the one for you, but I have cobbled mine on a board and made it work for occasional handgun chrono work.

 

[11Charlie]

MAGNETOSPEED CHRONOGRAPH SPORTER KIT - Graf & Sons

I think they occaisionally go on sale for a bit less. If you want to chrono a lot of handgun stuff this may not be the one for you, but I have cobbled mine on a board and made it work for occasional handgun chrono work.

Thanks osprey that is a way better price than I was finding them for.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

@v0lcom13sn0w which one did you buy?

theres a caldwell one sportsmans has that comes with a tripod. thats what i got

 

[NW Backpacker]

I don't reload, but I wonder what percentage of reloaders have a chronograph? I'll bet most do not own one. Nice to have I'd think, but for making plinking ammo I'd think it was not a necessity. See how nice I am to your pocket book?

 

[Joe13]

I don't reload, but I wonder what percentage of reloaders have a chronograph? I'll bet most do not own one. Nice to have I'd think, but for making plinking ammo I'd think it was not a necessity. See how nice I am to your pocket book?

If it were me I'd want one so I could compare my reloads to factory ammo

 

[osprey]

Really the only way to be safe when pushing the upper end load data without pressure testing equipment. Also really handy when developing sub loads.

 

[11Charlie]

I think I found one for a good deal. @Dyjital has one for sale and is willing to drive to PDX to meet me.

 

[AMT]

This was on sale for Black Friday. I believe it was around $68 on sale.

https://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-720...8-1-spons&keywords=caldwell+chronograph&psc=1


I need to get it to the range and try out some load recipes.

 

[11Charlie]

This was on sale for Black Friday. I believe it was around $68 on sale.

https://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-720...8-1-spons&keywords=caldwell+chronograph&psc=1


I need to get it to the range and try out some load recipes.

Thats the one dyjital has for sale.

 

[AMT]

Thats the one dyjital has for sale.

I know. Mine was bought, wrapped and put under the Christmas tree long before he posted his for sale.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

I think I found one for a good deal. @Dyjital has one for sale and is willing to drive to PDX to meet me.

nice! i thought i saw him having one for sale

 

[Member 5605]

I know. Mine was bought, wrapped and put under the Christmas tree long before he posted his for sale.

No way, you had yours like three years ago?

 

[AMT]

No way, you had yours like three years ago?

Wait, what.... Didn't you just have one for sale? Someone had one for sale just after I bought mine. Someone also put a Hornady Case Trimmer for sale JUST AFTER I BOUGHT MINE....

I missed out on 2 good deals.