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Thanks for that but for the extra $80 I think I'll buy a new one with a warranty.  Cheers.
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I have a chrony, cost me 300 back in the day. I dont trust it at all. I stopped using it after it said my tuned TX200 had a 200fps spread. The same goes for the chrony that alex has, we had some intersting results the last time at the nationals. I just dont have any faith in these as all.

They are ok to get a general idea but i wouldnt rely too much on them.

My 2 cents anyway!
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I have a prochrono digital that has given me good performance. Useful for measuring FPE and more importantly for giving me muzzle velocity to use in ballistics apps like the Hawke app. If you have a rangefinder you can estimate pellet drop / holdover required. I haven't had any issues with odd readings etc. Biggest issue is ensuring good lighting with sunlight - already discussed. I have used i indoors close to a sunny window. 
https://reloadingdirect.co.nz/shop/chronographs/prochrono-paintball/
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Thanks nunga, that's the sort of advice I was hoping for.  Would you go for the Prochrono that jwabfrog has recommended above or the Polish one that Pauly is using?
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The LMBR is probably more expensive, but having had the Prochrono style chrony before, the compact size, onboard lighting and quick setup of the LMBR is a big factor. It can be used on it's side or in any position as long as the projectile passes through the beams.
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Originally posted by Pauly5 Pauly5 wrote:

The LMBR is probably more expensive, but having had the Prochrono style chrony before, the compact size, onboard lighting and quick setup of the LMBR is a big factor. It can be used on it's side or in any position as long as the projectile passes through the beams.



Which model Pauly? I see there are several including a small fully enclosed R2 airgun only unit and a larger R2A model.
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This is the same as mine. And I think it's direct from manufacturer. Hopefully that  address gets you to it.  It's the R2A model I have.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255733709527?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=u3Vtej45TYS&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=5yXh3i32RHi&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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Thanks, that's the one I was looking at.  I'll place my order shortly Thumbs Up
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The other things I like about it is it uses 2 x AA batteries, but 12v DC input plug too, and it has the female threaded base for mounting on a bi pod.

But exciting. Love it when people buy stuff.
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