Chrono recommendations?
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Topic: Chrono recommendations?
Posted By: KiwiTR6
Subject: Chrono recommendations?
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 8:30pm
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Looking to buy a chrono for checking my PCPs, any advice as to what works and/or what to avoid? ------------- FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25 Walther Reign M2 .22 Evanix AR6 .22 FX Dreamline Classic .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Air Chief Junior .177 ($100 Challenge) |
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Posted By: RangerPete
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2023 at 9:51am
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Hi Kiwi, Most work as they should. But as with anything in life, u get what u pay for. Most of the expensive ones have more features then the average guy needs. I think some also have velocity ranges that they work with in, so check if it will suit your needs, meaning arrows travel at 200-320fps, pellets travel at 400-1200fps, bullets travel from 900-4000fps. An experiance I had last week… 🤔 chronographs work with light, there are two sensors usually looking up, and they measure a very slight changes in the amount of light they are recording, ie, the “shadow” of the pellet passing over the sensor triggers it. This means they will not work under artificial lights lights like LCD’s that flicker extreamly fast. Some will come with defusers to help with that. I was struggeling to get mine to give me readings indoors, so I had to go outdoors, but it’s been dark cloudy overcast raining for days so again I was struggeling for days to get any readings. Very frustrating. Pauly has a very fancy one which has its own light sources and therefore none of the problems mine (and many others) would have. Hope some of that helps. Pete. ------------- Walk quietly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: KiwiTR6
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2023 at 1:01pm
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Thanks Pete. I'm about to purchase yet another PCP (yep, it's a very deep rabbit hole!), this one from Ron Young and he also has the FX Mk2 chrono. The price is not a great deal more than your average chrono and it's compact, quick to set up and doesn't suffer from the light issues. The on-line reviews are excellent so it seems to be a no-brainer really. ------------- FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25 Walther Reign M2 .22 Evanix AR6 .22 FX Dreamline Classic .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Air Chief Junior .177 ($100 Challenge) |
Posted By: RangerPete
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2023 at 3:02pm
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I don’t have any experiance of those, but if it’s got good reviews, I’d say go for it 👍🏻 ------------- Walk quietly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2023 at 5:21pm
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Mine ain't that flash, but it doesn't require anything else like light source, or phone with app. Jusgt turn it on and go. It does record strings and averages. Simple to change pellet weight and it shows pellet speed and energy after each shot. It's been faultless and well worth the money. LMBR Chrony from Poland. You can see the display in my 362 thread. |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2023 at 6:52pm
| Seen the FX in use, nice bit of kit. |
Posted By: KiwiTR6
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2023 at 9:34am
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Thanks Pauly. Very well priced for what it can do and if it weren't for the compact size of the FX plus the fact that I can buy it locally, I'd definitely be importing one. The ability to use the FX without having to shoot through it is the deal maker. ------------- FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25 Walther Reign M2 .22 Evanix AR6 .22 FX Dreamline Classic .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Air Chief Junior .177 ($100 Challenge) |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2023 at 3:25pm
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Yea, the good thing about the FX is that you can punch paper a lot easier while recording speeds. (Allowing for any drop if it's mounted on the barrel) But it was just my preference to keep it as simple as possible. I used to have one of the older style and used LED strip lights over the sensors so I could shoot it in any conditions. This worked fine, but lots of bits and pieces.
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Posted By: Billbobnz
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2023 at 3:30pm
| an FX chrony came up on trade me over the weekend |
Posted By: KiwiTR6
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2023 at 3:36pm
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Do you have the listing number as I can't find it? Perhaps it's sold already. ------------- FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25 Walther Reign M2 .22 Evanix AR6 .22 FX Dreamline Classic .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Air Chief Junior .177 ($100 Challenge) |
Posted By: jwabfrog
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 8:48am
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Still on trademe https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/hunting-shooting/air-guns-parts/air-rifles/listing/4229863539?bof=kGHAsqmZ
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Posted By: KiwiTR6
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 8:57am
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Thanks for that but for the extra $80 I think I'll buy a new one with a warranty. Cheers. ------------- FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25 Walther Reign M2 .22 Evanix AR6 .22 FX Dreamline Classic .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Air Chief Junior .177 ($100 Challenge) |
Posted By: nunga
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 10:49am
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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! ------------- 2nd place HP springer - WFTF World Championships 2014 |
Posted By: jwabfrog
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 11:03am
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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/ |
Posted By: KiwiTR6
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 12:25pm
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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? ------------- FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25 Walther Reign M2 .22 Evanix AR6 .22 FX Dreamline Classic .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Air Chief Junior .177 ($100 Challenge) |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 1:53pm
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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. |
Posted By: KiwiTR6
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 2:31pm
Which model Pauly? I see there are several including a small fully enclosed R2 airgun only unit and a larger R2A model. ------------- FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25 Walther Reign M2 .22 Evanix AR6 .22 FX Dreamline Classic .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Air Chief Junior .177 ($100 Challenge) |
Pauly5 wrote:Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 2:44pm
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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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Posted By: KiwiTR6
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 2:48pm
Thanks, that's the one I was looking at. I'll place my order shortly  ------------- FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25 Walther Reign M2 .22 Evanix AR6 .22 FX Dreamline Classic .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Air Chief Junior .177 ($100 Challenge) |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 3:01pm
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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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Posted By: KiwiTR6
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 3:13pm
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This one comes with a bluetooth adaptor. No shipping specified so I'm just waiting on a response. https://www.ebay.com/itm/254998968099?hash=item3b5f1f7723:g:adYAAOSwOyRgs9Rq&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwA2iwgj9UqJPxLjPh44C25jjhevflqw%2Ft3gntYqBmgJ78509ehqBymRNFLRolR7Trb6EeJgzPV1F45Liw8U45uLxJ%2FyWpfuY1Bh8ESerMvMAmXFmcvu6NyEdg3O5PPpF0QTquAmE4uEyBqe9PRkOnukhDSrkvDKk6uianUxmeJYOlWJFUg9Iznid9sU6O9jfUwZA%2FntqrIqyFJUxzKLRIPxV%2FScFS6gVxnr7nc5v%2Fb0w4E0nuy9lqQD4XsDtUYpC5Q%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9SFxeasYg Yep, buying new stuff is fun - I've been into this for less than a year and have just ordered my 4th PCP! I'm addicted, and a very long way down that rabbit hole I was warned about....
------------- FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25 Walther Reign M2 .22 Evanix AR6 .22 FX Dreamline Classic .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Air Chief Junior .177 ($100 Challenge) |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 3:36pm
| That's interesting, I didn't know about the blue tooth adapter, cool. |
Posted By: chopsuey
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2023 at 2:32pm
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KiwiTR6 did you pull trigger on the chrono? I have an fx chrony, I would recommend! so easy portable and convenient. Hasn't let me down
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Posted By: KiwiTR6
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2023 at 3:44pm
Thanks for the offer but I've decided to go ahead with the LMBR RA2 out of Poland. Just working through the remote purchasing process at the moment. ------------- FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25 Walther Reign M2 .22 Evanix AR6 .22 FX Dreamline Classic .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Air Chief Junior .177 ($100 Challenge) |