Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 Well poop. Went out to the range this morning to chrono some loads. Over the past 40 years I have had several chronos. Never shot or damaged any of them. This morning I fired one shot, OK. The next shot pieces went flying. It actually looks like the bullet hit the very top edge of the chrono and a piece went skating down the top and the larger piece angled down into the guts. According to the screen my velocity was somewhere between 37 fps and 11,682 fps. I am not sure if I have met the SASS minimum velocity or exceeded the maximum.
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 So disappointed I did not see a photo with tartan skirt on the box! It's a sad day you can't measure your muzzle velocity. Remember, "It's never too close to miss" GJ
Leroy Luck Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 If you’re looking for a new chrono I can’t recommend the Garmin Xero c1 enough. Thing is super easy to use with almost no setup time. Costly little thing, but it’s worth it.
Erasmus Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 My buddy and I went out to chrono some black powder stuff when he ended up shooting mine just a couple of months ago. So it goes. I'll end up picking up one of those Garmins. That'll make it easier to use at the public range too.
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted August 29, 2024 Author Posted August 29, 2024 Yeah but I am merely a humble peasant and those Garmins are $600 bucks.
Doug E Turtle Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 Might also look at LabRadar as an alternative...$350 at Scheel's currently.
Eyesa Horg Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 For the money, one like you kilt works pretty nice! Before shooting it anyway.
Youngson Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 1 hour ago, Leroy Luck said: If you’re looking for a new chrono I can’t recommend the Garmin Xero c1 enough. Thing is super easy to use with almost no setup time. Costly little thing, but it’s worth it. This . Best shooting money I have ever spent.
Rattlesnake Slim Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 There is NOTHING that Larsen has only one of. I'm sure by now he has broken out one of his backups.
Frederick Jackson Turner Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 As a member of the kilt wearing community, I know that it is possible to ascertain, with some accuracy, the velocity of a projectile fired below the kilt, between the legs, and above terra firma. You're still good to go. Cheers, FJT
Erasmus Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 1 hour ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Yeah but I am merely a humble peasant and those Garmins are $600 bucks. That's why I said I'll "end up" picking one up instead of "I did" pick one up! I used my photo gate chrono for a long time and had any number of frustrations to the point that I considered getting a lab radar years ago but couldn't really justify the cost. The Garmin unit is more expensive still but everyone seems to like it better. I'll just keep putting quarters in the swear jar...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted August 29, 2024 Author Posted August 29, 2024 Definitely do not want to hit the sky screen with that set-up FJT.
Dred Bob Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 I've been using a Labradar for years but it was almost like work. Great results loved it but. Bought the Garmin this year and worth every penny. Just being able to stick it in a pocket and not worry about aiming it is worth the money and it captures every shot. Even used it in indoor ranges standing almost shoulder to shoulder with other shooters and it only picked up one shot that wasn't mine. If you're even remotely on the fence err on the side of the Garmin.
Modoc Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 @Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933, I was in a similar boat needing to fix/replace my Ohler 35P. The cost of one was within $50 of the Garmin 😱 I bit the bullet and hope that I get 30 years of use from the Garmin like I did the Ohler. Much nicer/easier to use (no shutting the range down for adjustments). Speaking of Kilt…
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 4 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Yeah but I am merely a humble peasant and those Garmins are $600 bucks. I got one for sale if interested. 😄
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 had 2 come home that way , when used by family gave up and did not replace em
Wild Eagle Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 You're doing much better than me. I've shot mine 4 times and it still works. To kill it with only one shot you are obviously a better aim.😄
Preacherman Posted August 30, 2024 Posted August 30, 2024 I usually just hit the wires. I guess I need to aim better. Wire hits are not good!
Cholla Posted August 30, 2024 Posted August 30, 2024 Welcome to the club. My next one will be a Garmin or equivalent.
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted August 30, 2024 Author Posted August 30, 2024 Having chucked out an antique Shooting Chrony (the early one with the cardboard screens) a few months ago I did not have a backup! So I went to Sportsman's Warehouse but they were out. Sheels is a 90 mile round trip and with traffic is about a three hour trek. So I ordered one from Amazon at 2:00 pm. It was delivered at 5:00 pm. So instead of driving to Sheels I got a nice nap. Here it is charging. Have to pay for it somehow so I had to cut Mr. Moto's rations. Mr. Moto is not amused.
Hells Comin Posted August 30, 2024 Posted August 30, 2024 27 minutes ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Having chucked out an antique Shooting Chrony (the early one with the cardboard screens) a few months ago I did not have a backup! So I went to Sportsman's Warehouse but they were out. Sheels is a 90 mile round trip and with traffic is about a three hour trek. So I ordered one from Amazon at 2:00 pm. It was delivered at 5:00 pm. So instead of driving to Sheels I got a nice nap. Here it is charging. Have to pay for it somehow so I had to cut Mr. Moto's rations. Mr. Moto is not amused. U should test it tomorrow at Cowtown say about 6:30 am
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted August 30, 2024 Posted August 30, 2024 10 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: I am not sure if I have met the SASS minimum velocity or exceeded the maximum. Dead chronos tell no tales. 😆
Crisco Posted August 30, 2024 Posted August 30, 2024 If the outfit that made that chrono is still in business, they guaranteed to fix anything you did to it for $25. When I shot mine, they replaced it for $25, but stuck the plastic face with the .44 caliber hole on the new unit.
Rattlesnake Slim Posted August 30, 2024 Posted August 30, 2024 2 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Mr. Moto is not amused. You better sleep with one eye open my friend.
Happy Jack, SASS #20451 Posted August 30, 2024 Posted August 30, 2024 I don't want to rain on the Garmin party but LabChrono has a NEW similar produce at the same price and it is in a METAL case so you don't need to buy a shell for it.
Oak Ridge Regulator Posted August 30, 2024 Posted August 30, 2024 Kind of looks like you killed it, skinned it and gutted it at the same time !
Chief Rick Posted August 30, 2024 Posted August 30, 2024 3 hours ago, Happy Jack, SASS #20451 said: I don't want to rain on the Garmin party but LabChrono has a NEW similar produce at the same price and it is in a METAL case so you don't need to buy a shell for it. You don't need a metal shell for the Garmin. Am I missing something? I had a LabRadar. It worked well. The Garmin Xero works as well or better and is more portable. Time will tell if a new product has the same ease of use and reliability as the Garmin.
Buck Garrett Posted August 31, 2024 Posted August 31, 2024 Howdy Larsen, Enjoy the new chrono. You will be hard pressed to shoot it. I found this case to work very well.
paradiddle Posted August 31, 2024 Posted August 31, 2024 On 8/29/2024 at 10:24 AM, Leroy Luck said: If you’re looking for a new chrono I can’t recommend the Garmin Xero c1 enough. Thing is super easy to use with almost no setup time. Costly little thing, but it’s worth it. These are the bees knees.
Cholla Posted August 31, 2024 Posted August 31, 2024 On 8/30/2024 at 9:55 AM, Happy Jack, SASS #20451 said: I don't want to rain on the Garmin party but LabChrono has a NEW similar produce at the same price and it is in a METAL case so you don't need to buy a shell for it. Please post a link. I can't find LabChrono. I found the new LabRadar. https://buymylabradar.com/products/labradar-lx-new-product
Smokin Gator SASS #29736 Posted August 31, 2024 Posted August 31, 2024 26 minutes ago, Cholla said: Please post a link. I can't find LabChrono. I found the new LabRadar. https://buymylabradar.com/products/labradar-lx-new-product Less then 3" square. At first I thought that was the display screen size. Unless I'm just seeing this wrong.
Kid Rich Posted September 1, 2024 Posted September 1, 2024 Well that settles that. I guess edgers really do count. kR
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