I need a chronograph does anyone have a recommendation on what to buy?

runner,

The Oehler 35P ( p = printer ) has been a very good chrono for some years, higher end for price. The CHRONY GAMMA series has worked well for me also, can purchase with a printer. Those oare the ones I have personal experience with.

Doc

I use a Prochrono Digital. I think it was about $120 through Cabela's, if memory serves.

I used one of the chrony ones for two shots, then it broke. Others have had GREAT experiences with them. I went to the Oehler 35P and LOVE it. Found mine for a steal, so that made it even better. Used ones can be found on ebay that are in like new condition. I think most people get them and think they will use them a lot, then sell them 6 months later with hardly any use on it.

Well, at least that's what I THINK happens! I use mine every time we go shoot. I like to see how close I can get my loads to being exactly the same cause I'm OCD like that.

I have an Ohler 35P as well, and have no complaints.

I will likely be selling my 35P in the near future (Couple of months).

I haven't used it yet, but bought a chrony f-1 off ebay for 75 bucks. once I use it I will let ya know if it works lol

I use a Shooting Chrony that cost me $75 second hand. It works great. It does all I need to to, which is tell me how fast a bullet goes. I don't need all the other bells and whistles that the more expensive units offer.

I used to have an RCBS AmmoMaster chronograph. While it was still working a found it awkward and not very intuitive in its menus and commands. That became irrelevant because it died a couple of months after the warranty expired. Just refused to power up despite trying several new batteries. Checked on the web and this seems to be a common occurrence. Contacted RCBS for advise on how to fix it and was basically told that I needed to buy a new one.

I have now bought a CED M2 chronograph. Much better unit, easier to use and with more functions. I've only recently got it so I can't comment in terms of longevity.

Rod is yours the green one?

Ohler 35P here as well.....love it!

The one I have is blue. It has a remote readout that you can set on the bench which is handy for older eyes.

gotcha. you got a real good deal then!

Just tried mine out today with a couple cylinders full... worked great! mine is the green one without the remote read out, but I am still pretty young so I could read it just fine

well spent 75 bucks... it is going to be fun testing out loads with it!

Thanks for all the input. So many choices, time do to some research !