Reviews - Shooting Chrony Steel Chronograph, Black w/ Numbered Shot Velocities - F1 Reviews - Q5-SY-F1

Author: barefoot1 from missouri on May 5, 2013
Pros:  easy and accurate
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

barefoot1 wrote:

I just wanted a simple to use real time crono to test reloads this is easy to use without all the complicated data

Author: iceboy (verified customer) from reykjavik on Mar 4, 2013
Would recommend:  yes

iceboy wrote:

Easy to set up. Good and stabel, but light and does not take up big space when not in use

Author: wrglrwr1 from Phoenix, Arizona on Feb 24, 2013
Would recommend:  yes

wrglrwr1 wrote:

Good Chronograph for the money, easy to set up and use, haven't had any issues with it

Author: toosurly (verified customer) , Experienced shooter, novice reloader, CC permit holder, NRA member, from Jamestown, NC on Feb 21, 2013
Pros:  Good value (bought mine on sale)
Cons:  Everyone wants to borrow it
Would recommend:  yes

toosurly wrote:

This chrony is a good value for the money and a great tool to own. I bought it to see which lots of my long-term-storage rifle ammo were losing their velocity (so I could shoot them first), and to help me develop custom handgun loads with various bullets and powders. It works great for both jobs. I think anyone who hand loads should own a chrony. My only problem is saying "no" when friends ask to borrow it (unless they take me along).

Author: fj (verified customer) from Florida on Feb 7, 2013
Pros:  cheap
Cons:  cheap
Would recommend:  no

fj wrote:

The plastic wings keep popping of the metal rods, even when you are not firing around It does work when it stays together

Author: Chevota from Southern CA on Jul 12, 2012
Pros:  It does what it says and thank god Crony's exist
Cons:  I get a lot of errors
Would recommend:  yes

Chevota wrote:

My one and only complaint is I get a lot of errors which can be a real drag sometimes. For example if I'm working up a load and have five loads to test it has sometimes given 4-5 failures in a row so I have to go home, load more and back to the range. Very frustrating! I found a solution by using two Crony's, chances of both giving an error are rare. Other than that I love them, they're an invaluable tool.

Author: EF (verified customer) , shooter, from Ridgecrest, CA on Apr 23, 2012
Pros:  value, simplicity
Cons:  need to do the math yourself
Would recommend:  yes

EF wrote:

No complaints for the price. Just bring a calculator and do the statistics by hand. Short base means you need to get it set up real straight on a tripod with the bore for best accuracy, but I'm OK with that.

Author: kasey1 (verified customer) from Fennville Mi on Feb 11, 2012
Pros:  compact, easy setup
Cons:  wish it had more features
Would recommend:  yes

kasey1 wrote:

I've shot over a hundred rounds through this with 22 to 7mm stw with no problems for the base model it does what it's supposed to do.

Author: steve from Alberta on Jul 12, 2011
Pros:  easy to use
Would recommend:  yes

steve wrote:

it is my second one, lost my first one

Author: chorrisberger (verified customer) from Michigan on Jul 7, 2011
Pros:  Simple to use - good value - compact works great
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

chorrisberger wrote:

I did not need a professional unit just wanted one that measured the FPS - tested with commercial ammo and the loads compared very well to advertised FPS - I found some brands underpowered so I may stay away from those loads. But overall it does the job - fun to see how different loads and different guns affect the speed.