Reasonable results but cheap tripod that broke - Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph

Two of the plastic latches that hold the extended legs in place tore after one use. The legs were not very stable. The chrono itself gave reasonably accurate readings by comparing a factory load with a known powder & bullet to a reload of the same. It's reasonably accurate (+/- 100FPS)with 1500 FPS handgun loads for target shooting and hunting. I don't include reload self - defense reloads because in today's prosecutorial environment it doesn't make sense to carry reloads. There are a lot of external variables that must be controlled to get good repeatable results. Just like reloading it takes tinkering and practice with your equipment to get desired results. If you are fortunate to have access to an indoor range or a sheltered bench at your outdoor range those variables are much more controllable and will give you significantly better results. For the price, if you to learn how to use it, is a decent value. If you are working on match rifle loads you are not going to be satisfied. Either way plan to buy a better tripod at an equal or greater cost to your initial investment if you are going to use it a lot.