Page 2 - Shooting Chrony Beta Chronograph, Blue Reviews

Very portable. Folds up nicely and fits easily on a tripod. It worked flawlessly on a cloudy day (you don't need the diffusers on a cloudy day). I have not yet tried it on a sunny day. It will not work at dusk FYI.

Instruction manual wasn't organized well. They should have started with "Basic Operations", instead you have to dig deep into the manual to learn essential things such as how to save data.

Works with firearms too! I used it to clock my different 223 loads and I could easily see which load has the most consistent speed.

The value for my money and the quality of the Chrony, it may not look as snazzy as some on the market but you'll be pressed to find a better one for the money!

Include a soft case with every Chrony they can't set them back that much to include one. Someone down to earth to explain the instructions a bit clearer.

I have read a couple of reviews of people complaining about not having a battery hold down. Folks that is what the small spring is for lift it up and slide your battery under it, there are even 3 little extruded supports to hold the 9V in place!

Price. Easy Setup. Easy To Use.

Requires expensive accessories for downloading to a computer.

If using with firearms be aware of the muzzle blast. Had to move the unit about ten feet from the bench to get accurate readings.

Light weight and poratble

Make all parts link together better so they stay even when you move it around.

Good chrony to take with you wherever you go shooting especialy outdoors.

Very useful tool. Very easy to set up and start using.

Resetting the memory is complicated for a first time user. There is a short learning curve to use the various display options and memory reset. Making it work with fluorescent lighting would be very helpful.

Using a camera tripod works great. This chrony does not work with fluorescent lighting. Incandescent or halogen lights must be used.

Excellent shooting chrony, it does exactly what it is suppose to do. I am a little disappointed as I thought the quality would be top notch, but the sensor up front was parted in half, like it needs to be snapped together better. It works the way it is, so I am not going to force it together. No 9volt holder? I guess the battery just flops around on the inside dangling from it's wire? etc... Over all, good chrony for the price. Just a few minor things I would of expected (see below).

Would be nice to see at least a soft case included in the price. Better quality checks. 9volt battery holder of some type so it just isn't flopping around during folding - unfolding.

Maybe purchase a case with this when you purchase as you will need one to keep it clean and in good condition over the years. Install a batter box to hold your batter like it should have. I would recommend spending the little extra money and getting a beta model over the red (alpha) model just so you have more shooting strings. You may not need them know, but once you get hit by the pellet bug and you start shooting a lot you are going to wish you had the extra shot strings.

Good quality, easy to use, nice features.

Include lights for indoor use.

Will not work under florescent lights.

I like all the functions of this chrony and it is well made. The rear photo sensor took a shot from me..........ooops! And all the damage there was to the unit was a piece of plastic was chipped off. The top photo sensor tents are made better than past years.

The clear function is a bit testy at first to learn and it would be nice to have a more simple way of doing all these functions.

This particular chrony can do almost everything you would ever need. That is why I chose this model. I give it a 4 on overall rating but would have given a 4.5 if I could.

Once you read the manual's quick start instructions you can be up and shooting. Really useful in testing all my guns for efficency, especially after repairs or mods!!!

Well thought out product.

A great accessory to own, especially if you own a few or more guns. Gives you a definitive way to learn what pellets work best with each gun. Very useful with my PCP rifles, allows me to learn highs, lows, averages and all sorts of information.