Which chrony to buy?

[Davio]

good question!!
the gamma chrony comes with some demo software i think
maybe davio can give us a range report when he gets his

Count on it (whether you wanted it or not)!   

[Alrauder]

I've got a couple of chronies, and if I was to start all over again, I'd buy a simple basic model if all you want to do is get velocities. One of mine has all sorts of options and buttons to click etc and I got a bit confused. At the end of the day, I just wanted some figures for ballistics programs and to just see what was happening. Never used an memories or strings. I just write'em down in my notebook...

[sandpiper]

I guess you could just dot the results down then create an excel file making graphs or whatever. I remember seeing posts with graphs but I'm not sure if they were from the chrony printer or a computer printer.

[arkmaker †]

I have the F1 and write down all of my numbers by hand. A printer would be a big help. The chrono connect is something I want to try out someday, but with temps in the mid to high 90's and high humidity a lot of the year, I worry about bringing my laptop outside for the sessions.

[sandpiper]

but with temps in the mid to high 90's and high humidity a lot of the year, I worry about bringing my laptop outside for the sessions.

I thought it would store the info until you hook the pc up. I need to research these things and get one with all the projects I have going on.

[Davio]

FYI and mine... The Gamma will save 1000 shots in memory. 

The printer takes regular paper (like an adding machine), so cheap and easy to get.  The ink roller is a Casio IR-30 / IR-40 or equivalent as is used for cash registers, ATM's etc. and they are approx. $5 each or less over the net. Comes with a 6 volt wall wart, but also takes 4 AA batteries (thankyouverymuch).  The printer connects to the chrony with an included 12 foot cable. It will print velocities as you shoot and/or afterwards.  When done, push button, and Printer gives statistics, such as: LO, HI and Average velocity, Extreme Spread and Standard Deviation. Attach to target or file. It is a document. Printer also functions as a Remote Control . Weight: 1 lbs.; 4" x 7.5" x 1.75" high.

All good stuff and well thought out, I'd say.  We will just see. 

[Serpents Den]

I own a chrony alpha and like it