My old shooting partner got his with a M95 Marlin .45/70. Chrony fixed it but it wasn't cheap.
Even after I armor plated mine with Lexan, it kept taking GCs. Anybody blast one and need the housing only, I got one./beagle
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My old shooting partner got his with a M95 Marlin .45/70. Chrony fixed it but it wasn't cheap.
Even after I armor plated mine with Lexan, it kept taking GCs. Anybody blast one and need the housing only, I got one./beagle
I was shooting through my chrony with a .40 cal pistol when the guy next to me let go with a 45-70 just as I was pulling the trigger. Startled me just enough to cause a flinch. Goodbye chrony, hello dead chrony club.
With all of these Chrony's being shot, you would think they would sell 'em with scoring zones printed on them.
10 points for the screen out to 1 point for the diffuser. :violin:
Chrony Armor Designer Series?
Bob T
I have really enjoyed this thread. After seeing Jbunny's armored chrony, I know how to get those 100 and 200 yard ballistics readings. I never had the nerve to try it without.
I hope to stay a virgin in this catagory though.
Tippet was with me when i blasted mine, 125 grain .308 strolling at 3200. looked good through the scope but the bullet kissed the case. couldn't believe the frag damage... Chrony is a great company with outstanding customer service.
Yep guaranteed customers HEHEHE. I think there is an invisable bullseye on the front.
Bob T
I fear the day I shoot mine. I have been very careful so far, however I am fully aware that one day I will put a bullet through it. Hopefully that will keep me from doing so. But I also thought I would never have a negligent discharge, and unfortunately I have had 3 over the past 17 years. Thankfully I always follow the keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
They say that there are 2 kinds of M/C riders. Those that have gone down and those that will go down.
There are 2 kinds of duelly pichup trucks. Those with fenders knocked off and those that will be knocked off.
And, evidently 2 kinds of chronographs.
It's a wonder they bother putting the display on the unit at all. I'm gonna spend the few extra buck for the one with the remote display.
The best way to NOT shoot it is to probably put a bullseye over the display.:bigsmyl2:
When I get my replacement I am going to find a way to put the rods at a different location also. As was mentioned here , if you hit one it will take out the sensor.
Bob T
Now you guys are making me nervous for my chrony!
My buddy reloads shotshells and wanted them clocked but didn't have the guts to shoot over my chrony himself. I did the honors and just taped a double layer of cardboard over the front to protect from a wayward wad. I've got the model with the remote readout. Chrony survived just fine... perhaps I was only lucky.
Seeing Jbunny's bullet-proofing made me think... What about a tube (or two) of ballistic gel in front of the chrony's face? Save the chrony and get some bullet expansion data in the process!
I've never shot my chronograph, but I have executed a few skyscreens.
I blew a hole through my 1st one with a Grease Cookie on top of 85 grns of elaphant 2f black. No wads, nothing. Right on top of the powder!
45Bpcr
Always use a rest, always use a target and your Chrony will live a long and happy life.