Was out at the range this morning. Testing for group and had the chrony set up. Last shot and I couldn't read the display. Got up from the bench and discovered that gas checks do come off!!!
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Was out at the range this morning. Testing for group and had the chrony set up. Last shot and I couldn't read the display. Got up from the bench and discovered that gas checks do come off!!!
Looks to me that display is just looking to be hit by something---but I am sorry that it happened to you. Glad I have a Chrony with a remote display...
OUCH!
I think I'm gonna have to get a metal cover for mine, just in case....
There have been some well designed deflectors posted here, most employed Lexan set at an angle. The Lexan allows see through to read the display.
Yep, did the same thing on my Chrony. Blast from my 357 took the front decal display right off. At least mine was cosmetic and Chrony sent me a new one.
After that, I cut some 1/4" Lexan for a small protective shield.
Hopefully yours is a quick and easy (and Cheap!!) fix by replacing the LCD disaply module. If not, I am sure someone here will snatch it up!
Good Luck!!
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Took out the display and the assembly behind it. Don't think it will be cost effective to repair it.
Lexan in front of it , to be sure, on the next one!!
Last edited by rockrat; 08-05-2009 at 07:11 PM.
- What store carries Lexan ?
- About what does it cost ?
- What quantity can you buy this stuff in ? Only a small piece is needed I would think
- How did you mount it ?
I've got a Chrony in transit, I'm hoping it gets here before this weekend. I'll be pumping GC's through it too.
Sorry for your loss Rockrat. I appreciate you bringing this Thread to light.
Tks
Sprue
Check with a shop that repairs windows.
CM
Retired...TWICE. Now just raisin' cows and livin' on borrowed time.
You can probably get it at a glass supplier. Maybe the kind that does shower and windows. I am going to get a piece of aluminum and mount the crony on it and overhang it in the front and mount the Lexan on it. Probably use inch thick and mount it with screws from underneath.
HomeDepot/Lowes carries it also... At least the last time I bought some, and I even had them rough cut it for me.
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Ron
Oh.. so its some pretty thick stuff then. I was thinking more in terms of plexiglass or window thinkness...... thanks!
BTW... I have that same Chrony coming (I think / Pro Digital)
Sprue
There are two kinds of chronos. One's that have been shot! And the one's waiting to be shot!
After reading some of the horror stories here about people accidentally shooting their chrony's, I had better order myself a new one now.There are two kinds of chronos. One's that have been shot! And the one's waiting to be shot!
Mine has been nicked a couple of times, but as nascarkent says it's only a matter of time.
John, a.k.a. Tiny or Stretch
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I don't use gas checks, and my Chrony is far enough from the bench to avoid problems with bullet lube and over-powder wads.There are two kinds of chronos. One's that have been shot! And the one's waiting to be shot!
But, if one of these 550 grain bullets decides to hit it, no piddlin' chunk of Lexan is going to save it.
I sight the bullseye through the bore when adjusting the tripod the Chrony sits on. If that doesn't keep it safe...it was already destined to die before I bought it.
CM
Retired...TWICE. Now just raisin' cows and livin' on borrowed time.
Even an inch thick piece of Lexan wouldn't stop have stopped one of the 975gr slugs @2300fps, I was shooting. Oh well, it lasted 10 years.
ROCK,
where was the gas check in relation ship to the case neck ?? below it ??
mike in co
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Lexan is available at TAP plastics.
A fleck of boolit lube can also damage a chrony.
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Mike, nope, it was still in the case neck. I set the crony about 20yds out, because the muzzle blast can give errors
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