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Bushmaster Super Member
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:57 am Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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Now if we can get the chrono to download the info directly into PointBlank...
I use a printer on my Chrony, stick the printout in the box of spent cases after shooting and then enter in to PointBlank when I get home. I guess I could start carrying a laptop to the range, as if I'm not carrying enough junk already!
_________________ Mike
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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:04 am Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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Bushmaster,
Me too. My Pact model 1 keeps everything in memory long enough for me to note the data in my range book. When I get home I get to put it all into the computer to run ballistics on it. It's all part of the game for me. Then I print out the data to put in my record book.......
I have loads from back when I was using a lee loader and a mallet....
Now that is high tech!
_________________ Paul
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gelandangan Super Member
Joined: May 07, 2006 Posts: 6401 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:53 am Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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Bushmaster wrote: |
What gelandangan...You shot them all? Or is that another food source? |
Nah bushy.. its just the dogs imported to Australia has been busy and confusing the gene pool of these "native" Australian dogs.
Over killing in the guise of pests control and fox baits also took a large toll on these animal.
Wouldnt eat any meat eating animal in the bush mate. Never know what you gonna catch later on.. also, Meat eaters are generally unedible anyhow.. Except of course in Asia (eg.china) - Just been to a restaurant that actually serve dog meat.. lost my apetite..
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Now if we can get the chrono to download the info directly into PointBlank... |
I believe the data off a chrony is in RS232 format.. Cant remember.. try and see if they actually give any input into your terminal program. Try 2400 baud.
If it is than its not hard to make a macro to convert the data into PointBlank..
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chambered221 Super Member
Joined: Aug 17, 2007 Posts: 3455 Location: Lost for good !!!
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:44 am Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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Gelan, good idea! Would be a fun project too. I'll check with Chrony to see about format and pinout needed.
_________________ Mike
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crusty Rookie Member
Joined: Mar 06, 2008 Posts: 10 Location: NZ
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:42 pm Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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My only complaint with the Chrony -
The sight screens don't hold up too god against a .577 Snider projectile - POOF!
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semperfaux Rookie Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2008 Posts: 2
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:23 pm Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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gelandangan & Pumpkinslinger
Any progress on the Macro idea,,,seems like it sure would save time
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SingleShotLover Super Member
Joined: Dec 26, 2007 Posts: 1005 Location: Illinois
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11395 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:06 am Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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Crusty and semperfaux...Welcome to this fine site. Pull up a stump and grab a beer.
I'm begining to worry about you guys that keep getting revenge on an inatimate item and shootin' yer chrongraphs. I've only nicked mine when I was starting out with my Pact Mod 1. Learned that when using a scoped rifle you had to set the rifle a few inches higher or you would be a bit low when going across the sensors. 'course I don't have to worry about hitting my read out display and all the electronics...
_________________ I have one nerve left and yer standin' on it...
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LIBERTY A well armed sheep contesting the outcome of the vote... |
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gelandangan Super Member
Joined: May 07, 2006 Posts: 6401 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:58 am Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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or when your .300 whisper bullet exploded when exiting the barrel because of the extreme RPM generated by the barrel twist..
Kapow!!! No more chrony.. Lucky I could fix mine..
Semperfaux, a progress report....
if you read the post time of my comment,
you could see that there is barely 18 hours pass since I wrote that post to the time you replied to it.
There are a few reason that I could not even attempt to actualise the idea until at least 500 hours has pass from now.
If you read some of my recent posts, you may realize that my (shotup and battered) Chrony is 9000 kms (6000 miles) away from me.
Of course I could fast forward the progress if My time is fully compensated.
All good things takes time and free stuff takes even longer.
If you got to be a bit impatient, you may want to help by checking out
the output data format from the chrony.
Any help would be good.
Otherwise, patience is a virtue.
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Bushmaster Super Member
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GUTS Member
Joined: Nov 01, 2007 Posts: 85 Location: South Dakota
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:35 am Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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I bought the cheapest one that Pro Chrono makes. It works good for what I need it for and I haven't even shot it yet!
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phill21 Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2007 Posts: 145 Location: Western Australia
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:16 pm Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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Well hell i am glad that i am not the only one that has a chrony that doesnt like a bullet shot mine with a 243 WSSM 100gr damn but that hurts the back pocket.
phil
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gelandangan Super Member
Joined: May 07, 2006 Posts: 6401 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: chronograph - any recommendations? |
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Bushmaster wrote: |
My gelandangan...You do ramble on... |
Nah Bushy, I'm just testy
having stayed in a place where your communication isn't up to scratch with the local for 10 days do that to you I reckon.
The fact that I absolutely refuse to drink water (cooked or otherwise) because I am worried for the state of my tummy or
anything hot (tea & coffee) because the local temperature is about 33 celcius , I have been existing on light beer for the last 10 days..
gives me constant buzz but leave my mouth taste like a week old sock..
I cant wait to go back to the Great Land of Oz...
So there.. I am testy!!! dont tempt me
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