I am in the process of doing load development and was wondering what chonographs others are using.  I will be using it at the Kokohead range and I'm just trying to figure out if I need some type of stand.  Awhile ago I seen someone with a chrono set-up, and from what I recall it was on a stand and he positioned it infront of the bench.  I'm pretty sure I need a similar set up, but any input would be appreciated.

edit:  I have looked at the post Heavies has made, and although it does sound like a great chrono I was looking for a chrono in the $200 range first.

I got a prochrono digital works great and won't kill your wallet. Yes you will need a stand, I'm using a old camera tripod I had works good just need to put some weights on it if its windy

I'll sell you my shooting chrony for $50 if you are interested.  It well used but works ok depending on lighting, wind, and muzzle flash.

That being said, I tried using a tripod to set up the chrony.  It is ok, but lining everything up is a pain, and the wind makes it sway around alot.  It will mount to any regular camera tripod.  The best way I found to do it was to shoot prone on the left side of the range with the chrony on a wooden board and weighed down with a sand bag, making sure not to block the sensors.

I'll sell you my shooting chrony for $50 if you are interested.  It well used but works ok depending on lighting, wind, and muzzle flash.

That being said, I tried using a tripod to set up the chrony.  It is ok, but lining everything up is a pain, and the wind makes it sway around alot.  It will mount to any regular camera tripod.  The best way I found to do it was to shoot prone on the left side of the range with the chrony on a wooden board and weighed down with a sand bag, making sure not to block the sensors.

Thats a great deal. The Shooting Chrony works well once you understand how it works. Keep it at least 10 feet away or more if you have a fireball coming out of your barrel. I ditched the sky screens and use a flat piece of coroplast over the whole unit - this gives the sensor a solid white background to read from.

I'll sell you my shooting chrony for $50 if you are interested.  It well used but works ok depending on lighting, wind, and muzzle flash.

That being said, I tried using a tripod to set up the chrony.  It is ok, but lining everything up is a pain, and the wind makes it sway around alot.  It will mount to any regular camera tripod.  The best way I found to do it was to shoot prone on the left side of the range with the chrony on a wooden board and weighed down with a sand bag, making sure not to block the sensors.

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I use a shooting chrony on a tripod at about kneeling height and hang a bucket of sand from the tripod for stability.   My tripod is a travel model and not a big beefy tripod.    The sand bucket really stabilizes it.   If it's really windy, you can add water to the sand to make it even heavier.  I set it up on the furthest left side of the rifle range where there are no benches and the ground is pretty flat and the tripod can be 10 feet from the muzzle of the rifle.   I shoot from a kneeling position.  Hard on the knees, but you aren't shooting like that for hours. 

$50 is a good deal.  Got my Shooting Chrony from Amazon.    I have the master chrony which has the LCD display on a 15 foot cord so don't have to struggle to read it.   Check all of your cable connections carefully during the ceasefire or you'll have to wait 30 minutes for the for the cease fire if something isn't right.

I am in the process of doing load development and was wondering what chonographs others are using.  I will be using it at the Kokohead range and I'm just trying to figure out if I need some type of stand.  Awhile ago I seen someone with a chrono set-up, and from what I recall it was on a stand and he positioned it infront of the bench.  I'm pretty sure I need a similar set up, but any input would be appreciated.

edit:  I have looked at the post Heavies has made, and although it does sound like a great chrono I was looking for a chrono in the $200 range first.

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