Blackened Chronograph

[stratofisher1]

I shot last weekend with my chronograph. It was coated in black after about 30 shots. Are there any tricks to using the chronograph with a muzzleloader. Never had this problem with my bow or centerfire. I am thinking Saranwrap or something to cover it, but just looking to see if anyone else has some innovative ideas.

[skeeter 7MM]

Wood box, in lay lexan for top and front. You'll need to drill a couple holes for the skyscreens to be placed and done. I know a gentlemen is making them for this purpose, have seen a similar design posted on here before.

If you have a shooting chrony they make a splatter guardthat is meant for use with paintball guns..not overally durable but isn't a huge investment either(I believe around 15 bucks).

[Wolfhound76]

ORIGINAL: stratofisher1

I shot last weekend with my chronograph. It was coated in black after about 30 shots. Are there any tricks to using the chronograph with a muzzleloader. Never had this problem with my bow or centerfire. I am thinking Saranwrap or something to cover it, but just looking to see if anyone else has some innovative ideas.

A buddy of mine makes something you might want to look at: http://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=300

[sabotloader]

stratofisher1

The box is really a terrific and probably the best idea when shooting ML's as it provides a lot of protection.

I have wrapped mine in oven basting tin foil - the real heavy stuff then cut out the windows on top and covered them with clear tape. I wipe mine down after each use with a dampened towel also.

The box would save all of this + it is only a matter of time until you shoot it with a sabot - if you are using sabots... It is sort of like Russian roulette...

[Roskoe]

After blowing away two chronographs over the years - one recently with a sabot - I have gone to placing a large brick in front of the display. Only thing sticking up for a sabot to impact is the steel rods and sunshade.

[stratofisher1]

I will be constucting the box as soon as I have some spare time. I didn't risk it shooting today. Did not need a sabot kill. Thanks for the advice.

[eldeguello]

ORIGINAL: stratofisher1

I shot last weekend with my chronograph. It was coated in black after about 30 shots. Are there any tricks to using the chronograph with a muzzleloader. Never had this problem with my bow or centerfire. I am thinking Saranwrap or something to cover it, but just looking to see if anyone else has some innovative ideas.

I place my Chrony 10' or 15' (exactly to center of box) downrange. I have never had any BP fouling on it doing it this way. Correct for MV by adding +- 15 FPS to the instrumental velocity. (Army ordnance chronographs small arms ammo at 78 feet from the muzzle.)