I have a chrono, but couldn't tell you the last time I had it out. I know it will need a new battery the next time I use it.

Drawing 30.5", shooting arrows that are approximately 9.5 gpp, I averaged 187 fps with my Crusader. That's shooting with a glove, a regular size (14 strand Dyna '97) string, silencers on the string, and about 8" of .025 serving. In other words, it wasn't stripped down for speed.

To me, about the only thing a chrony is good for is to guage your release--to see how consistent you are. Chrony's can vary, and results can be affected (good or bad, depednind on which way someone wanted to sway the results) depending on the string, release, arrow weight, arrow spine, brace height, etc. etc. etc. For instance, if I could post about a friend averaging 227 fps with his longbow (up to 232), and it would sound very impressive if I left out the arrow specs (way too light).

I heard a quote from one of the Wensel brothers that goes something like this:
"That deer don't care how fast your arrow is going when it flies over his back!"

Don't get me wrong--it's fun to tinker, and I like to have an idea of my speed, but it's not something I'll loose any sleep over.

Chad