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.

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).

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

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...

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.

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.

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.)