Whats the deal with Chronographs?
#1
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From: Montezuma Iowa USA
Whats the story on chronographs and sabots? I get reliable readings from my ShootingChrony on my bow and other weapons. When I go to saboted ML bullets things get screwy. I might get three accurate readings in a row, then something like 3,855 FPS, or 724 FPS. Ridiculous speed readings. Then back to good readings.
Does anybody else have this problem? Is it due to the two projectiles (bullet and sabot) crossing the chrony at the same time?
BTW, the fastest reliable readings I got from my Encore were around 2,260 FPS with 3 pyrodex pellets and a 200 gr bullet. I didnt think that was too shabby.
Does anybody else have this problem? Is it due to the two projectiles (bullet and sabot) crossing the chrony at the same time?
BTW, the fastest reliable readings I got from my Encore were around 2,260 FPS with 3 pyrodex pellets and a 200 gr bullet. I didnt think that was too shabby.
#3
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From: Montezuma Iowa USA
That could be the problem. I only set it about 4-6' in front of the muzzle. I used to set it out farther, but had a minor " accident" when a WonderWad decided to fly downward right out of the barrel. I guess since I' m not using the WonderWads any longer I could move it back out. Might keep me from blowing the sky screens off now and then with the magnum charges too!
I' m just plain hard on equipment I guess.
I' m just plain hard on equipment I guess.
#7
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From: Montezuma Iowa USA
Guess I' m gonna have to grit my teeth and move that baby out farther. Makes me nervous though, the farther out it gets, the more likely I am to blow it to bits!
Thanks fellas.
Thanks fellas.




