Calling Steve Witt

[Jerry Williams]

Question? Which Chronograph do you use and why? I am about to invest in a new toy. Thanks

[Lee Stone]

I use an Oehler 35P. First I wanted to have the sky screens and the electronics separate so I would not end up shooting the expensive part. I like the led read out for immediate info but I also like the paper print out for record keeping. I also like the 3 sky screen arrangement. It tells you right away if you have a good reading or an erroneous reading. The Oehler 35P is a little on the pricey side but I feel it is well worth it to me.

I'm not Steve Witt, but I just thought I would throw in an opinion for you to weigh in your quest for the new toy.

[8iowa]

I second Lee's suggestion. I also have an Oehler 35P. The three screens give you absolute confidence in your readings.

[Outrider]

Sorry, I'm not Steve either. But, since you're on the subject of chronographs and specifically the Oehler 35P, who has the best price on them? Or do you get them directly from Oehler? I've had the inexpensive Chronys. I'm not bashing them, they're O.K. but I want to step up a few notches.

[Lee Stone]

I got my Oehler 35P, 4ft mounting kit, and carrying case from Brownells. I haven't found the 35P being offered by anyone else, so I don't know how Brownell's price on it is.

[8iowa]

Outrider:

I started with the Oehler 35, which I ordered directly from Oehler. You can now order from their web site, www.oehler-research.com. The cost of the std. model 35 is $225, which includes 3 sky screens and a 2 ft. mounting rail. I've used this unit extensively for about four years. Since I record each shot, as I shoot, into my loading record manual, I haven't really felt the need for a the printer.

Recently I found a 35P at a gun show for $200. Factory cost is $335. Now that I have two, I plan to place the 35P at 100 yards and measure ballistic coefficients.