OCW, Ladder or tight groups?

[MarkCO]

I have not used them all, but I have owned and or used MagnetoSpeed, Chrony, Pact, Ohler, RCBS and CED. I currently own and use a CED M2 and across the course, it is the best unit available until you pass $1K.

Are there issues? Yes. You have to have decent light. Magnum calibers, shotgun slugs and use with a suppressor can be difficult. Sure, if you box mount the unit, it is a gem, but that is a PITA. As far as accuracy, it is very accurate, provided you are 5 yards away from the muzzle, so if precision is the game, you do need to make a slight tweak.

If all I was doing was precision bolt rifles, I would get the MagnetoSpeed ($280). If all I was doing was working up load data and was not too concerned with all the bells and whistles, I would get the Competition Electronics ProChrono Digitial (about $120)

[jerrymrc]

One other thought on the higher end models is to buy used. Many tend to hold onto them but they do come up for sale. I had a cheap one until 8-9 years ago and my 35P looked like it had never been used.

[Auger]

Thanks again, fellas!

After doing a ton of reading last night I think I'm going for the CED M2. I would like to get the Magnetospeed but it dawned on me last night that I could test arrow speed (I also bow hunt) with the CED M2.

I'm hoping the recipes that I have landed on so far have the velocity I need...