chronograph going bad?

[PNWdude67]

the load was made up in about 80 degree weather and temp in Africa will be around 70'S. right now it is dead on at 50 yards and we always check our guns before any hunting takes place especially when Cape Buffalo is the animal to hunt

That could account for up to 40 fps using the standard .6 f /1 f… warm the powder up to 80 F have it all set up run outside and send one sighing 60 seconds… at a target 40'yards away off hand. Good training for making that shot on your Cape Buffalo. BE SAFE ABOUT IT. Disclaimer lol Just a thought to see if it was the temp.

 

[skipglo]

and we have not even been getting any real snow yet just some cold temps, yesterday the wind chill was -7 below when I went out to the loading room to load up a few rounds

-7......yeah....it's best you don't leave the house...at least without Wearing pants, a spring jacket and running shoes...oh yeah... probably need socks too! And a big vote for temp swing...

 

[hydehunter]

well I am going to get a new battery and make sure it is warm and will warm up a couple rounds then go out and see what happens. Merry Christmas to everyone

 

[akdad]

well I am going to get a new battery and make sure it is warm and will warm up a couple rounds then go out and see what happens. Merry Christmas to everyone

If you need one I have a magnetospeed I don't use I could loan you.

 

[FireFlyFishing]

I'd find a new chronograph and see if that flattens out the velocity swings, the new equipment is pretty amazing.

Get 3 friends together and each pitch in 150 bucks and get the new Garmin chrono

OP has enough money to go to Africa. Seems like buying a garmin is a drop in the bucket…

 

[Koda_]

OP has enough money to go to Africa. Seems like buying a garmin is a drop in the bucket…

This is true for most handloaders who dont even travel.


As to the subject it could be a humidity issue. here is some notes from Bryan Litz on the subject... worth considering if traveling to such a different environment like Africa.

 

[Kmccord]

Yay, I finally got the Garmin Chronograph, no more hiding under n wrapping paper . Naturally it is raining in my neck of the woods, so hopefully by Friday I get to test it

 

[FEENIX]

If you need one I have a magnetospeed I don't use I could loan you.

I have three chronographs, and I can do the same. I have the original LabRadar and F1 Chrony (I have not played with my Velociradar yet). If you want, I can coordinate with @akdad and send them your way.

I hope it is only a battery issue (I have been there before) and not a load issue gone bad.