[N2DP]

I have a ProChrono coming. It will be here tomorrow. I have never used one. What is the secret to getting good, consistant, accurate results?

 

[NMP]

Do not rely on flourescent lights for good readings. Make sure that you have good incandescent lighting (you know bulbs not tubes) and you will be fine.

 

[selectarchery]

Be sure you have fresh batteries all the time and make sure you remember to turn it off...I'm not saying I ran the batteries out of mine or anything.....:embara::embara:

 

[Daniel Boone]

Pretty simple

I have a ProChrono coming. It will be here tomorrow. I have never used one. What is the secret to getting good, consistant, accurate results?

I suggest you go buy a tripod stand for cameras. Works great and folds neatly away. There pretty simple. I feel I get the best readings with outside light.
DB

 

[EricO]

A wise man once told me to shoot closer to the top of the chrono than the bottom.

 

[BowLogicLS6]

I just did an experiment with that and it picked up my arrows at the same speed. Just make sure your arrow hits the middle (left to right) of the chrono and your readings should be accurate. And of course, light is very important.

 

[killerG]

My Pro Chrono has a built on light kit. Of course I got it about 25 or so years ago. Still very accurate I think, reads the same speed as the ones at the big IBO shoots.

 

[N2DP]

I will only be able to use it outside and I do have a camera tripod that I can use for it. How level does it have to be?

 

[jcmorgan31]

It does not need to be level. If you are shooting down at a target through it, just angle it down at the same angle. I try to keep it parrallel to the arrow and the arrow passes through.

I run a battery down about every week because I forget to turn it off. 9volts are high too......:embara:

 

[pinkfletch]

Be sure the arrow is off the string before it enters the start window. I usually tell people to put their stab tip in front of the display so they won't shoot an arrow into the crono.

 

[BowLogicLS6]

How close do you stand in front of the chrono? The directions say to stand back 10 feet from the chrono.

 

[pinkfletch]

I think that is for firearms, so the muzzle gas escape at 4500+fps doesn't trigger the start screen before the bullet.

At 10 feet from the crono with a bow you stand a very good chance that an arrow will go through the display instead of the window, thus the phrase "shooting the chronograph" was born. Just for info:wink:, that isn't covered by warranty...

 

[BowLogicLS6]

I've experimented at just about every yardage with no problems....SO FAR! Thanks for the jinx. :tongue:

 

[N2DP]

Shooting the chrono is definately a concern of mine. I'm not that badd a shot, but I can see me sending my first arrow dead center of the display.:embara: Thanks to everyone who provided some input. It was all very helpful.

Wade

 

[WheelinArcher]

The one that I ordered was delivered on Friday and I cant wait to try it myself. Let me know how you did on your first try...thanks

 

[N2DP]

The one that I ordered was delivered on Friday and I cant wait to try it myself. Let me know how you did on your first try...thanks

I finally got a chance to try it out. I shot 9 arrows through it. Easton Axis Nano 340's. 27.5" w/100gr heads, blazer vanes, 6" wraps; 278 ft/sec. I had one that read 279 and two that read 277. Seemed pretty consistant.

 

[WheelinArcher]

I finally got a chance to try it out. I shot 9 arrows through it. Easton Axis Nano 340's. 27.5" w/100gr heads, blazer vanes, 6" wraps; 278 ft/sec. I had one that read 279 and two that read 277. Seemed pretty consistant.

Thanks...I cant wait to try mine