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Wash-ar15
04-23-2010, 13:45
when you set it up,do you level it? does it work better if one does?
SDGlock23
04-23-2010, 14:02
Yes, I do. Now I don't actually get out the leveler, but I make sure it's not tilted.
ron59
04-23-2010, 15:18
Actually, I try to tilt mine so the bullet will pass over the chrony parallel to the top of the sensors.
WiskyT
04-23-2010, 15:35
I just eyeball it. My tripod has spiirt levels on it, but I don't bother. It is probably better to make sure it is truly level and shoot level over it.
njl
04-23-2010, 18:30
Actually, I try to tilt mine so the bullet will pass over the chrony parallel to the top of the sensors.

That's what I do...also to help minimize the chances of killing it.
DanaT
04-23-2010, 20:38
I eyeball it.

If you calculate what 5 or 10 degrees actaually makes for difference in velocity, you wont be too worried.

That said for every last bit of accuracy from the number, yes, you should level it.

-Dana
Wash-ar15
04-23-2010, 20:51
The reason i ask is that i keep having problems with mine. Today for the first time I leveled it, and it seemed to help.

Funny thing is that tilting it affected the reading by about 50fps.
GioaJack
04-23-2010, 21:04
No matter how much scotch I drink mine always looks tilted. I guess I'm just not mechanically inclined.

Jack
PCJim
04-23-2010, 21:30
As long as the plane of the eye sensors is parallel withthe bullet path, you will get an accurate reading. At the distance your chrony will be from the muzzle, bullet drop will not be applicable.
CaptToyota
04-24-2010, 20:32
Make some alignment marks that all need to be aligned before firing,,,, helps with consistent shot placement over the screens.

Also helps when setting up to verify straight shot from shooting position into backstop.

Errant bullet holes from a couple shooters who bummed my chrono.....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/capttoyota/handloading/PICT0408.jpg
PsychoKnight
04-26-2010, 00:39
No matter how much scotch I drink mine always looks tilted. I guess I'm just not mechanically inclined.

Jack

Scotch is your problem. Switch to Bourbon, Kentucky, Jim Beam; Black Label. You'll get better results.
Colorado4Wheel
04-26-2010, 07:08
Errant bullet holes from a couple shooters who bummed my chrono.....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/capttoyota/handloading/PICT0408.jpg

Pretty sure thats still going to ruin the stove.