Let's Talk Chronographs

[Angel Eyes]

I've been mulling over getting a chronograph now that I'm dabbling in handloading.  Would appreciate the hive mind's recommendations as to makes and models to consider.  Criteria are, in order:
                    Accuracy
                    Robustness
                    Cost

I've been considering this one: 
https://www.opticsplanet.com/shooting-chrony-beta-master-model-beta-master.html?msclkid=fa3cb2208b6218f171faeef78086b6ee&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shooting%20Chrony%3EShopping&utm_term=4585238367412542&utm_content=Products

"Best rated" according to the website.

This one has fewer features but includes a remote:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/shooting-chrony-alpha-master-w-remote-2-32-shot-memory-measures-high-low-average-5826.html

Which other brands should I look at?

Thanks.

[RoadKingLarry]

I've got one of these.

https://www.opticsplanet.com/shooting-chrony-beta-master-model-beta-master.html?msclkid=b51baaf78a6217d83812f62085a133d3&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shooting%20Chrony%3EShopping&utm_term=4585238367412542&utm_content=Products

Seems to work well, isn't finicky and has given me reliable service.

[BobR]

I also have the Chrony Beta Master and it has worked well. I am just now moving into long range precision shooting and hopefully will be getting a Labradar within a year or so. It is spendy but I have heard nothing but good things about them. If I had bought one initially I wouldn't be looking at having to upgrade.

bob

[Hawkmoon]

I have and use the CED Millennium. I like it a lot.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101506602/ced-millennium-2-chronograph-system

[dogmush]

I too, have heard very good things about Labradar.  I like how it gives you velocities as it goes downrange so you can see how fast the bullet sheds velocity.  Spendy, but it might fall under the "Buy once, Cry once" philosophy.

It's also pretty cool that there's nothing downrange to shoot.  Seems like everyone I know with a chrono has a story of hitting part of it.

[HankB]

I've been using an Oehler Research 35P for over 25 years with complete satisfaction.

[Fly320s]

For the record, the chronos that use visual detectors aren't that accurate.  If accuracy is your primary concern, you'll want a LabRadar or MagnetoSpeed.  You'll pay for that accuracy, though.

The typical chronograph is good enough for the casual shooter who is only checking loads to make sure they aren't excessive.  If you are into precision or long-range shooting, you'll want the accuracy of the radar or magneto.