The Shooting Chrony, behind the hidden door.

      For over a quarter century the Shooting Chrony has been a budget chronograph serving the common shooter. It is the equivalent to the Linux answer to Windows. It is a feature packed workhorse but it's secrets are hidden within, limited to the prowess and ability of the user. The first Chrony I owned was in the late 80s or early 90s when I ventured into paintball but the fields were primitive and many did not even have chronographs for safety. Those that did, had a big machine sitting on a bench surrounded by shooters with markers frantically tweeking and tuning markers to 330 fps, the limit of the safety equipment. I had an interest in rogue field games but was concerned with the potential risks. I heard about a chronograph that boasted portability and accuracy at regular firearm stores for under $100 made in Canada. I ordered my first chrony. It was a small red, light weight folded box with printed plastic shields and screens. I had also ordered the poly-...