TIPS
1. Understand the flight of your bullet
will be lower than your sight picture.
Most scopes are mounted 1.5” higher
than the centerline of the barrel.
Always aim higher than the middle of
the shooting area.
Scope Height
(Usually 1-3”)
Point of Aim
(Sight Picture in Scope)
Actual Bullet Path
2.
Avoid low light conditions, such
sunrise and sunset.
During these
times the extreme low angle of the sun
can cause added variation due to
reflections and low levels of light. Use
of optional light kit will improve
function in these conditions.
3.
Clean Lenses.
Remove build-up of dust on the sensors. Use a Q-tip or canned air
to clean the lenses, being especially careful not to scratch them.
4.
Ensure chronograph is level.
This will make sure that the projectile height as it
passes over each sensor opening is the same.
5.
Use a stable platform for the chronograph.
A table will also work and so will a
dedicated metal stand. A tripod works well to position and align the chronograph
6.
Avoid shooting over reflective surfaces like snow or some types of sand.
May
be able to reduce reflection by laying out a large, dark colored tarp under the
chronograph setup in such instances.
7.
You’ll get the best readings with even lighting.
Best case scenario is overcast
skies, where the light is already diffused by clouds.
8.
Remove Sun Shades in heavy overcast or shaded conditions.
The Sun Shades
are only necessary in sunny or partly cloudy conditions, and by removing them in other
conditions you’ll allow more light into the chronograph.
9.
On sunny days place the chronograph in the shadow of a building or opaque
wall.
Ensure the sensors have a clear view of the sky, but the chronograph itself is in
the shade. You could alternatively add sun shields to create a shadow. The goal is to
eliminate direct sunlight on the chronograph, while still ensuring the sensors have a
direct view of the sky. However, avoid placing the chronograph in the shade of a tree.
The uneven sunlight that filters through the tree will cause more problems
than it will solve.
