SKU: 4001147
UPC: 661120747482
MPN: 4001147
The Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph with Bluetooth measures projectile velocity for shooters working through load development, archers checking arrow speed, and airgun or paintball users verifying their setups stay within field limits. It reads velocity from 5 to 9,999 FPS and is factory calibrated to +/- 0.25% accuracy, which puts it ahead of most optical units in this price class. Bluetooth pairing sends shot data straight to a phone, so you can log strings and review averages without a notebook on the bench. It's a practical tool for anyone who wants real numbers behind their handloads. Browse our full chronograph lineup for related options.
Each unit runs a 48 MHz high-speed processor and is computer calibrated at the factory after assembly, which is where the +/- 0.25% accuracy figure comes from. The display screen reads out velocity in either feet per second or meters per second, and extra-wide synthetic sunscreens help the sensors hold a clean reading in bright daylight. Power comes from a single 9V battery, and the polymer housing keeps weight down for easy transport to the range. A 20-thread insert lets it mount to a standard camera tripod. Data moves over Bluetooth to the free Caldwell Ballistic Precision app for iOS and Android, or through the included 15-foot audio jack cable if you prefer a wired connection. The app records velocity and calculates standard deviation and average velocity automatically.
Set it up downrange from the muzzle on a tripod, point your shots through the screens, and the chronograph logs each one to your phone. That data tells you whether a powder charge is consistent or whether you need to adjust your load. Bright-condition shooting is handled by the sunscreens, and low-light sessions can be improved with the matching LED light kit. Shooters who want a barrel-mounted alternative can compare the MagnetoSpeed V3. For a packaged option that bundles accessories, see the Bluetooth chronograph kit.
Each unit is factory calibrated to +/- 0.25% accuracy. Calibration is done by computer after the chronograph is assembled, which gives it tighter accuracy than many optical chronographs in this class. It measures velocity across a range of 5 to 9,999 FPS.
Per Caldwell's specifications, it runs on a single 9V battery. Some third-party retailer listings reference other battery types, but the manufacturer documentation specifies a 9V. Keep a spare on hand for longer range sessions.
Yes. The chronograph pairs over Bluetooth with the free Caldwell Ballistic Precision app for iOS and Android. The app logs each shot's velocity and calculates statistics like average velocity and standard deviation. A 15-foot audio jack cable is also included for wired data transfer.
It works for firearms load development, measuring arrow speed for archery, checking airgun velocity, and verifying paintballs stay within field velocity limits. The same velocity readout applies across all of those uses, from 5 up to 9,999 FPS.
Yes. The housing includes a 20-thread insert that fits a standard camera tripod, so you can position it downrange at the correct height and keep it stable while shooting through the sensor screens.
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