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Competitive Edge Dynamics

Posted By admin on August 4, 2010

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By: Andy Fink

Competitive Edge Dynamics used to be known mostly for their shooting electronic products such as timers & chronographs, this company has really expanded its products.

(Right: Cody Leeper, 15, checking velocity on loads used in Remington’s R-15 Varminter with a Burris 3×9 scope and a Burris red dot using a WARNE “RAMP” mount.)

They now have a variety of shooting accessories such as shooting mats, loading tools, knives, shooting rests, magazine pouches, range bags, IPSC targets, hearing protection, spotting scopes, red dot scopes, reloading products, and a variety of other products associated with the competitive shooting sports. These are all outstanding items.

received a CED 7000 Timer and a CED M2 Chronograph System to test. Wow! These are two great products. The CED 7000 is advertised as “The Smallest, Most Advanced Shot Timer Ever!” It certainly is that. We use this timer constantly for Steel Challenge, 3-gun, and United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) matches and especially in practice for all types of action shooting. It works all of the time, every time. I really like that fact that is rechargeable so we don’t have to worry about batteries. Just charge it up before going to the range. Some of its features include: Junior Shooters

Built-in rechargeable battery.
Memory storage/recall for 10 strings and unlimited number of shots.
Dual forward & reverse functions.
Date & time displays.
Combined Comstock, repetitive & countdown modes, and auto-start.
Stopwatch mode.
Optional RF remote capability.
Wrist & neck lanyards.

If you really want to know where your bullet should be hitting out at long ranges, you need to know its’ velocity. Many companies that produce factory ammunition publish the velocity information for their products. However, they usually do not do so at various elevations and in different conditions. Hand loading your own ammunition can be fun and rewarding, but you definitely need to know the velocity of your load. Many events actually chronograph the loads you are using. This can make the difference between major or minor class at a USPSA event. (Above: Close-up of main portion or M2 chronograph.)

The CED M2 Chronograph is an outstanding chronograph. It comes packaged in a small box and assembles & disassembles easily which saves time on the range.

(Left: Chronograph and display on table with Ruger R-15 using Sheep Dog 55-grain .223 ammunition.)

We used this chronograph extensively during practicing for the MGM Ironman 2010 and and continue to use it on a regular basis. Remember, don’t have the chronograph to close to the muzzle of the firearm. Some of its functions include: (Below right: Close-up of display & control unit.)