i tried a Magnetospeed

[Faststeel]

WOW
What a fantastic product, little expensive, but SUPER easy to use and seemingly very accurate for muzzel velocity. can't wait to borrow my friends again some time soon out at the Rimbey range...FS

[obsessed1]

have used one once as well..quite the step up from my crony.

[260 Rem]

I bought the Sporter model from Gerry Teo in early May but have yet to try it ...I wouLd need to check, but I think it came for under $300 all in ( including shipping).

[elkhunter11]

I purchased the V2 from Gerry, and I couldn't be happier.

[243 wild cat]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

I purchased the V2 from Gerry, and I couldn't be happier.

Got the V2 best i ever had form my old crony!. Very accurate for muzzel velocity you will be happy if someone is thinking of buying one.

[Faststeel]

I cannot get over just how easy these are to use, just velcros to the barrel.

[fish_e_o]

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

I bought the Sporter model from Gerry Teo in early May but have yet to try it ...I wouLd need to check, but I think it came for under $300 all in ( including shipping).

Didnt know he had them i should email him when i get a chance and have him throw one in the mail with my barrel

[260 Rem]

Originally Posted by fish_e_o

Didnt know he had them i should email him when i get a chance and have him throw one in the mail with my barrel

I think he originally ordered several of the Sporter Models and thought they would move pretty quick. What build is the barrel for?

[32-40win]

I picked up a V3 this winter, haven't tried it out yet. Ya, they are not cheap, but, I paid 339.00 for an Oehler, 25 or so yrs ago. Chrony was 100.00 or so 30 yrs ago. To get something that works properly, on a one time investment basis, they are not bad at all, at the 3-500.00 level. How much ammo have people wasted shooting over a Chrony? I may have had maybe 25 bad readings over the Oehler in the time I've had it, and that is probably out of 3000 rds over it, at minimum. Shot arrows over it to 50yds, bullets to 200. The bulk of the screwups were with the 450-400 and muzzle blast from it. Only reason I bothered with the Magnetospeed, is that the Oehler is a pain to set up if you are at a range, and it isn't compact to haul around.
Anyone heard if the new doeppler chrono has actually started shipping yet?, was supposed to be last month.....

[Dmay]

Originally Posted by 243 wild cat

Very accurate for muzzel velocity :

How is it that you determine it to be accurate ?

[fish_e_o]

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

I think he originally ordered several of the Sporter Models and thought they would move pretty quick. What build is the barrel for?

just a 243 win varmint contour for a coyote rifle. the girlfriends old man needed something.

[jamesc]

I picked up a sporter model from Long Range Hunting in the US the beginning of May. I paid about $300 Canadian all in for it and that included the XFR interface for saving shot info to your cell phone. I had a good experience with LRH store, fast shipping and good to deal with. I have only had it out once but I've been impressed with it. Super easy to setup and seems accurate when I compared it to a traditional chrony.

[gitrdun]

Originally Posted by Dmay

How is it that you determine it to be accurate ?

You're right about questioning that. One can easily determine that it is consistent IF the loads themselves are precision made. I suppose it could be consistently right or consistently wrong. But one of my tools is the Quickload software which I've grown to trust. Still though, a poor man's test procedure.

[Faststeel]

Originally Posted by Dmay

How is it that you determine it to be accurate ?

the product has quite a \large following with many USA shooters and others who use other measuring devices. I have not yet heard anyone mention that it gives in accurate information...FS

[bat119]

Tried out the Magnetospeed, I was very impressed with how easy it is to use compared to my Chrony, no tripod or setup time, the display is super easy to use and the whole rig fits into my shooting bag. Its good to know the final result after load development without a lot of setup and extra equipment.
There is some question of accuracy

I found this test someone did on the net

Oehelr 35P MagnetoSpeed V.3 Variance

2694 2702 -8
2698 2711 -13
2700 2713 -13
2694 2707 -13
2684 2694 -10
2704 2714 -10
2692 2704 -12
2701 2714 -13
2701 2714 -13
2697 2705 -8

2696.5 2707.8 -11.3
The author contributed some of the variance to the Oehelr being setup 15' down range. I had some loads previously tested with my chrony the results very consistent the Magnetospeed seems to be working fine .

[aardvaark]

Had a big oops with mine today. Had it on my 257 Wby working on a new load. Didn’t have the chin strap tight enough I guess, and the recoil caused the whole thing to slide far enough forward that the front edge tilted up into the path of the bullet. The bullet won. Will check if they can be repaired or not. I’m hoping that I can get just the bayo I think it’s called. The ‘outer part of it is still ok.😠🤬😭

[260 Rem]

I cut a small piece of bicycle tube (relatively thin and already has a curved profile) and place it under the strap to avoid any slippage.

[marky_mark]

Originally Posted by aardvaark

Had a big oops with mine today. Had it on my 257 Wby working on a new load. Didn’t have the chin strap tight enough I guess, and the recoil caused the whole thing to slide far enough forward that the front edge tilted up into the path of the bullet. The bullet won. Will check if they can be repaired or not. I’m hoping that I can get just the bayo I think it’s called. The ‘outer part of it is still ok.😠🤬😭

At worst you can order just the bayo

[Redneck 7]

Yes they are amazing, I always borrowed my friends magneto. He never used it much since his life is crazier then mine, but he took it back to enjoy it himself. I went out and bought one my next day off, really is the most convenient.

[DLab]

I sold my Pro Chrono Digital earlier this year and picked up the Sporter model Magnetospeed. The ease of set up alone was worth the money.
I have zero complaints about the Pro Chrono,IMO it's the best value for this type of Chrono,but setup with other people at the Range is a bit of a inconvenience.
I picked up a small hip-roof type metal tool box from CT and cut some hard packing foam to custom fit the Magneto into it.Putting that thing back in it's original plastic rectangular container got old real quick.

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by aardvaark

Had a big oops with mine today. Had it on my 257 Wby working on a new load. Didn’t have the chin strap tight enough I guess, and the recoil caused the whole thing to slide far enough forward that the front edge tilted up into the path of the bullet. The bullet won. Will check if they can be repaired or not. I’m hoping that I can get just the bayo I think it’s called. The ‘outer part of it is still ok.😠🤬😭

There is a guy in B.C. that sells the bayonets for $100. I can’t remember who though.

[JBE]

I have a chrony now and have my setup down to a t, I rarely get an error reading but setting up with others at the range is a pain. I tried a magnetospeed at the range a while back and also shot thru my chrony. My chrony registered an average of 27'/sec faster than the magnetospeed. I would like to try a lab radar. One thing though my rifle poi was off about 8" high with the magnetospeed hung on the barrel.

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by JBE

I have a chrony now and have my setup down to a t, I rarely get an error reading but setting up with others at the range is a pain. I tried a magnetospeed at the range a while back and also shot thru my chrony. My chrony registered an average of 27'/sec faster than the magnetospeed. I would like to try a lab radar. One thing though my rifle poi was off about 8" high with the magnetospeed hung on the barrel.

The magnetospeed will already indicate a higher velocity, because it takes readings at the muzzle, rather than 15-20 feet away, where the bullet has already lost some velocity.

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by aardvaark

Had a big oops with mine today. Had it on my 257 Wby working on a new load. Didn’t have the chin strap tight enough I guess, and the recoil caused the whole thing to slide far enough forward that the front edge tilted up into the path of the bullet. The bullet won. Will check if they can be repaired or not. I’m hoping that I can get just the bayo I think it’s called. The ‘outer part of it is still ok.😠🤬😭

Sorry, the guy is in Calgary.

https://www.westernmetal.ca/shooting...y/magnetospeed

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by DLab

I sold my Pro Chrono Digital earlier this year and picked up the Sporter model Magnetospeed. The ease of set up alone was worth the money.
I have zero complaints about the Pro Chrono,IMO it's the best value for this type of Chrono,but setup with other people at the Range is a bit of a inconvenience.
I picked up a small hip-roof type metal tool box from CT and cut some hard packing foam to custom fit the Magneto into it.Putting that thing back in it's original plastic rectangular container got old real quick.

I agree that it is a pain, but I’ve got it down now and I sure like the compact nature of it. I’ve also cut a piece of wooden dowel as an alignment jig that works well.

[DLab]

Originally Posted by chuck

I agree that it is a pain, but I’ve got it down now and I sure like the compact nature of it. I’ve also cut a piece of wooden dowel as an alignment jig that works well.

Yup,the original is compact,my tool box is only 19x6x3 1/2" and I have two large Range boxes for equipment,so that wasn't a concern for me.
I also made an alignment tool from an old 3 piece aluminum cleaning rod and I have .125" and .250" brass rods at 30" long with Alum. dowel/round stock T- handles threaded on them in my Range box already.

[JBE]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

The magnetospeed will already indicate a higher velocity, because it takes readings at the muzzle, rather than 15-20 feet away, where the bullet has already lost some velocity.

I agree, so if you compensate for the 12' distance from muzzle to chrony the chrony would be approx. 8-9'/sec faster yet. Opening up the spread even more

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by JBE

I agree, so if you compensate for the 12' distance from muzzle to chrony the chrony would be approx. 8-9'/sec faster yet. Opening up the spread even more

The V3 velocities were higher than the Oehler velocities, as they should be.

[JBE]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

The V3 velocities were higher than the Oehler velocities, as they should be.

I agree, but my chrony is way faster than the magnetospeed

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by JBE

I agree, but my chrony is way faster than the magnetospeed

I trust my Magnetospeed more, because my Chrony has given readings around 100fps more than normal, when the lighting conditions changed.