I'm sure others more into reloading and data collection but for those that may not, pretty sweet chrono set up....
Downside cost
Downside cost
MagnetoSpeed chrono
- Thread starter Edwardteach72
- Start date
Didnt think of that, but very true
These have been out for awhile. I have the magnetospeed sporter,,,cost me a 150 bucks and it works like a champ,,Ive seen complaints because of the way it straps to the barrel but Ive had no issues,,,none.
A chrono isnt just for reloaders,,,,its what everyone should use when it comes to info you need to verify how many clicks you need on your scope for the distance you are shooting,,,going by velocity on the ammo box is useless.
POI shift is no big deal to me,,,I have no problems wasting 5 rnds to get my avg velocity per gun. I pick a bullet to reload, a powder to use, the amount of powder, the case, the primer,,,,,,I measure it and stick with it.
Oh I'll have to check out the sporter one. The only version I saw was like 500.
But I know I want/need a chrono for the following reasons....
1) when I start reloading for 450bushmaster for deer season and my deer "pistol"
2) I wont carry my glock 19 right now until I can verify actual velocities with my carry ammo
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
Where are you located Ed? If close to the 12550, I'd let you borrow my sporter if you just wanted to quick check some velocities for a day
Uninformed and Compliant
.450/400 Nitro Ex
LabRadar called, asked "What's POI shift? And what's a pistol mount?"
Granted, $600. But you get an excel sheet for each shot, and can calc your drag, BC and energy etc. And the cellphone app makes it pretty brainless to use.
Granted, $600.
In other news, Dillon just spammed an announcement about their new XL-750. And it isn't $600.
Granted, $600. But you get an excel sheet for each shot, and can calc your drag, BC and energy etc. And the cellphone app makes it pretty brainless to use.
Granted, $600.
In other news, Dillon just spammed an announcement about their new XL-750. And it isn't $600.
I used one a few weekends ago. They work very well and hope to pick up one soon.
Pros
1. Mid range for price.
2. Acuurate and displays the information well.
3. Easy setup (there's a con with the setup also).
Cons
1. POI shift. But I agree not a huge deal depending on your intended use.
2. Pistol setup isn't possible for a stock setup. But I'm pretty sure there are aftermarket solutions.
3. Setup altho easy and straight forward is time consuming and awkward. You need the have the reader a certain height below the bottom of the bore. They supply a square rod to use as a gauge. Sadly to get that right you have to disassemble the unit to add or remove shims. The person who owns the unit lababled the sims and had a log for the different rifles so he could do a quick reconfigure without the trial or error.
Pros
1. Mid range for price.
2. Acuurate and displays the information well.
3. Easy setup (there's a con with the setup also).
Cons
1. POI shift. But I agree not a huge deal depending on your intended use.
2. Pistol setup isn't possible for a stock setup. But I'm pretty sure there are aftermarket solutions.
3. Setup altho easy and straight forward is time consuming and awkward. You need the have the reader a certain height below the bottom of the bore. They supply a square rod to use as a gauge. Sadly to get that right you have to disassemble the unit to add or remove shims. The person who owns the unit lababled the sims and had a log for the different rifles so he could do a quick reconfigure without the trial or error.
Acer-m14
.950 JDJ
just don't shoot your Chrono LOL .. no matter what one .. pay attention to mounting that type so the pick up is not in line with the bullet 
i got one of the Caldwell ones .. came with tripod and is bluetooth to phone app to record data ..
mine is like this but got for 1/2 the cost .. i think i payed like just under 150 for it ..
Caldwell® Precision Chronograph G2 : Cabela's
POI shift is a nodda .. sure it will change the harmonics on the barrel .. but were looking for bullet speed not how accurate it is ..
i got one of the Caldwell ones .. came with tripod and is bluetooth to phone app to record data ..
mine is like this but got for 1/2 the cost .. i think i payed like just under 150 for it ..
Caldwell® Precision Chronograph G2 : Cabela's
POI shift is a nodda .. sure it will change the harmonics on the barrel .. but were looking for bullet speed not how accurate it is ..
You wouldn't use it while shooting groups.
My problem with it is that I generally prefer Mlok hangurds that extended to just shy of the barrel. They don't offer an Mlok adapter (they should). They do have a picatinny mount but I think but the time I attached a section of pic rail to the Mlok there would be too much distance between the boreline and the magnetospeed.
I do like the product though, seems much more convenient, especially at the range where placing things between the firing line and target line is frowned upon.
Thank you for the offer but looks like about 3 hours or so lol. But I do plan on getting something for my
450 reloading
Exonautic
.308 Win
Is that really relevant though if it's a consistent shift? Group size and velocity are really the only things that matter here.
Yea for the POI shift I would think if you find that a specific load is accurate but the want to check the speed the POI shift wont mean anything the more I think about it.
It is very relevant if you are performing Optimal Charge Weight or Ladder testing. Having a bayonet attached to the muzzle of your rifle will effect the barrels harmonics and timing.
Right but you could check both velocity and accuracy separate
Not saying POI shift isnt an issue but I'd consider it lower down
My guess is you do not handload?
I don't. But if I shoot 5 rounds of one load and they group how I want, then shoot 5 more to test velocity.
Extra work yea but if I'm not mistaken once you find a good load then how often do you test those
I will not open can of worms.
Phazer
.338 Win Mag
I've had a Magnetospeed V3 for several years. For me, the damn thing has never worked properly. The bayonet has been insensitive to rounds fired from rifles or pistols (ex/Sig 1911 w/rail). I've tried different batteries, different cables, different mounting distances (to minimize the distance of the bayonet below the muzzle), and every selectable sensitivity available from the head unit. The dang thing doesn't detect most rounds. And, if it detects something, the results vary wildly (even on factory ammunition).
For me, this has been a colossal waste of money and time.
For me, this has been a colossal waste of money and time.
I would write the company,,,sounds like you have a lemon. Ive used mine on 3 different AR's that I built, all with different barrel contours. Ive used it on my 17hmr,,, Ive used it on a brand new RPR, Ive used it on the farmers real old Savage 223. Ive used it on many different calibers and many different barrel contours and only ran into one problem where I got an error code,,,,that was fixed in 2 mins before the next shot. You for sure have an issue with yours that sounds like a manufacture problem. I would send it back.