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We not only carry the Magneto Speed chronos and accessories, we use them to test our manufactured ammunition. This is the easiest chrono I have ever used. Literally - I watched a short you tube video - and installed it on a firearm in less than 3 minutes - the first time! You don't have to be concerned with whether you have enough light - or if the shadows are interfering with the results - etc. There are also accessories that allow for you to hook it up to a phone or to use with a large muzzle brake. This is a must have for the reloaders.
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When possible I recommend that people watch any of the 10 or more youtube videos regarding Magnetospeed. If any of the CGN members have used the V3 or Sporter please chime in.
My personal experiences have been very positive. I use to dread setting up my old chrono - half the time it didn't work because of lighting, wind, shadows, etc. Every time I have used the Magnetospeed it has been seamless.
 
I've got one. Used it several times and it works great. Much easier than using the old Chrony, especially at the range where you don't always have the convenience of going 10' down range to set up and adjust your chronograph. I have noticed that there is a slight change of impact (for me, usually less than 1" at 100 yards across a few rifles), but group size has remained consistent with or without the Magnetospeed (again, using a few different rifles and calibres). My personal findings appear to be consistent with the volume of data people are sharing on the interwebs. Also, when compared with LabRadar unit both appear to be similar in accuracy and consistency.
Pros for the magnetospeed: easy set up and take down, small & lightweight, safer (in my opinion) to set up at the range than Chrony, caches data for you in a SD card (easily exportable to excel, etc), cheaper than LabRadar.
Cons- change of impact (workaround for me is to load a few extra rounds to chrono after you've got your gear dialed in), can't use it to chrono my bow, cost is greater than light-based chrony, people at the range asking if they can use it.
It has been a worthwhile investment for me because I rarely used my light-based Chrony and now I use my magnetospeed frequently and it has helped me get better data for reloads, ballistic tables, etc.
If you have the money and you reload, and/or want to be able to get better data for longer range shooting, I doubt this is a piece of gear you would be disappointed with.
 
When possible I recommend that people watch any of the 10 or more youtube videos regarding Magnetospeed. If any of the CGN members have used the V3 or Sporter please chime in.
My personal experiences have been very positive. I use to dread setting up my old chrono - half the time it didn't work because of lighting, wind, shadows, etc. Every time I have used the Magnetospeed it has been seamless.


I recently bought a V3 from you. I retired my Chrony and was going to go with an Oehler 35p or the Magnetospeed. I'm very happy with my choice. I'm a black powder target rifle shooter and am happy to report that it works flawlessly with cast bullets.

Chris.
 
Very happy with the Sporter. Did a lot of testing on my TRG to find sweet spot.

PROs: Easy to set up, to use and to pack up.
CONs: Changes the POI but maintains the all important precision and consistent POI. Doesn't matter the change in POI with MS on when the precision and POI is consistent.
Sporter does not support handguns.
 
Many thanks to the Magneto Speed customers for the great feedback. We still have a few V3's and Sporters on the shelves. This would make a great Christmas present.
 
Many people ask if these are available.
As a rule Western Metal does not presell items. If it shows as available on our webstore that means that we have it in stock and ready to sell.
We appreciate your business. I hope this helps.
 
I have the Sporter and it works pretty good. Kind of wish now that I had tried to find the coin for the V3. I have had trouble with the strap coming loose and then not getting a reading and errors if the thing is not completely parallel. I see you sell some tapered spacers which should help (I've been using a piece of tape on one end to level it out). As far as changing the point of impact that isn't a concern for me as this is used for load development and comes off when I have a load to use and wanting to sight in. It is a great tool for use in load development. I also see you sell that adapter for the smart phone that may just be my Christmas present to myself.
 
I was looking at these a while back. This is a great unit, but not for handgun shooters with ammo that travel below 1000 ft per second (45's, some 40's, and 9mm's). The site says that it can detect air guns, however, it is also dependent on the bullet type. On the site, it claims:

' If you are shooting steel core ammunition, the V3 will accurately measure your MV as long as the projectile is travelling between 300 and 7000fps.
If you shoot lead copper jacketed or solid copper projectiles, the V3 will give you accurate readings from 1000fps up to 7000fps.


Unfortunately. this is a deal breaker for me as I am primarily a handgun shooter and I chrono all ammo which I load. This IS probably the best chrono for rifle ammunition as this design has a lot of benefits over the traditional chronograph design, but beware if you are a handgun shooter.
 
I was looking at these a while back. This is a great unit, but not for handgun shooters with ammo that travel below 1000 ft per second (45's, some 40's, and 9mm's). The site says that it can detect air guns, however, it is also dependent on the bullet type. On the site, it claims:

' If you are shooting steel core ammunition, the V3 will accurately measure your MV as long as the projectile is travelling between 300 and 7000fps.
If you shoot lead copper jacketed or solid copper projectiles, the V3 will give you accurate readings from 1000fps up to 7000fps.


Unfortunately. this is a deal breaker for me as I am primarily a handgun shooter and I chrono all ammo which I load. This IS probably the best chrono for rifle ammunition as this design has a lot of benefits over the traditional chronograph design, but beware if you are a handgun shooter.

Thank you for your info. If your handgun has a lower picatinny rail you can use the V3. Also either unit will work on revolvers.
 
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