Love it!
Fairly easy to setup on a rifle (haven't tried a pistol), and ridiculously easy to use once you have it attached. Just plug in the cable from the bayonet (main unit) to the control unit and it is instantly ready to record. It's not hard to look at your data on the display, but the data is really great when downloaded to your computer and opened with your spreadsheet. Then you can add notes, etc. to your hearts content. I also tried a LabRadar, and the MagnetoSpeed is much easier to get going.
Great decision
Set up was easy. Only used it so far on 1 rifle but worked flawlessly. Essential for gathering data to dial in your hand loads. Highly recommended!
Best/Easiest Chrono I've ever used!
I've been shooting for over 15 years and I've used just about every chronograph made. Caldwell's, Oehler, Competition Electronics, LabRadar, etc. Nothing has beaten the combination of consistency and ease of use that the Magnetospeed. Just a little bit to adjust the correct spacers and Voila! It doesn't move, never has the wrong light, too much light, not enough light. No shooting through it or being fixed to one spot. The readout is intuitive and thorough, just gives you everything you need to analyze your load parameters. I never leave for the range without it. If I'm packing a firearm, I'm packing the V3, too. You should as well.
Replaced an old PACT unit with this...
I have had mine now for over a year and it has worked FLAWLESS!. Very happy with the unit. Properly set up per the detailed instructions you will never miss a shot, nor have near by shooters "Trip" your chronograph from muzzle blast. I like the compact size and ease of set up. No more waiting for the line to clear to adjust or set up/down. Easy to read the data on the screens with lots of options. Unit sits within reach and doesn't take up any more room than a box of Ammo. A quick tip: I have numbered all of the barrel "shims" and keep a note book inside the case. Each time I record data on a new firearm, I record the number stacking sequence of the shims in order to make using it the next time with that particular gun very fast. Also just be sure to securely tighten the barrel strap and it wont move. Mine stays put each and every time properly installed and tightened.
Way better answer !!!!
Having gone from a low cost skyscreen type, to this, this is unbelievable ! I highly recommend this unit, ! no hassles at the range, flawless functioning on my rifles, not difficult to adjust, just about perfect. If you a serious re-loader this is the one to get.
Very convenient
This chronograph is excellent if you are testing only one rifle. When shooting multiple rifles it may be more practical to use a traditional chronograph, because you may need to switch out shims for different barrel thicknesses and bore diameters to get the right gap for the sensor. However data obtained from this chronograph is accurate and I find it's modularity very convenient.
Love my V3
Great product! If you don't want to ever miss another reading buy this and forget about the price! Easy to set up and use. Blows my conventional chrony out of the water. Works in all light, day or night. Will even chrono a machine gun up to 600 rounds per min I believe. Works by magnetic field disturbance and the sensitivity is adjustable for reliable readings.
Consistently Dependable, Very Reliable
This is the best chronograph that I have ever used. It is extremely reliable and gives very useful data after each and every shot. The data manipulation is also very well thought out.;Transferring data to my iPhone is very intuitive and easy. I would encourage this purchase with conviction. Spend time mounting the bayo to the rifle as per the included instructions and you will have no issues for your entire range session. Highly recommend.
An essential device made practical
I have been using another, top rated, chronograph for the past 20 years but getting the magnetospeed made it so easy to bring to the range for testing my hand made ammo in my Bench Rest rifles that it has become part of the kit; and it really helped other shooters around: so much so that they are ordering, too!
So easy!
Just to let you know that I have received and tested the Magnetospeed. Until then, I was using the Oehler 35P and I must say the new one is a dream as far as flexibility and ease of use is concerned. It helped pinpoint a pressure problem in a friend's rifle in 5 minutes. I totally endorse this product.
