furrybean Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Has anyone used one? Ive been having a read and it looks good but reads a little low compare to others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer7 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I was considering one but as you say they seem to read a bit more erratically than time proven top of the line chronos like the Oehler 35. And its sensitive to set up, it has to be level or parallel with the bore to get accurate readings. I've been swithering over a Magnetospeed V2 for months and just ordered one a couple of hours ago, got a good price too! Hopefully arrive tomorrow but being the Highlands it probably won't! Up until now I've relied on my Chrony F1 which averaged out over 10-15 shots appears to be giving reasonably accurate numbers on the whole based on bullet drops. But was getting tired of setting it up and lining up carefully and not getting readings on very dull grey days which we get plenty of in the winter. When the Magnetospeed arrives I'll put some over the F1 with it fitted just out of interest and see what it is saying in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOOSE Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I was considering one but as you say they seem to read a bit more erratically than time proven top of the line chronos like the Oehler 35. And its sensitive to set up, it has to be level or parallel with the bore to get accurate readings. I've been swithering over a Magnetospeed V2 for months and just ordered one a couple of hours ago, got a good price too! Hopefully arrive tomorrow but being the Highlands it probably won't! Up until now I've relied on my Chrony F1 which averaged out over 10-15 shots appears to be giving reasonably accurate numbers on the whole based on bullet drops. But was getting tired of setting it up and lining up carefully and not getting readings on very dull grey days which we get plenty of in the winter. When the Magnetospeed arrives I'll put some over the F1 with it fitted just out of interest and see what it is saying in comparison. Hi Farmer, Where did you buy the V2 from, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer7 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hi Moose. PM'ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOOSE Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hi Moose. PM'ed. Hi Farmer, PMed back, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I gave Gary a call and this appeared shortly afterwards - https://www.marchscopes.co.uk/index.php/march-accessories/magnetospeed-chronograph Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted January 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 So not many own one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Anyone got any experience of this yet? Im wanting a Chrono to use while doing load development in a tunnel. Light obviously is an issue and I dont like the idea of load development with something on the barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M99 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 The don't work in the tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M99 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 If you are using Calton Moor, happy to meet there so you can see what I mean! I am only 20 mins from Mike's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Cheers, I use the tunnel at Leek regularly but I thought Mike uses accoustic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M99 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 You don't get a consistent reading in the tubes due to the echo. Welcome to borrow mine to see if you get on with it before buying one. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I dont like the idea of load development with something on the barrelI can see the thought but practically it makes no odds. If this was the case I'd require three different loads for my 7 SAUM or 6.5x47, plain barrel, barrel with muzzle break/flash supressor and barrel with suppressor. Yes the POI changes for adding the supressor but the size of group for the 'good' load has not altered to date for any of the barrel end configurations, so adding the Magnetospeed 'bayonet' is a moot point? Just my 5 pence worth. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer7 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I can see the thought but practically it makes no odds. If this was the case I'd require three different loads for my 7 SAUM or 6.5x47, plain barrel, barrel with muzzle break/flash supressor and barrel with suppressor. Yes the POI changes for adding the supressor but the size of group for the 'good' load has not altered to date for any of the barrel end configurations, so adding the Magnetospeed 'bayonet' is a moot point? Just my 5 pence worth. T This echos my experience also and I'm lucky in the fact that my POI doesnt change with the magnetospeed fitted. And my best load is also the best regardless if the magnetospeed is fitted or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelsniffer Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I have one had it for a while now but started getting errors, have since bought a V2 magnetospeed which is a better system and that's what i would advise others to look at or the newer V3 model. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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