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This was my first chronograph and honestly, it’s what the vast majority of people will get the most value out of. The MagnetoSpeed V3 ballistic chronograph kit was designed to be used on barrels and suppressors from 1/2 inch all the way up to 2 inches in diameter. In addition to the larger diameter tolerance, the V3 also has one inch more clearance in the blast zone to account for longer (up to 3″ in most cases) muzzle brakes, flash hiders, etc. Alignment Rod – The MagnetoSpeed V3 comes with a guide rod used to make sure the path of the projectile leaving the muzzle wont accidentally hit the chronograph on the way out. How does it work?
Countries that we are not able to export to as per the government trade embargoe register are as follows: Others work on a similar method, but a different form. Instead of light small electromagnetic sensors are set along a line. The MagnetoSpeed Sporter chronograph was designed to be used on barrels from 1/2 inch up to 1 inch in diameter. In can also accommodate muzzle brakes and flash hiders up to 2.7 inches in length. Ideal for contoured rifle barrels (sporter barrels) and long-barreled revolvers. Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (trade sanctions including an arms embargo, and transit control)The MagnetoSpeed Sporter chronograph was designed to be used on barrels from 1/2 inch up to 1 inch in diameter. In can also accommodate muzzle brakes and flash hiders up to 2.7 inches in length. Ideal for contoured rifle barrels (sporter barrels) and long-barrelled revolvers. If you want a more sure way of triggering it, you’ll need an external mic. And the only one that works is the one Labradar sells. How convenient. The only limitation to the V3 is that it is only able to give you data on the muzzle velocity of your shots. Other chronographs can be setup downrange to capture speeds at different distances. Conclusion Anyone who has used a "standard" chronograph on a public range knows the hassles with setting up your chronograph and retrieving data. And of course there are the problems with getting readings in the rain, on bright sunny days, or when the conditions aren't perfect for the sensors. The Magnetospeed takes care of all those issues. I have compared my Competition Electronics ProChrono with my Magnetospeed and get virtually identical readings, so all my old CE data is perfectly useful when doing on-going load development based on my old CE chrono.
Bayonet Sensor – The sensor itself is manufactured to withstand a muzzle blast, so use on shotguns and firearms with muzzle breaks isn’t a problem. The one issue that I have with the Magneto Speed and why I still use my old Prochrono (besides for load development for my semi-auto and short barreled pistols) is that your point of impact WILL be different with and without the bayonet attached. Depending on caliber and bullet weight, I have seen as much as 1-1.5 inches shift (and not always in the same direction) of my groups. Group size doesn't appear to be affected, but POI does shift. These can be worked around depending on the firearm you’re using, many high end precision rifle chassis have rod attachments you can get to mount the Magnetospeed to them to keep them off your barrel. The MagnetoSpeed V3 ballistic chronograph kit was designed to be used on barrels and suppressors from 1/2 inch all the way up to 2 inches in diameter. In addition to the larger diameter tolerance, the V3 also has one inch more clearance in the blast zone to account for longer (up to 3" in most cases) muzzle brakes, flash hiders, etc.
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There is also a different version on offer from MagneetoSpeed, called the ‘Sporter’ model. This model does not include as many mounting options and is a trimmed down version of the V3. We have previously used the Sporter, so it was good to have the V3 to compare the models. What’s in the Box From cheapest to most expensive, here are the chronographs I’ve tested hands-on! 1. Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph While the Labradar is considered to be the cream of the crop in chronographs, I really didn’t have a good experience with it. To get the most out of your precision rifle, you need an understanding of what your projectile is going to do once it leaves the barrel of the firearm. This is where a chronograph comes into play. Precision shooters need Data of Previous Experience (DOPE) to know exactly how to reach out and hit steel. The chronograph provides an essential part of that data, the velocity of the projectile when leaving the muzzle of the firearm. It has some downsides though. This is the cheapest type of chrono for a reason. Mostly, it’s not super accurate over the long term.