MagnetoSpeed

[Montucky]

Who loves it? Who hates it?…..Barrel strap, shims, different sized screws. Fiddle with this & then fork around with that. Some shots read & then some muzzle blasts don’t. Not a Hater but there’s gotta be something coming out soon that’s better than this…….,

 

[Tmac]

LabRadar perhaps?

 

[huntnful]

Mine worked decent. I just didn't like how much it affected my POI and barrel harmonics. So the only data you could get while using it was only velocity. Now I use a Lab Radar, so I get my velocities, and can do load development at the same tight. I like it WAY more.

 

[Chanimal]

It’s a definitely a trade off. My experience with the magneto speed POI change is consistently 3-5” at 100yds for me. I end up using more components checking velocities because I can’t do a ladder or group testing while recording velocities.

But I’ve never had mine miss a shot. I didn’t spend the money on the Labrador because of the mixed reviews. I see a radar based chrono in my future because I like data.

 

[MillenialHunter]

I have a magneto speed v3 and I really like it for a few reasons.

1. It NEVER misses a shot with lead or monos in 17-33cal. It also always reads on my suppressed guns which I hear can be a small problem with a labradar.

2. I never shoot for groups and to chrono at the same time anyway so the poi shift issues aren’t an issue for me.

3. I shoot through a concrete tube a lot at our local range so I don’t think a Labradar would work for me anyway. Not bashing the labradar as I believe it’s much better for lots of people, just not for me.

Bottom line I would definitely buy it again for what I do.

 

[Wyobohunter]

Not for me:
- likely changes POI so can’t do velocity and accuracy testing together.
- not useable for handguns.
- not useable for arrows.

 

[sndmn11]

I've missed one 22lr shot and then adjusted the sensitivity.
I like it, I'd get a Labrador now, but when I got this the cost difference was worth it to me.

 

[Ucsdryder]

I don’t like the change in POI. Makes load development harder but it works great for its intended use! I’d like a Labradar but it has its drawbacks too. Much more expensive and I’ve heard you have to get it just right to get it to be reliable, especially suppressed.

 

[excaliber]

I have the Magnetospeed Sporter model and I'm very happy with it. I use it to check speeds on my workup loads while checking for pressure signs. Once I find my max load and adjust from there there is no use for the Magnetospeed. Once you have my final load figured out I put in on for three shots just to verify and call it good.

It's not designed to stay on the barrel as it will affect POI. I don't see the issue with it.

I've never missed a shot or had a bad reading. It's one of the best purchases I've made.

 

[eaglemountainman]

I use mine to find a velocity node or two. Then, I'll tweek powder weight for accuracy till I find optimal charge weight. After that, more tweeking to find best seating depth. When I have my final load, I'll run it over the MagnetoSpeed for final MV. It works great for what I do.

There are all kinds of mounting mods on the internet that negate distorting barrel harmonics.

 

[Wyobohunter]

To each his own. I’ve had the same shooting chrony for many years and like the versatility. Everything has drawbacks, I have to go in front of the firing line to set it up and the wind has tipped it over. I now use a more solid tripod to combat drawback #2.