chrono or magnetospeed?

[tdoyka]

i've been without a chrono( jumped right in front of my bullet, honesthttps://www.shootersforum.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif) for about 7 or 8 years. i think its time to get one, again.

i have been looking at a MagnetoSpeed Sporter Chronograph. it seems like it will do what i want, which is measuring fps. i am a cripple(handi-capable person to you pc ershttps://www.shootersforum.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif) and i don't want to computerize it. i like the fact that i no longer have to set it up, pray that the light is good and i can tell what velocity the bullet does, by me turning my head.

i don't plan on using on using the magnetospeed every shot. when i'm satisfied by the accuracy, i'll use it to see what velocity will be. i've looked at sites reviews(midway, amazon...) and it seems ok(i look at 3 stars or less).

so do i want a shooters' chrono(which i've used) or magnetospeed?

[jmort]

LabRadar
Do yourself a favor

[TenTea]

LabRadar
Do yourself a favor

Looks fantastic! I'll save my pennies and someday my chrono will come in.

http://www.gunsandammo.com/gear-accessories/review-labradar-doppler-radar-chronograph/

https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/12/16/review-labradar-chronograph/

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/523157/labradar-ballistic-velocity-doppler-radar-chronograph



(https://www.midwayusa.com/product/523157/labradar-ballistic-velocity-doppler-radar-chronograph)

[Moleman-]

I have the standard Magneto Speed and like it a lot. Nothing to set up/take down, compact and not too expensive. Strap the blade to your barrel, make sure you're not going to shoot it and start recording speeds.

[country gent]

Several at the club have the magneto speeds and like them. They are a good unit to work with. I have the lab radar and really like it for several reasons. One it dosnt attach to the firearm, meaning its easier to test several firearms on a given day. Two it set beside the firearm and is easy to set to different strings so I can keep track of the days results. three it gives multiple readings on each shot from 10 ft to 175 yds ( farthest Ive tried with 45 cal bullets) in set incremenrts up to 5 total. This allows for the actual bc to be computed and a drop table made up. It gives SD ES and other data also

[tdoyka]

i would like the lab radar, but its a little too expensive for disability check. i'm looking at under $200.

[jmort]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/852429/competition-electronics-prochrono-digital-chronograph

This is around $100.00 and well reviewed.

[Scharfschuetze]

I was just talking to one of the guys at the range today about the Magneto unit. His complaint was that by attaching it to the barrel, he felt that he could not really judge his load's accuracy or zero with it attached. Of course, like the OP, if using after you have decided on a load then there's no issue with that.

My range installed overhead bullet baffles a few years ago, and my old Pact unit with the usual shadow activated sensors, quit being very reliable, so I bit the bullet and bought the Radarlab unit. It's been quite a labor saver and it is fast to set up. It gives me the bullet's velocity at the muzzle, at 25 yards, 50, 75 and at 100 yards as well as the usual data. The down side is that it's a pretty pricey unit and it eats Double A batteries up pretty fast. The eight batteries powering the unit last about two trips to the range and the batteries need replacing. I'll probably end up ordering the optional rechargeable battery for it.

[Artful]

My limited experience - I have a Chrony - one of my friends has both a
Chrony and a magnetospeed
The Chrony can be finicky about light to get good consistent readings
- The Magneto speed can be finicky about finding the correct settings
to register
- the Chrony is straight forward to set up.
-The Magneto speed has a rod you put into the barrel to register the bayonet
with so it's in spec - If you forget to pull your rod and pull the trigger
with a barrel obstruction you will need to visit a gunsmith and you will either
shorten or replace the barrel, provided something worse doesn't happen.

I have the labradar on the wish list. It's worth saving to get the best
possible stuff to make your life easier.

[flyingrhino]

I shot my first Chrony. Bought another. I just got tired of how finicky it is with the light and clouds and shadows, etc. I got the Labradar. It is the way to go. It's definitely worth saving up for.

[MostlyLeverGuns]

I am happy with my MagnetoSpeed but it it is limited to a single barrel with little but sight ramp on the last 6 or 8 inches. Now that the LabRadar is available, I would go with that if you can afford it. I still use and old Chrony for handgun and tube-feed levers when curiosity strikes. I will probably get a LabRadar in the future.

[John Boy]

I am happy with my MagnetoSpeed but it it is limited to a single barrel with little but sight ramp on the last 6 or 8 inches.Not a fact. Just turn the MagnetoSport upside down and mount on top of the barrel with any rifle that has a magazine. Been doing it with my levers with a magazine tube and even with globe foresights

[tdoyka]

Not a fact. Just turn the MagnetoSport upside down and mount on top of the barrel with any rifle that has a magazine. Been doing it with my levers with a magazine tube and even with globe foresights


thats a good one to know!!!

[roysha]

How do the LabRadar and the MagnetoSport compare to the Oehler 35P?