MagnetoSpeed vs Standard Chronograph (2 of 2)

MagnetoSpeed vs Standard Chronograph, benefits of buying the Magnetospseed and the ease of using it. This is a very cool chronograph that every shooter should own in my opinion. It's very versatile and slips right in to your pack so you can confirm bullet speed out on the hunt.
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[@Jeff_Seely]

I like the Magnetospeed for several reasons:, less bulk, less setup, less errors, not affected by ambient light, etc... But I believe the Magnetospeed does (or can) impact barrel harmonics to a slight degree. You can still do your load development but measuring groups with it strapped on could have an added variable. I can say that it doesnt seem to impact my shot groups on my 1" bull barrel in any noticeable way. And I have tested it a lot! I love the Magnetospeed and do recommend it. Thanks, Curt. Sorry to come to the party 5 years late again🤣

[@vaughnprecision]

No worries man.!

[@Apodalont]

Leaving a round in a hot chamber is something I haven't really considered but makes total sense. Thanks for the info!

[@therangersbulldogs6350]

I think the very small difference it's because the MagnetoSpeed is really at the muzzle, but the standard chronograph is not at the same distance. Excellent videos as always. Thanks from France.

[@wiggsan]

The info on the pressure increase, by leaving subsequent rounds in the hot chamber, was extremely useful! Thanks!

[@banzai240]

Very well done set of videos and very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make these!

[@Tikka300-]

Thanks for the video,I just bought one after watching your review mate,from Australia 🇦🇺

[@malcolmgary4470]

Thank you for sharing. Your presentation was a major factor in my decision to acquire a MagnetoSpeed Sporter.

[@jwfishak]

Vaughn Precision your video sold me on this chrono. I was debating one anyway but your review is solid.

[@iamjtphoto4851]

Extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@wiggsan]

I've seen enough.... I'm getting one! Great video!!!

[@fondelmaddick5085]

It's nice to have an immediate safety reminder. Good stuff. 👌

[@sirmaxwell646]

Wow! I have been just waiting for someone to do this comparison! You did that and much more! Thank-You! Once again a VERY informative video! Subscribed.

[@vaughnprecision]

Sir Maxwell glad it helped you out.! Thanks for the sub..!

[@Madskills-hw2ox]

Same here. Great comparison & good information. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@emilnordstrom9531]

Really good info! Just ordered a sporter here in Sweden! 👍

[@steveh9436]

Good informative post. I was thinking about getting the V3 after reading alot of reviews some positive and negative, you made my mind up got one on the way. I have subscribed to yer channel. Well done. 👍

[@davidmackee8575]

Great videos and very interesting and informative well presented thanks for posting then 👍👍

[@user-mg2ob7eg8q]

Very informative, thank you.

[@jimpiccinino1127]

Cool glasses. Thanks for the info

[@audiogod2929]

Good safety first tip thank you for that sir!

[@rumrunner1820]

When people finally catch on your channel is going to explode. Keep up the good work.

[@vaughnprecision]

Thank you! I hope one day it does grow, though it sure seems to be slow. That's ok though, its a work in progress.

[@duckslayer11000]

Vaughn Precision definitely in my top five favorite channels.

[@charltonlwalker]

Great video but you left one of the biggest drawbacks of a Prochrono and why I ordered a Magnetospeed. I hit the range after work and my ProChroo starts to miss shots as the sun goes down. Same thing can be said early mornings the ProChrono can miss shots early morning. Optimal lighting has to be available for the ProChrono to work. This is no longer an issue with the Magnetospeed.

[@juliomercedes6729]

Thanks so much. Very well explained. And learned something new today about the barrer when is hot. How it changed the speed .

[@maxcoatlhunter4322]

Thanks man great video! Both of them the 1 and 2.

[@maddog9933]

Great content man...Thanks you Sir!

[@josephsoltes1250]

Excellent job thank you very much ,I was for a while in decision making which one to buy,but you made my decision to Magnetospeed. I watched bought of your videos very good very professional,I will watch more of them. You see I reload calibers 223 270 and 30-06 so I need something very accurate just like that magnetospeed.

[@druggles1]

Nice video! Thank you, for sharing!

[@yumasobkoviak9580]

Excellent video. Watched before using on my 6.5 Creedmoor. Great product. Keep doing more. You have a good video presence. Thanks.

[@vaughnprecision]

Yuma Sobkoviak thanks for checking out the channel. I’ll have many more vids coming very soon.!

[@Captainpaulbtyhtr]

Great video , very informative , my next purchase !

[@liedebunker1253]

Great review. I didn't even know there was MagnetoSpeed. 👍

[@richlovin2173]

Very clear and practical review. I will be buying one. Very useful for uncontrolled shootng area like a gravel pit. You don't have to go out in front of the idiots.

[@tires2burn]

Never thought about the chamber heat. My Mag Speed is what it is. Excellent!

[@pierregrien3617]

Thanks for the video. I was hesitating between a real radar, a caldwell or something else to calculate real speed out of my 19’ barrel vs ammo manufacturers data (hunting, 30.06 & 308). I’ll take this one, small, easy.

[@jasyamaha]

Excellent, thank you.

[@nehalfahim8657]

Great Work Thank You

[@francorui2493]

Great video and great information about the product , going to get one urgent Best regards

[@flyf100]

Both are accurate. One is at the muzzle, one is 10' beyond the muzzle. If the one out front was faster, then there would be a problem :)

[@redlew012]

You have the cable hooked up for the app where are you walking out to check your numbers. But you are right about the initial setup and takedown time

[@Johnsormani]

Great range, nice comparison

[@zackanthony2569]

Thanks good video great info

[@ShootingMOA]

Thanks for posting the review on the Magnetospeed. I have been looking at them for a while now and will get one after watching your review. Easy set up and easy to use wins every time for me. Just a shame they are $300 + here in Australia. Subscribed

[@ShootingMOA]

@Alan J Now the Gooberment is back in price will go up again..

[@WALLOWINGBULLS]

Good info thank you!

[@markthilenius5533]

Very informative video plus side of magneto speed seems to make the additional cost reasonable

[@Jerseyhighlander]

Appreciate the comparison as I'm currently shopping... Leaning toward the traditional/Caldwell as I imagine the Magneto speed wouldn't work with handguns in most, if not all cases. May also be difficult to attach to some of my Mil-surp rifles.

[@hazcat640]

You also can't sight in with the magneto speed attached. It changes the trajectory because it's hanging on the barrel.

[@daveb9370]

Good videos on the sporter. I just ordered one from Midway USA for $168.00 shipped. I have been kicking around getting a chrony for 3-4 years now for load development, but I couldn’t justify the canopy type optical units for the range I shoot at (the unit out front on a hot line) because of what you mentioned, and the pistol range only allows 1-2 shooters at a time, and that gets to be a hassle. I know this wont work with semi autos, so no loss with it at my range. I would like to see or maybe make a mount for a pistol with no rail (1911’s). Thanx for the info and your personal observations. 🔫

[@largelarry2126]

Have you ever tested the difference in speed of the barrel temperature dropping between having the bolt open or closed on a semi auto rifle? This is something I might test sometime if it ever cools down in Indiana.

[@francorui2493]

Great video, top class

[@vaughnprecision]

Franco Rui thank you..!

[@slamminhawgs9847]

thanks, i went with the caldwell as i shoot private ranges and can shoot arrows, cans, through it. showing the consistancy between them and only 5fps due to being 10 ft away, it will be perfect for my needs. we shoot golf balls at 300 yds and milk jugs at 1100 yds.

[@PilotMcbride]

Sadly here in Oz price gouging is a way of life..... I have the Caldwell kit same as you, the Magnetospeed was at least double the price unfortunately...... But I still enjoy the Caldwell. I use Caldwell's iphone app to store the data and move it to the desktop for processing in a spreadsheet. The range I use for testing is shared with people who basically couldn't care less and will stop and make safe at any time if someone needs to move forward, great bunch of blokes and this privilege has never been abused. We try and allow for range closure every 15 minutes or so during practice so shooters can go and visually check/measure their groups. Not set in concrete, and some days no closures for an hour or more. Everybody knows one another, good mates and we generally know prior to commencement what the day will involve. Cheers Kurt, have a great day 🇦🇺 🍺🍺

[@Mitchel141]

I like the labdar once I got it set up and learned how to use it bought a good aftermarket sight I have had great results

[@captainklr6508]

Nice presentation

[@vkdem]

Did you try the same thing with a shotgun? I want to learn the velocity difference for lead shot between the (almost) muzzle and about 5 feet a way?

[@sirmaxwell646]

That Caldwell is matching that Magnetospeed exactly. I'm guessing the Caldwell is 9 feet out and according to Caldwells software it should be 5-6 FPS slower and thats exactly what your getting! I paid $80 dollars for the Caldwell and the Magnetospeed is $180. Now you do get instant data on the Caldwell on your cell phone at your bench. Like you said you just can't get it if the Range is hot. Also as you said the rain and snow messes up the Caldwell and not the Magnetospeed. The other point is the Magnetospeed is much easier to set up. The biggest down fall I see to the Magnetospeed other than the price is I have to believe the Magnetospeed changes Barrel harmonics and the Caldwell does not. As always a very well done and informative Video and comparison! I am so happy to see I can very much rely on my Caldwell thanks to YOU!

[@IronheadStakebreaker]

I've done some testing on my rifle with the magneto because I had the same thought. I do see a slight change in point of impact but my Satterlee tests don't show any change. The nodes and antinodes stay in the same ranges with or without the magneto on. Loads that group will group either way.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Another advantage of optical chronographs such as the Caldwell, is if one is alternating among several rifles. I usually do that to keep my barrels cool.

[@sirmaxwell646]

I am very impressed with how accurate that inexpensive Caldwell is! It kept right up with that MagnetoSpeed! I just ordered the Caldwell today for $79 + tax. The magnetoSpeed is $100 more.

[@hikenmikes8262]

Sir Maxwell don’t forget the price of the tripod required for the Caldwell

[@davemiller4852]

😊great video, thanks. Just bought MagnetoSpeed after having Caldwell unit. Way too many errors with Caldwell, even intense sunlight even with shades on will cause error. When your in load development stage, your speed is vital and getting error messages slows the process. Yet to use MagnetoSpeed so your how to video was very timely.

[@henryhenry5897]

I wonder if the extrem spread and sd is the same if magneto been taken off did u verifiy that? Excellent video

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

Very close tally between the two which goes to prove that the Digital Prochrony may well be reliable enough for use in applications for LR shooting.

[@aaaaa1957]

Great video. This answered the one big question I had in how it compares. Both have their uses. If your using a handgun without a rail or a short barrel revolver then your older one is your only choice. Thanks for posting now when I go out and purchase one I know I won’t be wasting my money.

[@asterixky]

You don't have to wait for the range to go cold to check your Caldwell when its connected to you phone/tablet, but weather can be an issue. I can also place my Caldwell a foot away from the target and find out bullet velocity right at the end range/target.

[@shitsngiggles8371]

Yeah that's how my dumb ass buddy shot my pro crono

[@deerphoria4314]

Did you buy the power chord where you attached the display to your ipad from an electronic store?

[@davemiller4852]

Excellent video. Answered most all my questions, pretty much sold on the Sporter. You talked about the effects of rain, but what about bright sunlight or overcast, will it cause errors like the Caldwell,??

[@vaughnprecision]

No, it’s not affected by either of those

[@happyhankjr]

Very nice presentation but you didn't show how well it works with pistols. Does the MagnetoSpeed work as well with pistols?

[@Hoytbuff]

Great video. Only problem I've seen is it throws of my poi and messes wit accuracy a bit. I'll do the satterly ocw test find that awesome group then chronograph to get my data.

[@visamedic]

It’s like vital signs…we don’t treat by a pts vitals, we treat by the pt. So I’d have to agree with you, although your POI shouldn’t matter, you can get the same data shooting into a bucket. But, yeah, get your mix, your group, prove to yourself it’s effective, and then take the numbers. The only reason I’m getting one of these is to tune my air rifles too, so I’m not wasting air, energy, by ramping up hammer strike and air pressure to a wasteful point. Otherwise…after that’s determined, I only need to set DOPE in my Strelok App.

[@ianhenrikson4390]

Get your velocity…then use your data and shoot for accuracy.

[@fog8969]

Thank goodness I have my own land to do all of this kind of stuff on.

[@DoubleDeltaHoundog]

First time on your channel Great video What caliber did you use in video

[@eastcoastcharlie602]

Trying to decide how much barrel needs to be available between hand gurard and break to be able to install. This is important for those of us with an SBR or AR Pistol. Can you give me an idea how much clear space I have to have behind the break?

[@arthurdirindinjr1792]

I bought the Caldwell because it was sold at Cabelas and the Mag speed wasn't and I had a large amount of Cabela$ points so I went with the Caldwell as free is tough to beat. Just like always a few months after I bought the Caldwell Cabelas started selling the Mag Speed. Been very happy with my Caldwell

[@vaughnprecision]

They are both great

[@Macmathews1]

A warmer CASE is directly related to the powder you choose as well.. What powder are you using or is that factory AMMO ? Ohh ya BTW - my POI change between NO MAGNETO and installed is about 3" shift elevation

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

G’day legend, I’m thinking about buying a Magneto Speed Sporter for my nephew who’s just bought himself a Bergara Ridge 6.5 Creedmore for Deer and Hog hunting and to do some informal long range target shooting ( I’ll be using your awesome Ballistics Advanced Edition app to help him get out to 1200 Yards ) Five years after this review what are your thoughts on this Chronograph? Has it withstood the test of time and worked as it did from day one ? Would you still recommend it to shooters ? Cheers from Australia 🍻

[@shanerRC]

How high up are you putting the bullets through the window on the Caldwell? I usually put them about 4 inches up from the unit. You were getting nice consistent readings. I almost bought the MS but went Caldwell. Now I'm wishing...

[@vaughnprecision]

Shaner rc I put them about 4 to 6 inches up. That seems to be the best for no errors.

[@ForceMultiplier]

If you want to speed up the cooling of your barrel, a battery powered air mattress pump with a piece of flex clear tubing will do it.

[@srs4767]

I recently heard that the sporter model plastic clamp can be thrown away and replaced with the Aluminum version that was originally put on the V1 & V2 models... It's supposed to resolve the slipping problem (having to retighten after every 2-3 shots)... Do you happen to know if that's correct or have you made that change to your sporter? I'm going to be investing in one of the magnetospeeds, but I don't really need anything more than the sporter version... However, I don't want to have to deal with the bayonet sliding all over the place.Any help is greatly appreciated.

[@vaughnprecision]

SageRat Shooter unfortunately I'm not aware of that. I would think aluminum would scratch a painted or blued barrel to. However, if that's an option it would be nice.!

[@davidcruger2237]

Does the use of indoor shooting add to the benefit ??

[@davehutchens2143]

Great job on all your videos! Are you getting any change in POI when it is attached?

[@vaughnprecision]

Thanks! Yes, my groups will shift a bit (open up actually) when I have this mounted. Its not horrible but you can't have this mounted when sighting in. I guess I should have said that as well. I've asked Magnetospeed to sent me the V3 version for testing, but I haven't heard anything back. There are a few small but nice variations on that one. If I get my hands one one, I'll do a comparison and show the POI shift as well.

[@davehutchens2143]

Thanks a bunch!

[@FSU1HEMI1]

I'd also add in the fact you will need a tripod to add to your backpack. I love my V3 magneetospeed can't go wrong with either one they offer.

[@reaverpm]

There is only one problem about the MagnetoSpeed to me. I do a lot of pistol shooting and reloading for them. You can't really use it on semiauto pistols. But I have lots of time and room for equibment so I choose the Caldwell. It's just my oppinion :)

[@anthonychrismartin7888]

Oh Damm! I’m going to have to get both.

[@The10thManRules]

Simple solution, buy a suppressor. Boom! Too easy! I have a SilencerCo Omega 9k that I mount on a G17 to get my data.

[@seanthomason8001]

Where did you get the attachment that went into your tablet to download your data? I like that feature. I will you could plug it directly into your phone or tablet like you can with the Caldwell.

[@vaughnprecision]

Sthomas 2578 I think I ordered it from Amazon, or you can go directly to them or possibly MidwayUSA

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

Hi sir, I know this is an older video but I was wondering if you would recommend the Caldwell for load development? I have the Caldwell already but people say it’s junk and not good enough for load development. I feel like mine is accurate and your video seems to show that also. I have my own range so I don’t have to worry about waiting to take it down. Just trying to decide if I need to spend more money to get a magnetospeed.

[@vaughnprecision]

They are just fine, I use mine all the time for that

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

@@vaughnprecision thanks for the reply.

[@georgelza]

hmmm, you referred to the "app" pointing to the Magnetospeed... please elaborate... I was not aware that there is app that pairs with the head unit also.

[@mrsensable]

Can you tell me what round you are putting down range

[@cordelmar]

I m thinking of getting this product and i m just looking at the performance. So according to all the reloading manuals all the FPS loads are tested at the barrel mussel, so my question to you, is this Magneto Chrono- attached to your rifle barrel is accurate to your ammo loads?

[@vaughnprecision]

cordelmar yes, mounted to the barrel and super accurate. I’ve compared it to the standard chronograph and it’s always spot on

[@cordelmar]

I like it so ill get one as soon the price goes down on some special. Right now it cost $179 Thanks.

[@243Outdoors]

I ordered one of these last night. I am sick and tired of my Pro Chorno.

[@MaineOutdoorsChannel]

nice rig, can the magneto speed work on a handgun

[@MaineOutdoorsChannel]

Have you done any chrono test on the 243 win say 100 grain pills

[@timothyhalloran7353]

I was wondering about the accuracy of my Chrony. Oh, if you add in the cost of a good tripod and the cost of the two is about the same. I am not sure if the magneto speed would work with a can?

[@vaughnprecision]

I’ve never tried it with a can before, but if memory serves me right Johnnys Reloading bench has done it. Might want to check out his channel and see

[@martinkesler5999]

Does the continual muzzle blast have any effect on the part of the unit that extends under the muzzle?

[@robgoose8126]

No. Minor discoloration at most that wipes off.

[@markhernandez8840]

Did you end up returning the magnetospeed ? I think I heard you you want it to return it to brownells if I'm not mistaken, I been thinking on getting the V3 but man is around 400 dlls, I'm still deciding on maybe getting the sporter or the V3

[@vaughnprecision]

Mark Hernandez instill have it, very happy with it to

[@markhernandez8840]

Vaughn Precision in your opinion, you think I should go with the v3 or the sporter ? I heard a lot of people saying the strap comes loose and you have hard times dealing with it.

[@vaughnprecision]

Mark Hernandez you do need to keep an eye on the strap, but if your aware of that it's no big deal. I like them both, the V3 is better and I'll be ordering one soon. But I'm also very happy with the sporter model

[@markhernandez8840]

Vaughn Precision thank you for the info, I guess I'll go with the V3 since the display is more friendly and also you have more options for different barrels sizes

[@rikhansen4574]

I watched your whole video to actually see the results, not a dozen mentions how more easier one is to use then the other.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

I usually shoot 3 rifles so the barrels stay cool...one shot, switch rifle#1, one shot, shoot rifle#2, one shot, shoot rifle#3, rinse and repeat. That is the only disadvantage of the MagnetoSpeed I can think of

[@vaughnprecision]

That’s my main complaint

[@ChuckNorrisUltra]

Thank you for showing that you removed the bolt 👍

[@nathancrowe6522]

Does the magneto have an effect on accuracy given its attatched to barrel?

[@robgoose8126]

rifleshooter.com/2018/03/does-the-magnetospeed-v3-chronograph-change-group-size-and-point-of-impact/

[@bagheri4]

Is it possible to use a digital camera tripod for this chronograph ?

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

Yes, I found a camera tripod at Goodwill for $5 and with just a little modification it works great.

[@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe6724]

Can the magnetospeed be used with a silencer on the barrel?

[@keithreinert5835]

Go Ahead Make Our Day Scooter &Peanut yes

[@Rancherinaz]

👍👍

[@brndncrbtt]

Thank you for your efforts in this endeavor. I'm in the market for a chronograph and see a lot of hate for the Caldwell style. But seeing this leads me to believe they are not as wildly inaccurate as portrayed. Thanks again.

[@Koelkop]

The caldwell are just very sensitive to light conditions. In direct sunlight it does weird things. I tend to just put it in the shade by default

[@MrBubinski777]

The only thing I don't like about magneto speed is the point of impact drastically changes on my rifle. Really messes with barrel harmonics.

[@mikecrotts3943]

do you see any point of impact change between having the magneto speed on and off of the barrel?

[@vaughnprecision]

Absolutely, if your shooting for groups don’t use the magneto.! It will cause a POI shift

[@mikecrotts3943]

@@vaughnprecision thinking of this and the Labradar, sometimes putting out my prochrono is a pain. I would think that checking speeds and groups at the same time would be better? no? maybe I don't shoot enough to not do that....

[@vaughnprecision]

@@mikecrotts3943 I would be nice to do both at the same time

[@mikecrotts3943]

@@vaughnprecision thanks for the responses, an outfitter friend of mine planted a bug about the 243AI and your videos were the first thing that popped up. I was a bid nervous too when you popped that first factory load in your AI. though I found your page late, i am glad to see you back at it

[@rickrydalch2904]

Have you had a chance to check out the labradar chronograph?

[@vaughnprecision]

Yes, I was able to use one that another shooter brought to the range. I was impressed by it for sure. The only complaint is the cost. It's on the high side. But it really gives you some great accurate data. I'd like to buy one, test it and post a video on it, but it's out of my reach right now, I need to invest in some other tools I need first. Maybe I'll email them and see if they would let me have a discount in return for video reviews.

[@fog8969]

I wouldn't set my iPad that close to the rifle. Just thinking about a friend who opened the door on his truck, rolled the window, and used the window frame as a rest to shoot a deer. The percussion or recoil from the rifle broke the glass on the mirror on his door.

[@eugene7890]

Yeah but how do they work with 12ga magnum slug loads???

[@north4961]

Thanks for the comparison! Reading about Magneto customer service on Amazon reviews not very inspiring. Looking to purchase Sporter model, anybody here have any problems with after sale problems? Thank you in advance.

[@gshepherd37]

The problem with the magnetospeed is it has to be close to the bullet flight. I have a heavy barrel 1.25 no taper and it doesn't read. Just error after error.

[@magnumcipher4971]

Works fine on a couple different rigs of mine with barrels measuring just over an inch at the muzzle. A blank measuring 1.250” at the muzzle won’t be an issue for very many folks. If you reload for precision rifles, and do a lot of it, you likely already own both a Magnetospeed and a conventional chronograph. Super data nerds will have a LabRadar in the mix as well!