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SuperChrono Thoughts

went to the site and when you convert Norwegian Krone to US $ it is appx. $400.

Will not detect subsonic speeds-according to website- so of limited value to me in setting up suppressed sub rounds but interesting nonetheless.
Might be a way to set it up waaaaaay downrange and measure velocities and calculate BC more accurately - if you trust your shooting abilities and not drill it with an errant shot :'(
 
I'm wondering if the change in the speed of sound from one environment to the other could have any effect on the readings or if it doesn't matter because it is at least constant for all 3 readings.
 
Speed of sound differs with certain environmental changes. I have used one for about 2 years now, and for anything above 1080 fps in Florida works just fine. Still waiting for the upgraded model.
 
mshelton said:
I'm wondering if the change in the speed of sound from one environment to the other could have any effect on the readings or if it doesn't matter because it is at least constant for all 3 readings.
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The change in speed of sound due to different environments will have no effects on the measured speed of the bullet. The speed of sound will be the same along the bullet's path as it passes over the chronograph and that is all that is needed.
 
One of this chrono's appealing features is the larger sensing area.

I gave one some thought and then just bought a Cabela's laser bore sighter. One that is inserted in the chamber so I can't forget one in the muzzle and ruin the barrel. With the laser bore sighter I can set up my convential chrono in little or no time without risk of shooting it.

I just spent the money saved on a new trigger assy 8)
 
Agreed!

Running a Ohler 35P now but if I was going to spend that kind of money to get another one, it would not be one that I have to set up in front of the muzzle for all the reasons you guys already know...
 
other than no low speed sensing the BIGGEST single draw back is the LACK of REMOTE DISPLAY...

USELESS in my opinion
 
I like mine just fine. I bought it because I was sick of trying to work up loads with missing data. Sure, I wish it was the newer model that will bluetooth to my smart phone, but for sheer reliability it's hard to beat. It works in the dark, in the rain, sunshine, or fog... doesn't matter. The large pickup zone is nice too. I have set it up in the middle of my bench and it records righties and lefties without having to move it. The setup is fairly critical for true speed but not as tedious as setting up screens. If you are just looking for Extreme spreads and ballpark speeds, just set it on the ground and push the on button.

The magnetospeed was my other option at the time, but I couldn't get around having a large tuner strapped to my barrel while working up loads.

Savageshooter, the next time we shoot together I will bring it so you can see what your bullet is doing downrange. I'll rig something up that either clamps to the target frame or leans up against the pit wall.
 
Do you guys find it is good for determining ES/SD of a load? I read that if its not perfectly horizontal it can throw the readings out - while that would be annoying does it track the speeds relative speeds ok within that imperfect set-up; to the point that you could make decisions about a powder charge based on the ES/SD numbers?

This question has been holding me back.
 
Sounds good.

That is why I don't want to spend $$ on Magnetospeed. Can't accurately work loads with it attached, unless you will shoot with it attached each time.
 
Being an archery fanatic as well as a firearms enthusiast, a chronograph needs to be able to tell me the speed of my arrows as well as bullets from my varmint rifles that in some cases leave the muzzle at over 4000 fps. So that particular model does not appeal to me. I've never had trouble with the sensing area of my Chrony Beta giving me consistent and accurate readings. Plus the readout remote on my Beta makes it a little easier on tiring eyes.
 
Got to laugh at some of the replies.......

The "SuperChrono" is the best chronograph I've owned to date, and I've owned several and used several others.
Very accurate data. No lighting issues or false readings. Works in all ambient'. They are super simple to setup with a very forgiving sensing zone (31" x 51").
Donovan
 
You folks that think a MagnetoSpeed changes the tuning of your gun are not correct in your thinking.

A MagnetoSpee3d will put an up-tick in the POI due to the fact that the two inductors used to monitor bullet position are biased with a DC current that produces a very slight magnetic field above the BAYO. When the bullet goes by at a high velocity, and eddy current is produced in the bullet (Yes, the Eddy Current term again!). This gives a slight upward force that acts on the bullet like a puff of wind from the bottom.
My 6BRX sees the impact at 600yd and 1000 yd rise around 0.8MOA. This is a bias, not a change in ballistics The actual movement is up to your gun and cartridge.

This change in POI is a constant and does NOT effect accuracy, you are still the main cause of inaccuracies!

I have a friend that shoots F class and is one of his clubs best shooters. He mounts his MagnetoSpeed at all times including matches!

But, if you don't agree with Physics, don't use a MagnetoSpeed.
 
normmatzen said:
You folks that think a MagnetoSpeed changes the tuning of your gun are not correct in your thinking.

A MagnetoSpee3d will put an up-tick in the POI due to the fact that the two inductors used to monitor bullet position are biased with a DC current that produces a very slight magnetic field above the BAYO. When the bullet goes by at a high velocity, and eddy current is produced in the bullet (Yes, the Eddy Current term again!). This gives a slight upward force that acts on the bullet like a puff of wind from the bottom.
My 6BRX sees the impact at 600yd and 1000 yd rise around 0.8MOA. This is a bias, not a change in ballistics The actual movement is up to your gun and cartridge.

This change in POI is a constant and does NOT effect accuracy, you are still the main cause of inaccuracies!

I have a friend that shoots F class and is one of his clubs best shooters. He mounts his MagnetoSpeed at all times including matches!

But, if you don't agree with Physics, don't use a MagnetoSpeed.
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Not discounting this but if this is true than mounting the MagnetoSpeed sideway should produce a lateral change in POI. Can you test?
 
You said he shoots with it on all the time. So go work a load up with it on and then take it off after load development. I bet the load would change. Even if slightly, it would change
 
Hello all!
I have a magnetospeed and I love it. It will cause a change in impact. What that change is will depend on that individual rifle. I have not found any predictable change in impact. Meaning a heavy barrel will change less than a light sporter barrel etc. What I haven't noticed is a change is group size. So far my groups have remained the same size; just hitting some place else.
 
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