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Shooting Chrony
Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph
$99.99Cheaper
Best Ballistic Chronographs · head-to-head
Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph is cheaper at $99.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
MagnetoSpeed
MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph
$449
Which is better: the Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph or MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph is the cheaper at $99.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph | MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $99.99 | $449 |
| Brand | Shooting Chrony | MagnetoSpeed |
| Released | — | — |
| Velocity range (fps) | 30-7,000 | — |
| Accuracy pct | 0.5 | 0.1-0.5 (manufacturer states 99.5%-99.9% measurement accuracy) |
| Sensing method | optical (twin light-sensor diffusers) | magnetic/strain-gauge, muzzle-mounted (bayonet-style sensor) |
| Shot capacity | 60-shot memory across 6 individual strings (2-10 shots each) | continuous rapid-mode data logging with rate-of-fire and bracket tracking; not string-limited like optical units |
| Bluetooth app | No | No |
| Battery type runtime | one 9V alkaline battery, rated ~48 hours continuous use | one 9V battery, or two CR123 batteries |
| Operating temp range | — | — |
| Weight (oz) | 39 | — |
Sources — Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph: shootingchrony.com (verified 2026-08-11). MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph: magnetospeed.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph and MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Accuracy pct: Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph 0.5 vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph 0.1-0.5 (manufacturer states 99.5%-99.9% measurement accuracy)
- Sensing method: Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph optical (twin light-sensor diffusers) vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph magnetic/strain-gauge, muzzle-mounted (bayonet-style sensor)
- Shot capacity: Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph 60-shot memory across 6 individual strings (2-10 shots each) vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph continuous rapid-mode data logging with rate-of-fire and bracket tracking; not string-limited like optical units
- Battery type runtime: Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph one 9V alkaline battery, rated ~48 hours continuous use vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph one 9V battery, or two CR123 batteries