Checkpoint 305 Mega-Mag G3 Torpedo Level (Colors May Vary)

by Checkpoint

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With it's no compromise design and superior quality, the Mega-Mag is designed for portability, effiency and professional durability. The quickest and strongest holding professional Torpedo in the worl! Overzised Vial at 0° featuring Tri-View Port. 6 Precision vials at 0°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, 90° + Top view bullseye vial. 4 Rare-Earth magnets for phenomenal holding power. CNC milled accuracy, billet 6061 aluminum alloy, Manufactured to Aircraft standards in materials and plating. Lifetime warranty on "Indestructible" body. 45-degree angle machined into unit for layout referencing. The Mega-Mag is capable of working on all planes. Water and Shock proof for tough working conditions. Colors vary

Product Description

The patented Mega-Mag G3 Torpedo level is the newest generation from Checkpoint for the professional trades. The Mega-Mag Level is second to none with a design package that will meet all contractor's needs. This level has a built-in auto 45 degree angle at one point for quick referencing and a perpendicular tie-in centering notch for perfect alignment. This level has an extraordinary 6-vial system including 90, 45, 30, 22.5 and oversized zero degree for easy viewing which can be referenced 3 sides simultaneously for more sensitive flat surface calibration, If that's not enough, we added an ultra sensitive bullseye vial mounted on the top side opposite a machined bottom side surface, Our bullseye vial allows you to align both X and Y Axis to perfection at a single view, we have incorporated 4 oversized rare earth neodymium magnets into a V Grove machined underside for use on pipe with extraordinary holding power.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000H6VE8E
• Item model number: 305
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,142 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars answer to Riverman, November 28, 2008

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Mark Silberberg (Harbor City, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Checkpoint 305 Mega-Mag G3 Torpedo Level (Colors May Vary) (Tools & Home Improvement)

Riverman, sorry to hear you returned the level. There is a reason for the bubbles in vials seeming so small. The reason is they are 45 minute fast accurate vials that give you perfect precise readings. Other levels with larger vials are normally a slower minute reading vial and far less accurate. Our vials are by far probably one the best, if not THE BEST, vial made. We take pride in the quality of our product and every single level is CNC made and hand assembled and then sent thru a QC test to ensure every level is absolutely perfect. We certainly hope you will reconsider maybe an UltraMag with a larger zero degree vial. Please feel free to reach us at 1-800-588-5655

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One bad arse level, January 10, 2009

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Patrick Sheehan (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Checkpoint 305 Mega-Mag G3 Torpedo Level (Colors May Vary) (Tools & Home Improvement)

This level is real nice. I've had both a Greenlee and Ideal torpedo level before and checkpoint blows them both away. The magnets are WAY stronger and this particular level has more angles to work with (most levels don't include the 22.5* angle for making three bend saddles when bending pipe). I've never needed to replace one of the level cylinders but if I did it's nice to know they are replaceable. Also the bulls eye level on the top makes dog leg's a thing of the past. All of my fellow electricians are jealous of my checkpoint 305 :)

2.0 out of 5 stars Too heavy and big, December 2, 2008

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Corky - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Checkpoint 305 Mega-Mag G3 Torpedo Level (Colors May Vary) (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a great looking level but I wanted something that was designed to to do what I needed it to do. I liked this level mainly because it had a 22 degree bubble on it which is great for electrical pipe bending. The problem I found is that it is top heavy, bulky, stubby and weighs too much. If you're a professional I strongly suggest getting a Checkpoint 300 instead.

I had checkpoint 300 until someone decided they wanted it and took it from me. I didn't realize how nice the level until I bought this level. To start off the Checkpoint 300 design is great because it is slim, long and lightweight. It has 4 rare earth magnets which really hangs on to what ever you stick it to. It has vile windows for the 30 and 45 degree vials on the top of the level, this is very useful when bending pipe. it easily fits into a tool pouch or back pocket and is easy to find in your pouch.

This level the 305 on the other hand is tall, bulky and heavy and only has only 3 rare earth magnets. It is twice the weight and is top heavy. It has a tendency to want to fall off of things when bumped and if it does fall off of a lift it puts a huge dent on the corner because of it's weight factor. Since it is so bulky it is harder to fit in your tool bag and it is hard to when you need it because it's short and sinks down into your bag and you have to dig to find it.

My Checkpoint 305 dropped off of lifts too many times and the main vial finally broke, Checkpoint guarantees it's vials from breakage with free replacement vials but this was a great reason to get rid of it. I just replaced this level with the Checkpoint 300 and will never stray again.