I looked up both on the Wifler website. I can't give you an opinion, since I never used one or the other. However, what I find interesting is the claim of " dynamic nonlinear response". Do they mean that each click does not increase/decrease stiffness equally? That would drive me nuts. What do they mean by "dynamic"? I would think that means the plunger response changes in some way during the shot, but I could be very wrong. It is your money, but I don't believe the hype will buy you any points regardless of the model. YMMV

 

Good question about plunger response. Not being linear might not be a good thing if the click settings aren't uniform in some manner. I'm also interested in the effective plunger range as I have bows/limbs as light as 32lbs, then on up to 42lbs @ my DL. The build/design difference 'tween the Wifler MP-2 and Beiter that I like for the MP-2 is no mechanical cushioning (springs) and its tool less.

As to the money part, that's not the issue.

Anyhoo, I've tried twice to reach out to Wifler by phone and email, with no response so far.

 

As I recall from physics classes, magnetic fields are not linear, but rather they are quadratic just like gravitional attraction between bodies is quadratic. We humans can visualize linear progression than quadratic (or exponential). It took me a little while to figure out how the adjustments on my Wifler felt like as I went from on extreme to the other.

 

Are you happy with your Wifler, which model, and are you recurve or barebow at what holding weights?

I work with magnetism on a daily basis and would expect exponential adjustments. I guess I'll need to try a Wifler and see for myself.

 

I got my Wifler MP-ONE Pro from the Classifieds here in AT. I shoot recurve with just 32# OTF. I like it. it's on my bow as the primary, with the Beiter sitting in the bag as a backup. I don't fiddle with the plunger pressure much after I tuned my bow. For some reason it was easier for my to tune my bow with the Wifler than with the Beiter, but it could also have just been luck, or I learned enough unconsciously when I was tuning previously with the Beiter.

My understanding is that barebow shooters do a lot of fiddling with the plunger pressure for various distances, so I understand why some people want a more easily visualized mental model of "cranking the plunger X turns will do Y rings to the left or right for me."

 

Original Wifler plunger's was too short to get centershot for barebow

 

I keep wanting to like the Wifler, and keep finding that the Beiter shoots better.

 

The experience of a lot of top shooters is that for the most part, all spring plungers are pretty much the same. In my own testing a $15 cheapo plunger produces the same scores as a beiter. The only reason to have the latter is the easy adjustability and the durability for peace of mind.

 

The Wifler is not good.

 

I have both and they both work. The Wifler is kind of clunky, the Beiter is fine German engineering, and it doesn't leak oil. If I was setting up a new rig, I'd go with Beiter.

 

clunky

True. It doesn't have the precision "click" feel that the Beiter has. More of a "clunk" rather than a "click".

 

I bought the MP2 for the adjustable center-shot. Good idea, but doesn't work very well in practice.
The Beiter is not that much harder to adjust CS.

 

I shoot barebow and tried 2 different Wifler MP-2s. In both of them, the core of the plunger (the tip) started rattling after 6-8 weeks, and nothing I adjusted could stop it.

Aside from that, I liked them. It took some getting used to the non-linear change in pressure. You also have to find just the right tightness on the set screws to get a good "click" instead of a "clunk." That has never been an issue on the Beiter.

In the end, I swapped the Wifler for a Zniper Zextant to get the micro-adjust feature. It's worked well so far, though it still doesn't have the reassuring solidity of the Beiter.

 

Thanx for all yer good input ... I'll pass on the Wifler and continue with my stable of Beiters.

 

And they said AT was not good for anything. Hopefully you heard enough commentary to help you make your choice.

 

Not a choice, just a whim at trying something that's mechanically different. Beiter products have been a long time staple for me, for many decades, and will continue to do so.

 

While we’re on plungers, any thoughts on the Wooooojack Micro? I haven’t handled one yet, but some claim it is similar performance to the Beiter, but cheaper, same or better build quality, and doesn’t stick out as far from the riser.

 

I got one earlier this year, and it seems really good. Smooth, and pretty simple. My preliminary testing shows that it does exactly what a good plunger should do. I do like the metal plunger tip.

 

From what i know , the Wifler's require more of a precisely tuned equipment than the spring ones.

 

I have used one for a number of years, early model, and have had no problems. I have never had a Beiter. It's adjustability if fine and ease of adjustment is something I like. I am not a competitive shooter but I can't imagine a Beiter would make me better. After several years there is very little visible wear on the plunger and no wear on the arrows from the plunger. I don't shoot three under so I have a Shibuya rest and for me the plungers barrel was so long that the whole unit is held in the bow by only a few threads to get center shot adjusted but so far no problems. It doesn't loosen and has been dependable.

 

I love the wooooojack. Solid build and great adjustability, especially on center shot on the fly