LabRadar Chronograph Update

[Sniper338]

Thatd be sweet to have. Outta my budget right now though!

[Nukes]

I have noticed that, for not much less cost than the LabRadar price, our Oehler "only measures out to up to 10 feet" and our buddy's MagnetoSpeed "only measures out to up to 8 inches."

[BjornF16]

I have noticed that, for not much less cost than the LabRadar price, our Oehler "only measures out to up to 10 feet" and our buddy's MagnetoSpeed "only measures out to up to 8 inches."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gROO7xSTxfY

LabRadar has previously posted returns at 200 yards in their advertising; and there was speculation/hope it would be further than 60-70 yards for a 6.5mm projectile. Still a neat tool regardless...I have noticed that people don't change much...

[Nukes]

Indeed advertisers often cherry pick and sculpt their "data" to fool the masses. As for me, having blasted a couple of screens from trying to squeeze too many OCW targets through the Oehler's tunnel, I would be satisfied with the rapid, non-intrusive setup of the LabRadar and not having sensors, screens, and replacement costs at risk.

Perhaps my profession allows me to interact more personally with a wider range of people, some of them for decades. I have noticed that many people change, most of them, but not all of them, for the better. I have seen the grace of God work many miracles on hard hearts and lost souls. Christmastide is perfect for seeing goodness and awakening.

Though much, not all, of what he taught was rubbish, I rather like this from Arthur Schopenhauer:
"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident."

[BjornF16]

Indeed advertisers often cherry pick and sculpt their "data" to fool the masses. As for me, having blasted a couple of screens from trying to squeeze too many OCW targets through the Oehler's tunnel, I would be satisfied with the rapid, non-intrusive setup of the LabRadar and not having sensors, screens, and replacement costs at risk.

Don't misconstrue my "update" as an indication I don't like the product...on the contrary, I plan on getting one. However, I am disappointed in the range for a 6.5mm projectile (but I recognize it is better than "up to 10 feet" or "up to 8 inches").

[tango29]

Email reply from mylabradar on question of when product would be available
From Richard Mouser Exclusive Distributor for LabRadar


The production was supposed to begin on Dec. 18, but was delayed by the factory for a short period of time. I would expect they become available in the next 30 days due to the Shot Show and ATA being in the month of January.

[waveslayer]

I guess we will find out at SHOT... I will go take a look and ask them, if I don't get beat by others arriving at their booth before me.

[NugginFutz]

Well, there's a real "hands-on" review of the LabRadar over at Snipers Hide, which also serves as a comparison review against the V3 Magnetospeed. For anyone still on the fence, this is a must-read.

http://snipershide.scout.com/story/1535699-labradar-my-personal-radar?s=541

It appears that it may be caliber sensitive at the lower power output levels at which it is currently operating. This means bigger bullets will read further away, but still a nice piece of kit.

[bwaites]

Well, there's a real "hands-on" review of the LabRadar over at Snipers Hide, which also serves as a comparison review against the V3 Magnetospeed. For anyone still on the fence, this is a must-read.

http://snipershide.scout.com/story/1535699-labradar-my-personal-radar?s=541

It appears that it may be caliber sensitive at the lower power output levels at which it is currently operating. This means bigger bullets will read further away, but still a nice piece of kit.

They seriously neutered this by reducing the power. There is no advantage to it over a traditonal chrono, apart from how you can set it up, but it is limited at a public range because of the same advantage. V3 Magnetospeed looks better and better.

[Savage Shooter]

Don't forget, though - the Magnetospeed WILL CHANGE your point of impact compared to where the POI is without the bayonet on. I have seen shifts of as much as 4 inches - and it could be in any direction, depending on all the normal factors that affect POI even without having an artificial weight hanging off the end. In an OCW / ladder test, if the next group up is low and left compared to the previous powder weight, and you add the bayo from the V3, you might see the group shift to high and right. Because of this, I find myself using my old ProChronograph more than my Magnetospeed when doing OCW load development.

[bwaites]

Don't forget, though - the Magnetospeed WILL CHANGE your point of impact compared to where the POI is without the bayonet on. I have seen shifts of as much as 4 inches - and it could be in any direction, depending on all the normal factors that affect POI even without having an artificial weight hanging off the end. In an OCW / ladder test, if the next group up is low and left compared to the previous powder weight, and you add the bayo from the V3, you might see the group shift to high and right. Because of this, I find myself using my old ProChronograph more than my Magnetospeed when OCW doing load development.

Why do groups matter when you are chronoing?

[NugginFutz]

Why do groups matter when you are chronoing?

Well, I try to do my OCW testing over a chrony so I can both watch velocities and grouping in one go. If velocities go wonky, I know to back off. After I've shot the OCW, I can shoot the favored load(s) for a more meaningful sample to get a solid MV, but I still like to load develop over the chrony to save time and ammo.

[cory]

Why do groups matter when you are chronoing?

It's more economical to do both at the same time, if you don't have the tools to first do a ladder test.

[bwaites]

It's more economical to do both at the same time, if you don't have the tools to first do a ladder test.

Seems like a good way to shoot the chrony, since you aren't sure of the accuracy of the loads!

[Klem]

You can do both but it takes time faffing around making sure the target is exactly in line with your shooting position and the skyscreen tunnel.

That is the main benefit of the radar for me. The time saved in setup and no chance of chrono damage.