LabRadar ?

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Hello Guys,

I'm looking for feedback from someone who has had first hand experience with the LabRadar.

It looks at first glance anyway, to be the optimal choice for load development / ladders. I'll be returning from overseas in February and if the feedback is mainly positive I'll pick one up.

All the best,

Expat
 
They are expensive but worth it as they work really well. The batteries get used up quick so we picked up a auxillary batt pack for ours.
 
I’ve had one almost since launch ‘ amazing device! No need to put a chrono downrange and call cease fires on the line to adjust it, and no risk of shooting it!

It automatically corrects to true muzzle velocity and by inserting an SD card, it writes additional data files that you can import and see velocities every millisecond is the projectile travels downrange - it can track projectiles up to 100 yards out, so you can see the velocity decay and confirm ballistic coefficient.

Early models suffered from some main board detachment failure (Not mine), so I would avoid buying used. An external battery pack is a must. The baseplate is flimsy - I would skip it and get a nice compact camera tripod. The carrying case is worth it though.

Highly accurate, and Bryan Litz tested them and now uses exclusively for his ballistic testing. Good enough for me!

So easy to set up so you literally find yourself chronographing every shot you take!
 
Last summer I was at an F class practice shoot and there were 3 optical chrony's (2 Chrony brand, 1 CED M2) and a Labradar there. I fired the same load through all the optical chrony's and they all measured velocities very close to each other. The Labradar consistently measured 200 to 300 fps velocities less than the optical chrony's. Not sure why there was this difference? Does the Labradar require calibration? Even the owner of the Labradar was puzzled by the difference. Not saying anything negative here about any product but it was just an observation.
 
I too have a LabRadar. For a serious reloader of rifle & pistol and/or a data nerd it's very desirable. In addition to a USB battery pack, get an SD memory card as well. Makes transferring the data to your computer & a spreadsheet much easier.
 
Robbs said:
Last summer I was at an F class practice shoot and there were 3 optical chrony's (2 Chrony brand, 1 CED M2) and a Labradar there. I fired the same load through all the optical chrony's and they all measured velocities very close to each other. The Labradar consistently measured 200 to 300 fps velocities less than the optical chrony's. Not sure why there was this difference? Does the Labradar require calibration? Even the owner of the Labradar was puzzled by the difference. Not saying anything negative here about any product but it was just an observation.
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If the LabRadar is not properly configured - possibly incorrect projectile weight input, I suspect that this would introduce a constant calibration error in results. My LabRadar shows very close agreement with my old chrono and expected velocity of known good loads.
 
just picked one up. Very happy so far. Helped me get a 2nd round hit at 800 with my RPR after initial sight in.
 
I love mine.

Buy the unit from Hirsch - they are the Canadian Distributor.

Buy a 20,000mAh USB battery pack on Amazon (it is about the same price for twice the capacity of the one from Labradar).
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00R97DNHE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've had my unit to the range for 3 sessions and the pack is still showing full capacity.

Buy a cheap 15-16" laptop case. I got one on close-out from Best Buy for $29 rather than the $62 case from Labradar

Buy a rotating camera head on Amazon and get a piece of aluminum for a base and some rubber feet from Home Depot. I think I spent 40 dollars all in rather than 65 for the Labradar base.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XWB7BTM/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=
 
Good unit our club bought one. A little finiky at first getting the guns aligned etc... So awesome for pistols . Nice thing is you can shoot groups and chrono at the same time.
 
Love my Labradar and sold my Chrony....I hooked up an Auxiliary battery pack and have not even used any AA batteries. No disappointments here. Easy to use and the display is great to see without reading glasses.

No doubt is expensive but so is your time fzcking around with my Chrony over the years at my home club.... :eek:

Like someone previously suggested, I’m using a very small folding tripod tha I employed with my Chrony. Sometimes I wonder if this setup is not or is very tipsy. I would avoid using this setup in windy conditions at the range. Your local conditions will vary.

I was impressed overall. Been a great experience after ChalkRiver2 showed me his Labradar up in Garrison Petawawa Gun Club shoot in June 2015...

Cheers, Barney
 
I bought one to use for my club's level 3 ipsc matches. It worked great for normal handguns but I couldnt get it to pick up the shots from the PCC rifles.
 
The app is super useful also. You can Arm and Disarm and basically everything else but from your shooting position. From prone or sometimes certain light conditions you cannot see the screen and its really handy to be able to use it and view information without breaking your shooting position.
 
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