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I've just completed the Black Badge and have entries in for my first IPSC event so to help with prep I'm in the market for a shot timer

I've looked at a few online but its hard to gauge much from that (quality, ease of use, features etc etc)

What is everyone using? Please feel free to list the pros and cons - it will help me (and maybe others) to make an informed choice

Thanks in advance
 
I use an R.U.Ready Speed Timer 3000. It works okay, and they're very popular in my neck of the woods, but I don't like the fact that you're limited to half-second increments - a limitation that is annoying when you're trying to get better - and I don't see many of them in the USA. Down there, other brands dominate. If I was buying a new timer, I think I'd probably go for a Competition Electronics Pocket Pro II.
 
So watching the video of the AMG got me thinking - how good are these things at only picking up my shots?

If there's multiple people at the range can it pick up their shots too? Kinda pointless if that's the case.

Does it work off sound or percussion?
 
Sniffer said:
Are these available yet?
All their products are Pre Order only at this point from what I can see on their site
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Front page of that site says "current fulfillment time 30 - 60 days". Yes - they are available. But no, you can't have it tomorrow.

Sniffer said:
So watching the video of the AMG got me thinking - how good are these things at only picking up my shots?
If there's multiple people at the range can it pick up their shots too? Kinda pointless if that's the case.
Does it work off sound or percussion?
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Here is feedback from a user:
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?33692-AMG-Lab-Shot-Timer&p=870053&viewfull=1#post870053
 
R u ready 3000. This is what all the ROs use locally at ipsc matches. Loud, reliable and very easy to use. Packet clip is quite handy when training alone. I love mine
 
We use the RU Ready 3000 at our local matches and practices. We've been getting a lot of echos registered and sometimes failure to register shots at all when shooting indoors. Putting a patch over the input sensor seems to help, but it has not resolved the issue. Not sure I can recommend the timer at this point.
 
Salibas007 said:
R u ready 3000. This is what all the ROs use locally at ipsc matches. Loud, reliable and very easy to use. Packet clip is quite handy when training alone. I love mine
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And it is also look like it was made about 100 years ago... :D

The only good thing about RU Ready is it being the loudest timer around. Device hasn't been updated in like 20 years and it misses features any modern timer should have. Especially a timer you'd want to use for a shooting practice.
 
AHiltz said:
We use the RU Ready 3000 at our local matches and practices. We've been getting a lot of echos registered and sometimes failure to register shots at all when shooting indoors. Putting a patch over the input sensor seems to help, but it has not resolved the issue. Not sure I can recommend the timer at this point.
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The current release of the RU Ready 3000 has a sensitivity setting - it's detailed in the instruction manual that accompanies it. Bring it this weekend and I'll have a look at for you.

euxx said:
Device hasn't been updated in like 20 years
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Nope, Jack is always making updates...(Sensitivity setting, RO walk through timer count down, etc.) but he keeps the design along the KISS principle.

I can picture the fit you'd take at an RO if he said "standby" and then the timer didn't go off because he couldn't figure out "instant mode" or he had to clear the last run before starting the timer for you again.
KISS principle works well at matches.
 
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Freedom Ventures said:
I can picture the fit you'd take at an RO if he said "standby" and then the timer didn't go off because he couldn't figure out "instant mode" or he had to clear the last run before starting the timer for you again.
KISS principle works well at matches.
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This.
For matches, push button, make beep.
For practice, more can be useful.

We've got CED 7000's for matches, the rechargeable batteries are starting to give out after three years (no real surprise), but other than that, nice compact match timers.
 
Freedom Ventures said:
Nope, Jack is always making updates...(Sensitivity setting, RO walk through timer count down, etc.) but he keeps the design along the KISS principle.
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PractiScore has walk trough timer built-in and it can even read stage briefing out loud for you. Not something I really need from a timer. :)

I've asked Jack several times to add the data link into RU Ready. Yet here we are... Maybe you'll have better luck.

Freedom Ventures said:
I can picture the fit you'd take at an RO if he said "standby" and then the timer didn't go off because he couldn't figure out "instant mode" or he had to clear the last run before starting the timer for you again.
KISS principle works well at matches.
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Meh, Sean. RO's get confused even with RU Ready. Ask me how many times I had to show them how to remove or reset the par time settings.

Things the data link adds to RO/RM and to competitors are invaluable. For practice and at the matches. Just out of the top of my head:

* verify if timer picked up extra shots several hours after stage was completed - arbitrate
* verify if timer hasn't picked up enough shots several hours after stage was completed - arbitrate
* drop extra shots picked up from another bay. Even several hours after
* verify number of shots at the stage or between reloads even several hours after (remember one of Canadian team members bumped to Open at WS?)

* have detailed data for your draw, reloads, movements, etc and compare shooters side by side using match data
* have complete history of your practice session at the range and slice and dice it later at home

Here is a picture from my last weekend practice just to scratch the surface

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smelly pete said:
This.
For matches, push button, make beep.
For practice, more can be useful.

We've got CED 7000's for matches, the rechargeable batteries are starting to give out after three years (no real surprise), but other than that, nice compact match timers.
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Yeah, I think I’d like to avoid anything with a rechargeable battery.

I find that if they get left for long periods and get deeply discharged then they’re pretty much toast

I understand that the battery is replaceable but a 9V PP3 just seems easier
 
Sniffer said:
I've just completed the Black Badge and have entries in for my first IPSC event so to help with prep I'm in the market for a shot timer

I've looked at a few online but its hard to gauge much from that (quality, ease of use, features etc etc)

What is everyone using? Please feel free to list the pros and cons - it will help me (and maybe others) to make an informed choice

Thanks in advance
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I think it is a GREAT idea to get a timer for practice and training... However, for your first match, speed & time should not be a concern or focus. You have unlimited time, feel free to walk the stages instead of running... Your first match should be about completing the stages *safely* and not getting the dreaded DQ... :)
 
I’ve been reading lots of reviews and everyone comments on how the RU Ready is basic (which is good and bad) and that the Pact is pretty big physically
 
M16LR.50 said:
I think it is a GREAT idea to get a timer for practice and training... However, for your first match, speed & time should not be a concern or focus. You have unlimited time, feel free to walk the stages instead of running... Your first match should be about completing the stages *safely* and not getting the dreaded DQ... :)
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Believe me when I say that not getting a DQ is top priority. I’d like to be as accurate as possible too. Speed will come in time.
 
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