Is LabRadar worth the pice ?
- Thread starter rebs
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Yes I think it is the best thing going I’ve been wanting one for years but I use magneto speed which works great so I have not spent the money yet you know how it is in the sport buy once cry once
rebs
Gold $$ Contributor
My PACT is a processional XP model, how can I tell if its an original or the newer model ?
Why the 30 foot tunnel, just curious
I have owned a conventional chrono, the Magneto speed and now Labradar. They all worked! The Labradar IMHO works better because of setup. You can use it every shot, if you see something on paper you check the labradar do see if something is amiss. It helps to assess the cause of flyers. You can check ES and SD at will every time you shoot. Unlike conventional chronos, you don't have to worry about shooting it. Unlike the Magneto speed there are no complaints of changing POI so load development does not have to be redundant. Yes they cost lots of money, which you are going to spend anyways! Ask me how I know!! LOL
Diego
Diego
Is $550 for a chronograph worth the value compared to other things that will better help your shooting & scores?
Ben
Ben
It depends! To some no, but to many of us that use velocity to refine our loads and processes, yes.
The question of "worth it" is very much a personal matter, not subject to group think. It depends on how much money you have, and what else you think you need.
The original model had all steel parts (red colored) and not that "domed" computer read-out deal..
I like mine a lot and feel that I got a great value for the money. Prior to purchase, I'd read that the external battery pack was a good idea, so I ordered one with it, and let me tell you, that external pack lasts forever, definitely recommended. One additional thing I'd strongly recommend though, is one of the inertial triggers available for it; there are at least a couple of manufacturers that I'm aware of, and they're inexpensive. On a crowded range, with the brake on your bud's rifle blowing your hair back, it'll practically eliminate reading other shooter's shots.
RegionRat
Gold $$ Contributor
The main factor in terms of is a $550 chronograph, or any chronograph for that matter, is dependent on how much load development you do.
I explain it to non-shooters as a set-up to run ratio discussion. Once you know the charge ranges, seating depths, and component recipes that are safe, you tend not to need a chronograph in some short range sports. In longer range games, or field target games, you still want to know your velocity stats.
If we set up the discussion at two extremes, it is one thing to operate within one design, versus another to operate several different ones.
If your background is more like the second example where you are exploring load development that is often different than just one cartridge that you already know well, you tend to reach for tools like chronographs and strain gages to help keep track of things efficiently.
In those places where velocity stats are as important as group size, you will want to consider how easy or convenient the chrono set-up and operations will be.
I explain it to non-shooters as a set-up to run ratio discussion. Once you know the charge ranges, seating depths, and component recipes that are safe, you tend not to need a chronograph in some short range sports. In longer range games, or field target games, you still want to know your velocity stats.
If we set up the discussion at two extremes, it is one thing to operate within one design, versus another to operate several different ones.
If your background is more like the second example where you are exploring load development that is often different than just one cartridge that you already know well, you tend to reach for tools like chronographs and strain gages to help keep track of things efficiently.
In those places where velocity stats are as important as group size, you will want to consider how easy or convenient the chrono set-up and operations will be.
Dusty Stevens
Shiner
I have been very pleased with it.
I get good readings, rain or shine. Easy set up.
I shoot short range benchrest, so sd's aren't super important, as it is to the long range shooter, but those numbers do tell me about how I'm doing on my overall reloading process.
Get one, you won't regret it!!
I get good readings, rain or shine. Easy set up.
I shoot short range benchrest, so sd's aren't super important, as it is to the long range shooter, but those numbers do tell me about how I'm doing on my overall reloading process.
Get one, you won't regret it!!
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