Why would I use a Labradar??

[rijndael]

Magnetospeed sensor is a few inches downrange from the muzzle

Is that a distinction without a (practical) difference?

 

[Dave M.]

Damn I must be lucky.
Used mine 3 times this week with no "app issues"
I use an Android tablet to run the app, if that matters to anyone.

Damn iPhone. I’ve never been able to convert to android.

 

[divingin]

Is that a distinction without a (practical) difference?

Not sure what your question was asking, but my point was that the MS doesn't read the true muzzle velocity (as the bullet exits the barrel.)

 

[rijndael]

the MS doesn't read the true muzzle velocity (as the bullet exits the barrel.)

The velocity that my magneto reports is what I put in to my ballistic calculator and I get near perfect drop charts. So, it seems like the 'muzzle velocity' that it reports is good enough.

 

[jelenko]

Not sure what your question was asking, but my point was that the MS doesn't read the true muzzle velocity (as the bullet exits the barrel.)

Do you know how much it's off from the true muzzle velocity? How does it compare the the Lab Radar?

 

[divingin]

Do you know how much it's off from the true muzzle velocity? How does it compare the the Lab Radar?

I have no idea, which was the point of the original post. None of them measure velocity at the muzzle. Near, perhaps, but not at.

 

[Shooter13]

Damn iPhone. I’ve never been able to convert to android.

I converted years ago and would NEVER go back!!

 

[Dave M.]

First Labradar can never give you your exact correct muzzle velocity, because of all the variables in the whole Labradar system, as described by the manufacturer. First it doesn't measure muzzle velocity but calculates it, from micro waves that bounce back of a bullet, which can be interfered with by dozens of factors at one time making dozens of variables that would affect the outcome of the velocity calculations. Do the temperature and or humidity readings etc cause linear fluctuations in the micro waves or do any spike, up or down. Fact you cannot have exact with one variable, let alone dozens. It would be like winning the 600 million dollar lottery the first time...I've heard of a lot of trouble with LR and a new recoil trigger that might help. Also real units, not hobby grade costing 10 times more will get a close to the same reading for 5 or 6 times than one substantially off. No chronograph is exact but this system has alot of variables incorporated in it.
This might improve in time, but it is what it is... You'll have to decide if it's for you.

Labradar is easy to use and if you don’t overthink it and start to consider what the air density and RH % are today compared to yesterday, I think you will really enjoy using the LR. Chrono data is merely that, “data”. I use every piece of data I gather with varying degrees of confidence. I’ve never once doubted the LR and data generated from it. People who worry about tiny fluctuations in LR readings based on environmental conditions have far too much time on their hands.
Dave

 

[Ray123]

Labradar is easy to use and if you don’t overthink it and start to consider what the air density and RH % are today compared to yesterday, I think you will really enjoy using the LR. Chrono data is merely that, “data”. I use every piece of data I gather with varying degrees of confidence. I’ve never once doubted the LR and data generated from it. People who worry about tiny fluctuations in LR readings based on environmental conditions have far too much time on their hands.
Dave

Over thinking has nothing to do with it...it is what it is, by the very nature of the beast, too many variables to be accurate.... leaving you with alot of inaccurate data...what about the temperature, it won't work in hot or cold extremes, uneven ground. Can't read small caliber bullets 17 or 20 boattails ... I'm running 17 Rem bullets 1000 fps "above the top speed" of what LR can even read! With its 3900 fps limit..plus several other calibers it can't read. if it does say track a 22 cal it can't track them only a short distance 60 yds. 30 cal to 100yds 35 cal maybe 130 yds. Calculated short range approximate BC is useless, cause it's ever changing with conditions... it has to be confirmed with your electronics, your range finder at 650 yds or so not 80 yds. from LR.
Labradar is incapable of reading the velocities of a fair number of my varmint rifles, plus its many other limitations and inaccuracies, It's just a no go for me..I'll wait for better technology.

 

[marchx]

It's a great tool as long as it works properly. Many factors affect how Labradar works. Yesterday I got totally wrong reading of 2000 fps in case of 6.5 CM. Total nonsense. There were people shooting 9mm in another corner of the range, unable to isolate that.

 

[Shooter13]

Over thinking has nothing to do with it...it is what it is, by the very nature of the beast, too many variables to be accurate.... leaving you with alot of inaccurate data...what about the temperature, it won't work in hot or cold extremes, uneven ground. Can't read small caliber bullets 17 or 20 boattails ... I'm running 17 Rem bullets 1000 fps "above the top speed" of what LR can even read! With its 3900 fps limit..plus several other calibers it can't read. if it does say track a 22 cal it can't track them only a short distance 60 yds. 30 cal to 100yds 35 cal maybe 130 yds. Calculated short range approximate BC is useless, cause it's ever changing with conditions... it has to be confirmed with your electronics, your range finder at 650 yds or so not 80 yds. from LR.
Labradar is incapable of reading the velocities of a fair number of my varmint rifles, plus its many other limitations and inaccuracies, It's just a no go for me..I'll wait for better technology.

Better technology already exist, it just cost about $500K

 

[centershot]

Does it work with a shotgun?

 

[whatsupdoc]

Norma Match 22 ammo Public outdoor range equipped with high and low bullet baffles. No
external trigger.
If I sell this Labradar I need to ask for at least $2000 because it seems to me that this is the only one
on the planet that can do this.