Doesn't the Labrador also have the capability to measure velocities at different distances ( up to 100 yds) down range? Does the Andiscan also have this capability and if so how do they compare? That could also be a stand out differentiator? Don't think that was mentioned in the write up.
AndiScan A2 Doppler Chronograph: LabRadar Killer?
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Yes, The Lab will measure in intervals.
Dimner
I do believe in Captain Crunch.
I think it comes down to the fact that the lab radar is really 2010ish tech. Hopefully they are working on a whole revamp of their platform with the latest components. It would take a few years to get to market, but if they are interested in staying alive, it's a must do.
I fully expected a V2 and v3 version of LabRadar by this point ...
If I go to the range, I can use the Magnetospeed, or, my old Oehler35p if I feel like I need it for that session. When Labradar came out, I looked at the issues with it, and the mfgr, decided it was too much loot for that level of product development. While this one may be an improvement, as the OP says, the interfacing kinda sucks, and I'm not a computer geek, I have no patience for that krap on a unit at that price. Guess I'll just keep hurrying up and waiting for someone to build it right.
I have owned an Oehler 35P for years,it is super accurate due to the proof channel but it is time consuming to set up the screens so I spent time at the range with 3 shooters who were using Labradar. My conclusion is that Labradar is an absolute POS. Alignment is time consuming and the interface is user unfriendly. Alignment is so bad that one guy bought an adapter to mount a low power scope on. I am just really glad that I waited and recently purchased a Garmin Xero.
Totally opposite experience here, purchased my Labradar 07/2016.........it takes me less than one minute to set it up and it haven't missed many shots since last update few years back, most of my shooting buddies sold theirs and went with Garmin and I'm really impressed with that little toy but the Labradar still does all I need it to do and I only use it during load development.
jghoghunter
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I use my labradar Tuesday morning for over 100 shots. It never missed a shot, set it up and had four out of five bars on being in alignment. Set up in less than 5 minutes. I have never had any issues with mine it is always worked well the interface is a little troublesome at times but that's because I don't use it all that often and I forget. I've had it for 4 or 5 years so it's not like I haven't used it. I have a half a dozen buddies that have it and they all like it too never any trouble the more you use it the easier it is. So to say it's a pos when you tried to use it one time is not fair to the unit. Remembering it was the first radar unit that was affordable for the working person to own as time goes on new ones are going to come out that are going to be easier to operate smaller and less money that's just the way it is.
Does the Andi have the ability to determine BC’s like the lab radar? I know that the Garmin does not.
Never said I tried it one time. Based on reports from multiple owners you are lucky that you have one that you have never had an issue with.
BCs are established and reported by the bullet manufacturers. Not sure why that library would be necessarily included in the function of a chronograph. BC really has nothing to do with velosity, standard deviation or extreme spread.
centershot
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Labradar users. Are you using an external trigger or the built in one?
dgeesaman
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Depends on the day and application. I use a JKL inertial for most centerfire situations, airgun trigger for unsuppressed airguns and suppressed rimfire, and Doppler for suppressed airguns.
Been using mine since since not long after thay came out. Most
people don't read manuals, and there is the largest problem. I'll
miss an occasional shot. Shot 35 rounds the other day and lost
one shot. Not counting buying an external trigger which I don't
need, The manual has a "trigger source" section. Just set it for
"TRIGGER". It uses the internal microphones to pick up the shot.
The other selection is "DOPPLAR". This setting reads the projectile
in flight and triggers the unit.....The manual also says the dopplar
setting should be used mainly with slower and large diameter bullets.
Set it for "trigger" and punch in the right barrel offset numbers, and
your good to go. Set it for "dopplar" and shoot a high velocity, small
diameter bullets, you will have multiple miss reads.
A comment about having alignment problems is nonsense. The angle
of signal is quite generous. I have mine set up in less then a minute.
I set a 4" tube in the sighting notch and use it like a peep sight, then
throw it back in range bag.....Bottom line ?? Hater's will hate......
jghoghunter
Gold $$ Contributor
Krogen
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Where would that be? It wasn't settable on my LabRadar. They do say that bullet diameter affects the ability to track bullets. Smaller diameter means the LabRadar won't track as far. No setting for diameter though. There is a setting for bullet weight. It doesn't affect performance. The weight only goes into energy calculations etc.
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