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LabRadar set for muzzle braked rifles?

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So I've been using a Magno V3 for several years now and have never missed a reading that wasn't my fault. I was getting tired of change of impact that the Magno V3 does to my rifles during load development so I ordered a LabRadar this weekend and I'm waiting for the UPS driver. I have read a little bit on the frustration that some are having or have had with the readings or non readings with shooting muzzle braked rifle.

My question, Where are you guy's placing your LabRader for the most consistent readings for muzzle braked rifles in the 6.5 mm -.338 caliber range? Are you guy's getting most every shot or is there a miss percentage that your having to deal with. Thanks
 
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I shot 260 rounds through a 338 Lapua Imp. with a muzzle brake over the last 2 previous weeks & never missed a reading. Also no out-to-lunch readings. - I put mine on a tri-pod stand to the left of my bench so it sits just forward of the action and so its vertically centered with the barrel.
 
Preacher said:
I set my braked rifles about half way between the end of the stock and the end of the barrel.
About 5-6 inches away from the side of the barrel.
Never missed a reading if I remember to hit the switch.....
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Same here. My muzzle is well in front of the labradar. A lot of people seem to think the labradar and muzzle need to be level/even. If you miss a reading you just need to adjust the sensitivity and offset.

The only times I've ever miss readings was when I shoot 223 suppressed and the suppressor/muzzle is a good 1.5' in front of the unit. I can't put them closer because the bench isn't long enough. Regardless, adjusting the sensitivity and offset ensured I never missed another shot.
 
LA50SHOOTER said:
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I shot 260 rounds through a 338 Lapua Imp. with a muzzle brake over the last 2 previous weeks & never missed a reading. Also no out-to-lunch readings. - I put mine on a tri-pod stand to the left of my bench so it sits just forward of the action and so its vertically centered with the barrel.
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When setting the radar this far back what are you setting the Offset too?

thanks,
Jeff
 
LA50SHOOTER said:
I set it at 12" but either 12 or 18 inches should work fine. - I hope that this is the offset that your referring to. ?
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That's the one. Thanks for the info. I've been struggling with finding the best position when shooting my 338.

Jeff
 
Nellej12 said:
That's the one. Thanks for the info. I've been struggling with finding the best position when shooting my 338.

Jeff
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Glad to help Jeff. Another thing that I do "just because" is dial that projectile weight up to or at least close to the value of the bullets I'm shooting. - This helps IMO to "discriminate" the other range shooters shots that are on the firing line shooting as well. - I try to only capture my shots, sometimes this isn't always possible, but the other shooter "errand" shots show up at a way lower velocity and I'm able to delete them right away out of the series of shots at that memory location on the LabRadar. - When you get your LabRadar, go by a 16 GB memory card for it and READ the manual over a couple of times. - I also got 2 spare USB battery packs instead of feeding it double A batteries all the time.
With a 16 GB memory card you can log 9,999 shot strings that are capable of holding 9,999 shots per string. And the data is exportable into .xlsx format as well. - I like the LabRadar way better than the older units where we shot across the sensor screens. - I still have an older Pro-Tac but never use it any more.

All The Best - Ron -
 
LA50SHOOTER said:
Glad to help Jeff. Another thing that I do "just because" is dial that projectile weight up to or at least close to the value of the bullets I'm shooting. - This helps IMO to "discriminate" the other range shooters shots that are on the firing line shooting as well. - I try to only capture my shots, sometimes this isn't always possible, but the other shooter "errand" shots show up at a way lower velocity and I'm able to delete them right away out of the series of shots at that memory location on the LabRadar. - When you get your LabRadar, go by a 16 GB memory card for it and READ the manual over a couple of times. - I also got 2 spare USB battery packs instead of feeding it double A batteries all the time.
With a 16 GB memory card you can log 9,999 shot strings that are capable of holding 9,999 shots per string. And the data is exportable into .xlsx format as well. - I like the LabRadar way better than the older units where we shot across the sensor screens. - I still have an older Pro-Tac but never use it any more.

All The Best - Ron -
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What USB battery packs do you have or recommend?
 
22DASHER said:
What USB battery packs do you have or recommend?
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22 - I just went to Best-Buy and picked out 2 that were 15,000 micro-ampere-hour rated ones. - I told the sales rep. that I need decent reliable ones, doesn't have to be appealing to the "snow-flake eye" but decent quality. - I paid about 40 bucks each for them. - One last a full day of shooting & I have a back-up if I spend 2 days out there. And they charge right off a regular 5 volt D.C. USB charger. - Amazon.com is a good place to get these devices. - I'd stick with 12 - 15 thousand micro-ampere-hour capacity units at least. but they do make units that are 50 thousand micro-amper-hour rated - They are about the same size as a portable hard-drive unit. - They & the connection cable fit nicely in the pocket of the LabRadar carry case.

- Ron -
 
I like the Lab Radar pack. Only $30
Description: LabRadar Chronograph USB Battery Pack. A rechargable USB battery bank is the perfect solution to power LabRadar. While the system works great on AA batteries you can extend the shooting day with this 10,000 mAh rechargable power bank. It is supplied with heavy duty 3M Dual Lock reuseable fastening tape to attach the power pack to your Labradar. A USB cable is supplied to connect to your LabRadar. The power pack is also compatible with cell phones and tablets. Rechargeable up to 500 times.

  • Input: Micro USB 5V/ 1A/2A
  • Output Port A: 5V/2A
  • Output Port B: 5V/1A
  • Weight: 12.5 oz
  • Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.4 x 0.8
  • Cable: USB to Micro USB
  • Power Level Indicator Lights: 100, 75, 50, 25%
  • Light: Built in LED Flashlight
  • Color: White with Orange accent
 
Yes ^^^^ +1
As ClassCat has pointed out this is an Excellent option as well and is provided by the folks @ LabRadar.
 
The muzzle brake actually makes the labradar better as it works off the blast. My misses, and I've had a few come from the radar moving off line after 4-5 shots. That last will make it move a little each time, and then all of a sudden you aren't aimed at the target anymore.
 
Panasonic Eneloop Pro AA batteries are rechargeable. 2550mAh x 6 = 15,300mAh and have much lower self-discharge rates compared to typical NiMH batteries. Much more convenient than external USB packs.
 
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One caveat though, if you have a side port brake that has rearward angled ports, you must set up the unit forward of the muzzle. You want no blast effect, from brake, directed at the unit. If you see carbon build up on the unit, you need to change your setup.

The blast effect can damage the internal components, requiring repair. Don't ask how I know.
 
Good timing for this post. I,m about to start testing a few braked rifles with my Labradar for the first time. I have been using the Labradar with unbraked rifles for a year or so and the port for connecting the remote battery has stopped working, so I use rechargeable AA batteries and they work fine. I just keep a dozen or so freshly charged AA batteries in the Labradar bag.
 
RDavies said:
Good timing for this post. I,m about to start testing a few braked rifles with my Labradar for the first time. I have been using the Labradar with unbraked rifles for a year or so and the port for connecting the remote battery has stopped working, so I use rechargeable AA batteries and they work fine. I just keep a dozen or so freshly charged AA batteries in the Labradar bag.
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Have you had your port looked at? Do you think this is happens a lot?
 
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