Need A New Chronograph
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TheOtherZilla
Pull my finger
IMO all of em have some kinda problem. If ya have deep pockets seems that Lab Radar is the ticket.. Then there's magneto speed. And finally there's the chrony type with screens. I have a chrony type and a Magneto Speed. I prefer the Magneto Speed..
Little expensive for me $500 +
What would that do that this one couldn't?
Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2
What would that do that this one couldn't?
Ballistic Precision Chronograph G2
Big_Daddy
Gold $$ Contributor
Simple set up combined with newer technology and doesn't require any specific lighting or the need to set up down range.
I have owned many different chronographs and the all just sit in the shop.
Even my Oehler 35P never leaves its case anymore.
I am sure that the one in your link works fine however to compare these 2 to each other is an apple to oranges comparison.
mensajd
Quod Erat Demonstrandum
Once you ramp the learning curve, the labradar is the easiest and quickest to set up. Plus it is among the most accurate consumer level chronographs. If you value your time, then the labradar is actually among the cheapest long-term solutions.
PatMiles
Silver $$ Contributor
You would play hell shooting a Labradar.
For one thing you can set it up, use it, and pack it back up without waiting for a cease fire to be called. Same is true for the Magnetospeed. When it’s allowed you can even use the Labradar during a competition and you can tell if you missed because of a velocity change vs. something else to help you know when to adjust your POA.
I have both the Labradar and Magnetospeed and usually I just use the Labradar.
I have both the Labradar and Magnetospeed and usually I just use the Labradar.
Just a thought. I have an old Ohler and wanted a faster way to set it up. Someone on this site had a suggestion. Go in front of the rifle and look back at the scope. When you see a full circle of the scope, line up the sky screens with that image. Worked for me the first time and recorded the first shot. Hard to explain, but I had the chrono and didn't want to ditch it. I even made a protected screen system for shotgun.
@ centershot; Mostly shooting pistol right now (with out scope) So that wouldn't apply.
@ 6ShotsOr5; I shoot from inside my house (Partially exposed basement) to outside. I have a double hung window in the door so I can raise that up and shoot through it. Minimizes cold and mosquito infiltration. No worries about range nazis. Have a dog shed roof over head as that's where I park my fire wood. Had the Oehler rigged up with 12 volt battery LEDs over each pick up (AC fluorescents and LEDs have an off point 60 times a second).
I use the chrono maybe twice a year to work up loads and the rest of the time it sits in the closet taking up space. Thinking I'll go with that Caldwell. Anyone here have any real live experience with that? The reviews are good to OK.
@ 6ShotsOr5; I shoot from inside my house (Partially exposed basement) to outside. I have a double hung window in the door so I can raise that up and shoot through it. Minimizes cold and mosquito infiltration. No worries about range nazis. Have a dog shed roof over head as that's where I park my fire wood. Had the Oehler rigged up with 12 volt battery LEDs over each pick up (AC fluorescents and LEDs have an off point 60 times a second).
I use the chrono maybe twice a year to work up loads and the rest of the time it sits in the closet taking up space. Thinking I'll go with that Caldwell. Anyone here have any real live experience with that? The reviews are good to OK.
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Seems as though the two best systems on the market at this time is the LabRadar and the Magneto. Both require a learning curve and the Mag if attached to your barrel will cause the bullet to be pulled off target somewhat. For pistols, they are nice, especially if you have a rail to attach it to.
One big advantage over the traditional Chronograph is you don't have to go down range to set them up. A real problem for indoor ranges where they won't allow you to anyway.
For the LabRadar you are talking $500 and for the Mag $300 so not a huge delta.
One big advantage over the traditional Chronograph is you don't have to go down range to set them up. A real problem for indoor ranges where they won't allow you to anyway.
For the LabRadar you are talking $500 and for the Mag $300 so not a huge delta.
redrockranger
Silver $$ Contributor
Competition Electronics will do everything you need. TWICE A YEAR. Spend the difference on necessary things.
MikeT124
Silver $$ Contributor
Another recommend for LabRadar. If you want the most data for every shot, the unit will record and save over 100 data points for every shot. You can use the data to make power calculations for every shot out to the point of backstop impact. I generally get about 106 data points on hand gun shots out to 50 yards at our 50 yards handgun range.
Mike
Mike
Ron Gorski
Silver $$ Contributor
You will never put a bullet through a Labradar?
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