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<blockquote data-quote="rcwinkel" data-source="post: 1613426" data-attributes="member: 108336"><p>I've made a LabRadar available for complimentary use at the public range I operate for some 5 years. My experience and observations:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">They are VERY programable. This is important to us as it allows us to 'tune it' to only recognize and track the bullet from the lane of fire it's being used in. It can be tricky, but definitely doable.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It has issues tracking small bullets - even some .22's at moderate speed. Remember that radar relies on energy reflected from an object, in this case the base of a bullet as it flies downrange. A boat tail bullet, with its smaller diameter base, reflects less energy to track. Ours can lose track of a .224 after 75 yards.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">They need a lot of power to operate in full strength mode (the radar beam power itself is programmable). Ours get a LOT of regular use. A large rechargeable battery is a must. Regular batteries are ok for occasional outings but always carry a spare set.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">They are accurate and repeatable. 'Nuf said.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">They don't get shot up! I went through several Chrony's - all were eventually shot by a user. It is important that the LabRadar not be placed forward of the muzzle. Muzzle blast can damage or destroy them.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shot data can be stored on removable SD cards. Our regulars have their own SD cards so they can take the data home with them. Data is stored in CSV format.</li> </ul><p>I could go on, but all in all, in my book LabRadar is the only way to go.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rcwinkel, post: 1613426, member: 108336"] I've made a LabRadar available for complimentary use at the public range I operate for some 5 years. My experience and observations: [LIST] [*]They are VERY programable. This is important to us as it allows us to 'tune it' to only recognize and track the bullet from the lane of fire it's being used in. It can be tricky, but definitely doable. [*]It has issues tracking small bullets - even some .22's at moderate speed. Remember that radar relies on energy reflected from an object, in this case the base of a bullet as it flies downrange. A boat tail bullet, with its smaller diameter base, reflects less energy to track. Ours can lose track of a .224 after 75 yards. [*]They need a lot of power to operate in full strength mode (the radar beam power itself is programmable). Ours get a LOT of regular use. A large rechargeable battery is a must. Regular batteries are ok for occasional outings but always carry a spare set. [*]They are accurate and repeatable. 'Nuf said. [*]They don't get shot up! I went through several Chrony's - all were eventually shot by a user. It is important that the LabRadar not be placed forward of the muzzle. Muzzle blast can damage or destroy them. [*]Shot data can be stored on removable SD cards. Our regulars have their own SD cards so they can take the data home with them. Data is stored in CSV format. [/LIST] I could go on, but all in all, in my book LabRadar is the only way to go. [/QUOTE]
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