For the chrono killers

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Cool.

Compared to Chronys and other budget chronographs, I am sure the LabRadar won't be cheap, but if it is priced too high, no one will buy it.
 
I was told somewhere in the $500 range or about $150 more than an Oehler 35.
 
$500 is a little rich but if it has little or no reading problems and considering I have shot out two chronographs, I am still interested.

That is also $125-$150 or so more than a Magnetospeed.
 
If they advertized the case as bullet resistant - it might be a good selling point....

Even if you place it behind you - someone will find a way to shoot it
 
anothernewb said:
If they advertized the case as bullet resistant - it might be a good selling point....

Even if you place it behind you - someone will find a way to shoot it
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And I thought the public range I shoot at could be a little crazy..... I'd hate to shoot at your range if people are BEHIND you shooting.

Even if it's $500 I might just save up and make it my first chronograph, and hopefully the last I'll ever need/want.
 
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How would this thing work at a public range? I would think it would end up reading everyone's bullets. Do you have to have your own private range for this thing to work or can you confine the radar beam to one shooting lane (and even then we all know how good some people are staying in their lane)?
 
Rushthezeppelin said:
How would this thing work at a public range? I would think it would end up reading everyone's bullets. Do you have to have your own private range for this thing to work or can you confine the radar beam to one shooting lane (and even then we all know how good some people are staying in their lane)?
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Just judging from the website it appears that you aim it at your intended target, it constantly reads the velocity, and records the velocity at various distances. It just might pick up other people's projectiles, can't tell. I would hope that if the benches at the range are set up far enough apart that it wouldn't pick up other people's rounds. But if it does I'm lucky enough that I could still use the chrono, I have private land I can shoot on, just can't do it too often. But I can definitely see how that could effect some people's decision on whether or not it's worth the money.
 
If it costs more than $200 it's too expensive for me. In reality I don't like spending more than $125 for a chrono, it's just not that important to be that exact! (remember me, I'm cheap!)
 
I like my old green Chrony. Just site in and shoot straight. No worries.
 
Sounds nice, I am still saving for a magneto since many ranges around here wil not let you set up a chrony, strapping the magneto to my rifle barrel won't be a problem.
 
They told me they expect the price will be $499. Apparently that's not a solid number yet.
 
Been thinking about a first chronograph. May wait long enough to hear some reviews from the GP. My guess it'll read moving almost straight away and maybe only a 3 of 5 foot spread at 100yds. Hopefully excluding others bullets.
 
I haven't shot my chronograph in almost 15 years although I had a shooting buddy graze and bend one of the screen supports on the replacement about 7 or 8 years ago. My original is still usable but it looks so bad I have not taken it out of the drawer in years. The replacement does not get used as much, as in prior years because they are a pain to fool with at many ranges. Of course some ranges will not let you set up at all.

So, I think the $400 to $500 anticipated price is not totally crazy. Maybe I can save some coin and try it out in the summer.

:):)
 
I thought I posted my response from them, but must not have. Here it is:

Steve,

Thank you for your question.

The LabRadar accuracy will not be affected by other shots being fired into your radar beam. Part of the technology built into the system allows it to determine if the shot came from very near the radar unit or if it came in from another location. Since the radar beam is only active for a fraction of a second it is nearly impossible for you to receive a velocity from another shooter nearby.

Retail pricing is expected to be $499.00 USD. We will be finalizing our pricing very soon. The radar is expected to be available for purchase in May 2014.

The batteries should last several hundred shots, if you don’t want to use batteries; we will offer a supplemental external rechargeable battery pack. The exact number of shots is dependent on how long the display is left active during shooting breaks, etc.

If you have any other questions let us know.

Best regards,
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if you don’t want to use batteries; we will offer a supplemental external rechargeable battery pack.
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But isn't that still using....never mind...
 
This is an interesting topic for me. I worked on the FireFinder radar when I was in the Army. The FireFinder was a Phase Array radar that tracked artillery in line of sight at several Kilometers. 'Course the enemy(and sometimes the USAF) did shoot at it on occasion.:uhoh: Being in the rear with the gear is dangerous.
 
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