Labradar chrono pros and cons

[Bucks N Bulls]

So I am thinking of pullin the trigger on a labradar. I know someone has asked in the past but for some reason I cannot find it. So I was wondering if it is the best? I have seen great reviews and I have seen a couple of reviews that say they have problems. so I know there are some labradar users on here and wondering if you can chime in. 

Sean

[bustedknuckleinc]

I love mine!  On thing I’ve noticed that is a pain is it won’t trigger if I have a suppressor on.  I purchased the microphone for it and it triggers now but if your at the range it triggers every time the guy next to you shoots too.  So overall not a big deal I just won’t use it at the range.

[lancetkenyon]

I love mine too.  No suppressors in my arsenal, so no issues.  Never get readings at the range from benches next to me.  

The ONLY issue I have is battery life.  Get a battery pack, and you are golden.  I go through 6 AA every week pretty much for a 5-6 hour shooting session, and I am really good about turning it off between firing strings.

[Bucks N Bulls]

I have read about suppressors being a problem but i don't use them. Lance thankyou for chiming in. I was hoping you would. I will get the battery pack for sure. Thankyou both for the feed back and pretty much made my mind up.

[pwrguy]

I am also considering this.  I would love to see some more responses.  Are there any other issues that you have noticed?  I have read some negative reviews online.

[Camofreak]

This thing is awesome. Love being able to shoot groups and chrono. 

I seem to have a problem getting it to work for the first 1 or 2 shots, drives me nuts. 100% user error though lol 

[lancetkenyon]

You can keep up to 100 different shooting strings.  They give you ES, SD, and average, you can see each shot velocity, and they give you up to 5 (I think) velocities at given yardages.  I do MV, 25, 50, 75, 95.  Amazing how fast a bullet bleeds off speed.

You don't have to shoot "through" it, you do not have to set it up perfectly aligned both L-R & U/D flat and square, you don't have to strap it to your barrel, easy to read, you do not have to worry about environmental issues like clouds/sun/rain, keep it on the bench or shooting mat at your fingertips.

[oz31p]

1 hour ago, lancetkenyon said:

You can keep up to 100 different shooting strings.  They give you ES, SD, and average, you can see each shot velocity, and they give you up to 5 (I think) velocities at given yardages.  I do MV, 25, 50, 75, 95.  Amazing how fast a bullet bleeds off speed.

You don't have to shoot "through" it, you do not have to set it up perfectly aligned both L-R & U/D flat and square, you don't have to strap it to your barrel, easy to read, you do not have to worry about environmental issues like clouds/sun/rain, keep it on the bench or shooting mat at your fingertips.

I’d love an in person tutorial. And not just so I can clock a few new rifles😉

[recurveman]

Just used one for the first time last weekend and it worked great.  

[450Dakota]

If you get an SD card you can save your sessions on your computer. I make a folder for the gun and then label the session by temp and date. Easy to see what gun is doing at different temps. 

[Bucks N Bulls]

Got it. Now to go use this bad boy.

[pwrguy]

Great, let us know what you think.  Still seriously considering this as well.

[Ernesto C]

I don't use one, but I think I read here before that it wont work with muzzle breaks ? 

[450Dakota]

2 hours ago, Ernesto C said:

I don't use one, but I think I read here before that it wont work with muzzle breaks ? 

It works with muzzle brakes. You just have to move the brake forward of the unit so the blast isn't hitting it. 

[Bucks N Bulls]

Yeah what 450dakota said. I have done alot of reading and seems just fine.