LabRadar

Seabee · Dec 10, 2016

The new Labradar arrived yesterday. Looking forward to using it soon. Working 7 days a week right now but I'll get to it soon. I'll post an update when I get to try it out. Anyone used one?

JDH146 · Dec 10, 2016

I had to Google it , looks like it works great.

https://www.shootingsoftware.com/doppler.htm

1time · Dec 10, 2016

What do you need to run it with a suppressor?

K31 · Dec 10, 2016

A gun.

Uncle Duke · Dec 10, 2016

4570inMD....one of the Hooligans in Western Maryland has one of these. Hope you guys get a thread going. I've not yet seen one in use locally. Looks like it would be a really good unit!

atom33 · Dec 11, 2016

$560 from Midway USA:https://www.midwayusa.com/product/523157/labradar-ballistic-velocity-doppler-radar-chronograph
"Overview" from Midway site:

Features

=Easy set up- Place LabRadar beside the shooter, point towards the target and you're ready to go
=Uses Continuous Wave Doppler Radar and advanced Digital Signal Processing Technologies
=Maximum Velocity, Minimum Velocity, Average Velocity, Standard Deviation and Extreme Spread
=Actual velocities at various distances, up to 100 yards
=Accurate with subsonic, transonic and supersonic projectiles
=Works in any light conditions
=Not affected by environmental conditions such as lighting, climate, precipitation and location (indoor/outdoor)
=Has an accuracy variance of better than 0.1%
=No shooting through a small confined window
=Records virtually unlimited number of shots and shot series
=Works great for rifles, shotguns (currently slugs only), handguns, air rifles, bows and crossbows
=Custom software for later PC analysis
=Has internal memory and SD card for storing data
=Works on 6 AA batteries or from an external USB power pack

Comes with a 1 year warranty

LabRadar was developed by Infinition Inc of Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada. Infinition has been the industry leader in Doppler Radar Technology since 1996 with products being used by defense agencies all over the world. Infinition Inc. has unique expertise in Ballistic Instrumentation Radar Systems and highly sophisticated software for the capture and processing of a ballistic event. High quality innovative products and services, timely delivery and superior customer support have all contributed to gaining customers and establishing their solid worldwide reputation. Their radar systems include the most complex long range multiple target tracking systems to small laboratory range applications capturing tiny projectiles at ultra high velocities. From this technology the creation of LabRadar was developed for everyday use by individuals.

Technical Information

Accuracy Variance: 0.1%

Dimensions: 11.4" x 10.1" x 2.1"

Measurement Units: Feet per second, yards per second, miles per hour, meters per second, kilometers per hour

Operating Temperature Range: Works in all ranges

Tripod Mount: Yes

Velocity Range: 3 options to choose from

Rifle: 1000-3900 fps
Handgun: 250- 1700 fps
Archery: 65-700 fps
Printer Compatible: Yes

Warranty: 1 year

Art3 · Dec 11, 2016

JDH146 said:
I had to Google it , looks like it works great.

https://www.shootingsoftware.com/doppler.htm

I was expecting something with a dog!

Definitely interested in how this works out.

BUFF7MM · Dec 11, 2016

Here's a spread sheet download from 4570inMD's labradar
5 shots 87 grain projectile, 27.3 grains of H335 powder, velocity and energy read outs were set every 10 yards
I don't know all the perticulars of the unit but it is impressive.

OrbitalEllipses · Dec 12, 2016

1time said:
What do you need to run it with a suppressor?

Maybe turn up the sensitivity, maybe not. I had no issues catching suppressed .223 from my DMR with one of these.

1time · Dec 12, 2016

OrbitalEllipses said:
Maybe turn up the sensitivity, maybe not. I had no issues catching suppressed .223 from my DMR with one of these.

Thank you!

Seabee · Dec 15, 2016

You can adjust the sensitivity to use with suppressors. There are trigger devices needed to use it with Bow and air guns.
You can set it to track velocities at 5 ranges which are programmable out to 100 yds. You set your bullet weight and as you can see in the spreadsheet, it shows velocities for the programed ranges, kinetic energy and power factor. The amount of data stored is limited by the size of the SD card you put in it. The data is downloaded into your computer as a CSV file which can be opened in Excel or other spreadsheet programs. As stated above, its doppler radar and can be used in any weather or conditions. I tried mine today with a 22 and love the thing. They tell me its accurate to within .1%. anyone getting one should also get the USB rechargeable battery pack, it gives you plenty of power for long range sessions.

4570inMD · Dec 17, 2016

1time said:
What do you need to run it with a suppressor?

The LabRadar works fine with a suppressor, a flash arrestor, and a linear compensator. The key is ensuring the muzzle blast gets to the sensor on the side of the LabRadar; failing that, use the 'Doppler' initiating feature for the 'Trigger Source' and ensure that the LabRadar is carefully aimed at your target (sight through a small drinking straw resting in the 1" aiming notch on the top of the unit).

For black powder and cast boolits, it is best to set the 'Velocity Range' to the 'Handgun' setting because of the lower velocities (<1500fps).

External battery packs (5v 1a) work to extend time of operation but rely upon an acceptable voltage in the six AA batteries (keep an eye on them for leakage/corrosion). Minimize battery consumption by minimizing the time of radar activation (Orange ready light on).

The LAbRadar is a great piece of equipment and very helpful in optimizing powder loads.

Shoot with the Hooligans at the Savage River Range and try-it-out before you buy your own.

4570inMD

Snav · Dec 27, 2016

Does it have a BC calculation?

4570inMD · Dec 27, 2016

Snav said:
Does it have a BC calculation?

Nope.

Using the LabRadar velocities at given distances, you could probably get the Ballistic Coefficients from using one of the on-line calculators, as found at: http://tmtpages.com/

http://tmtpages.com/Ballistics_Ver-4_Help/hlp_calculate_the.htm

4570inMD

j8064 · Dec 27, 2016

4570inMD said:
The LAbRadar is a great piece of equipment and very helpful in optimizing powder loads.

Shoot with the Hooligans at the Savage River Range and try-it-out before you buy your own.

4570inMD

This ^^^! Heed our Hooligan LAbRadar guru.

It's hard to believe it's been almost a year since 4570 first introduced us to the unit at a Hooligan shoot. That was back in January, 2016. Since then, we all hope he brings it out to play every Hooligan range trip!

:thumbsup:

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