Post by: Wolfdog2314 on June 18, 2019, 03:27:10 PM
I’ve aligned it the best I can with the notch. I’ve placed it within 6-18 inches and adjusted the setting for that. I’ve been anywhere from 3-4inches behind the muzzle break.
Sometimes I can string together 3-4 shots, and then it will miss a shot or two, then catch a few, then miss more. I seem to catch more shots with my 6.5 PRC w/radial break vs the 300wsm with side break.
I’ve read using a small tube or straw to place in the notch for alignment. I’ll try that next.
I’ve also read that some guys will have the unit as far back as their scope to prevent any blast at all from interfering.
If anyone has any tips or tricks to try let me know.
Offset- tried all 6,12,18 none seem consistent, and all within 3-4 inches behind break.
Distances- using the factory setting. It’s something like 10,20,30,40,50
Trigger- trigger
Trigger level- 1 most sensitive
TX power- standard
Target is at 100 yards.
I shot with a buddy a year ago with his. We shot multiple calibers by it and it would catch em all with out repositioning much at all. It didn’t seem finicky in the slightest.
Help before I throw this 600$ machine in the trash! I called Gunwerks who I bought it thru and they said “yah we just put it up next to it about 6 inches and shoot and it works great!” They were helpful as they could be and said they will do any replacement or warranty for it. Labradar’s phone is disconnected at the moment...
Thanks!
Post by: jasnt on June 18, 2019, 06:43:25 PM
Post by: hogslayer on June 18, 2019, 07:26:48 PM
Post by: CaNINE on June 18, 2019, 07:43:57 PM
Getting the preferences set right is critical. It sounds like you may need to adjust the sensitivity level. If it will help I can send you how my preferences are set.
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on June 18, 2019, 08:08:49 PM
For non braked guns I set the unit up aligned with the muzzle. For braked guns I set it up pretty far back...roughly where the front stud is on the stock. 18” offset from the barrel.
Getting the preferences set right is critical. It sounds like you may need to adjust the sensitivity level. If it will help I can send you how my preferences are set.
Maybe I need to try setting the unit back much further than I am. Bringing the unit back will be much easier than going forward, to be able to work well on the bench I use.
I’m definitely open to seeing what u have your preferences set at, thanks!
I will consider some sort of blast shield if I can’t get anything else to work. I’d really like to think that once I find the sweet spot in position and settings I won’t have any more problems.
Thanks all.
Post by: Birdgetter on June 18, 2019, 08:37:21 PM
Post by: CaNINE on June 19, 2019, 07:13:21 AM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on June 19, 2019, 12:31:59 PM
It seems the consensus is to:
Add a tube to the notch to aid in target alignment
Move the unit further back. Labradar suggested 6-8 inches back. They also said my settings were correct.
I’ve got a tripod and the base plate to mess with. I’ll be mindful to make sure that either are properly secured to the ground or bench.
Hope this does the trick!
Thanks!
Post by: CaNINE on June 19, 2019, 03:22:18 PM
Post by: birddogdad on June 19, 2019, 03:47:02 PM
Post by: jasnt on June 19, 2019, 04:19:45 PM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on June 19, 2019, 04:33:49 PM
Apparently there’s a lot of complaints with initial setup. But once it’s dialed in, it’s supposed to be awesome, and that’s why I went with it over the Magneto.
This could all just be operator error too! :o
I didn’t think the bullet grain function affected things as much as that. I’ll look further in to that also.
Thanks again for the input guys.
Post by: b23 on June 19, 2019, 04:37:33 PM
These lab radars seem like a huge pia. I just slap my magneto speed on and get speeds. Easy as thatOhhh no you di’aint!!!
First you pick on us little 30 cal lovers then you go and trash talk the LabRadar folks. You obviously don’t know how sensitive those folk are cause them’s fighten words to a LR owner. LOL
Post by: CaNINE on June 19, 2019, 06:54:27 PM
These lab radars seem like a huge pia. I just slap my magneto speed on and get speeds. Easy as that
Nah not really. They do take a few minutes to configure and if you don’t have the preferences set up right they can be finicky. But that’s user error not the device.
For load development there is no better option out there IMO. My magnetospeed was great at gathering velocity data but it was useless for testing group precision. I just got tired of doing two sets of testing. One for velocity and ES and a second for group size. It came down to a time verses money equation.
It’s not perfect. Will be interesting to see where technology goes to support the recent surge in log range shooting. As long as the economy is hot and people have money to dispose on toys we will see a lot of cool stuff! :tup:
Post by: jasnt on June 19, 2019, 06:58:36 PM
:chuckle: I just call it like it is......in my eyesThese lab radars seem like a huge pia. I just slap my magneto speed on and get speeds. Easy as thatOhhh no you di’aint!!!
First you pick on us little 30 cal lovers then you go and trash talk the LabRadar folks. You obviously don’t know how sensitive those folk are cause them’s fighten words to a LR owner. LOL
Never has the magneto speed affected group size on any rifle I own....corse my barrels resemble a truck axle
Post by: Snakeriver on June 20, 2019, 08:05:45 AM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on June 20, 2019, 09:01:04 AM
Mine has worked flawlessly. The only time I havent got reads was when I forgot to change the bullet weight when shooting two different rifles.
What’s your setup for positioning the unit?
Sounds like adjusting the bullet weight setting is a definite factor. I’ll start doing that. I remember using my buddies tho, and it wasn’t finicky with any of these preferences.
Post by: b23 on July 05, 2019, 09:19:50 AM
http://www.longrangeonly.com/forum/when-things-go-wrong-/6091-guess-am-lr.html
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on July 05, 2019, 11:58:43 AM
I don't think Labradar is going to get a five star review from this LR owner. :yike:
http://www.longrangeonly.com/forum/when-things-go-wrong-/6091-guess-am-lr.html
Yikes. Shooting tomorrow. Gonna see how it does...
Post by: jaymark6655 on July 05, 2019, 01:46:27 PM
I read this wrong and came here expecting a dog related topic. :chuckle:
I read labrador too, lol!
Lab Radar sucks, that muzzle blast will break it and then it will cost quite a bit to fix. The blast off a 10" 5.56 is enough to cause problems. Placing further back or behind blast shield might work, wish the company would build something a bit stronger.
Post by: bullfisher on July 05, 2019, 04:24:19 PM
Post by: birddogdad on July 31, 2019, 01:25:41 PM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on July 31, 2019, 01:44:46 PM
So as it’s not 100% yet, it’s reliable enough at the moment anyway.
Thanks all.
Post by: lamrith on July 31, 2019, 02:21:18 PM
get a battery brick, don't bother with batteries. setup must be proper for bullet weight. There is also a new mount that is a pod mount that straddles your rifle, seems like something i may get vs the flat plate standWhat is this new mount you speak of?
I bought a cheap amazon backpack and have a cheap tripod I use with mine. I liek the backpack as it will also fit my reloading notebook, targets, paper etc as well as the labradar and usb battery pack and the tripod straps right to the side of it, so one bag to grab and throw over my shoulder for everything. Leaves hands free for gun cases and range bags.