My file is free to use at the link provided in the original post.
If you or a friend don't own a 3d printer there are online services that will print it for a fee.
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FX POCKET CHRONOGRAPH
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If you or a friend don't own a 3d printer there are online services that will print it for a fee.
You can place the unit on a small tripod directly under the barrel but I find it cumbersome sometimes as you need to line it up perfectly each time. So I did a DIY system where I made a rail and have the unit (removable) mounted under the barrel.
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I considered buying this chrono because it is simple and compact.
The issues with simple placement and the low velocity limits negates it being a viable option for the cost.
Labradar even though it’s more expensive, relatively complex and larger offers improved accuracy for a wider range of weapons.
I already have multiple platforms to mount it so overall it’s a matter of "buy once cry once" just for the simple performance improvement alone imho.
I noticed a stripped down Labradar for $550 on a web site yesterday which seems like a very viable option for this miser to save his money for.
I’ll add that even though typical chronographs are more accurate when and where I usually shoot makes a simple one unit setup desirable.
The issues with simple placement and the low velocity limits negates it being a viable option for the cost.
Labradar even though it’s more expensive, relatively complex and larger offers improved accuracy for a wider range of weapons.
I already have multiple platforms to mount it so overall it’s a matter of "buy once cry once" just for the simple performance improvement alone imho.
I noticed a stripped down Labradar for $550 on a web site yesterday which seems like a very viable option for this miser to save his money for.
I’ll add that even though typical chronographs are more accurate when and where I usually shoot makes a simple one unit setup desirable.
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According to the radar instrumentation guy I used to work with, the radar should be as close to the barrel as possible. He always had them alongside the barrel unless something else was in the way, in which case it would go below. He was always careful to line the radar up with the barrel. It was usually a few inches behind the muzzle.
As he was a recognized world-class expert on tracking gun projectiles with Doppler radars, I just followed what he said.
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I'm going to risk my FX radar and my iPhone and put it down by my target 30 yards away. I'm not sure that Apple Care will cover it if bad things happen ...'Hi, my iPhone stopped working, I have Apple Care' "Thank you for contacting Apple, what happened?" 'I put a pellet through it'....but I'll make the sacrifice for science. Way more fun than using some software.
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I had the LabRadar and although a nice bit of kit? Was just to much trouble for what I do.
Traded it to a Friend to get the DreamLite.
Traded it to a Friend to get the DreamLite.
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Why do you guys mount the device on your gun....why do you need to know the velocity for every single shot?
Just wondering
Just wondering
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Why do you guys mount the device on your gun....why do you need to know the velocity for every single shot?
Just wondering
so i can run chrono strings while i am pesting of course
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I only mount the chrony when I am checking speed and testing new ammo or tuning my Impact. Unlike starlingassan to chrono while pesting lol JK.Why do you guys mount the device on your gun....why do you need to know the velocity for every single shot?
Just wondering
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Mine just quit me today. Tried new batteries, and reinstalled the ap. tried on the barrel, and on the table… Green light is on, but wont pick em up… Its colder today.. maybe that has something to do with it… dunno
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You can mount it as far away as you want to. Of course there are limitations you probably want your Bluetooth within range or have the cell phone near enough to the chronograph without it getting shot. The other thing to remember is change the speed of the chronograph to read sub 12 if you're going to go 30 yds or further as pellets will lose a lot of speed in just 30 to 50 yds.
Allen
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so my prod clocks in at 615 fps with an 18g pellet. Vulcan 3 clocks 920 fps with a 21g slug.. this new uragan 2 on 21g slug or 25.4 redesings..… nada. outrunning the radar i guess not broke, just not reading u2..
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Try a 33.956 Jsb Jumbo Beast exact. That will slow the speeds down. My tune on my 800mm was 1030 with 40 gr slug but would not register with the 25 gr because it was too fast.
Allen
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