Thread: LabRadar?

I've not managed to have the Labradar pick up on every shot because it is quite difficult to aim at the target. I tried the dodge that is recommended on the internet of using a tube placed on the 'v' on top of the Labradar to sight on the target. This works fine up to 50yds but is not accurate by 100yds. I'm sure that some entrepreneur in NZ will make a suitable 'snap-on' base to attach some sort of accurate sight onto, e.g., an old scope. Someone in the USA does a 3D printer version of a 'snap-on' base but the postage cost for stuff from the USA makes the eyes water. I'd buy one is someone in NZ was able to set up the process (I don't have a 3D printer). The good stuff: it is easy to operate, even without reading the instructions too closely. It is expensive but that can be justified by amortizing the cost over the next 10 years. The colour is blatant, so obvious and not likely to get bumped onto the ground. I can't speak to the accuracy because I don't have a particularly accurate 'other' chronograph to compare it to but other shooters tell me of local experiments in which the Labradar was proven to be very accurate.

Originally Posted by rupert

I've not managed to have the Labradar pick up on every shot because it is quite difficult to aim at the target. I tried the dodge that is recommended on the internet of using a tube placed on the 'v' on top of the Labradar to sight on the target. This works fine up to 50yds but is not accurate by 100yds. I'm sure that some entrepreneur in NZ will make a suitable 'snap-on' base to attach some sort of accurate sight onto, e.g., an old scope. Someone in the USA does a 3D printer version of a 'snap-on' base but the postage cost for stuff from the USA makes the eyes water. I'd buy one is someone in NZ was able to set up the process (I don't have a 3D printer). The good stuff: it is easy to operate, even without reading the instructions too closely. It is expensive but that can be justified by amortizing the cost over the next 10 years. The colour is blatant, so obvious and not likely to get bumped onto the ground. I can't speak to the accuracy because I don't have a particularly accurate 'other' chronograph to compare it to but other shooters tell me of local experiments in which the Labradar was proven to be very accurate.

I just line up the sight provided.
Sight it slightly higher and right of the target.
Try to have an unimpeded line to the target. (No mounds or scrub)

You're essentially shooting thru a cone. I do the majority of my load testing at 200m and have no issues.
The only times mine has not read to 100m is when testing pistol ammo.

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Got a link to the 3d printer file?

Found a couple on thingyverse.

R93: thanks for that. I'll try your suggestion the next time at the range. Niblet: check this web address: LabRadar sighting improvements? - Page 2

Originally Posted by rupert

R93: thanks for that. I'll try your suggestion the next time at the range. Niblet: check this web address: LabRadar sighting improvements? - Page 2

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2112179

Something like this work?

Yes Niblet, that may work very well.

Originally Posted by rupert

Yes Niblet, that may work very well.

Got one about 75% through at the moment.
They're a 4 hour + print. Might do a few and send them back home in a couple weeks with a parcel I got heading back.

Will post some photos once it's done.

4hr10mins. Made of carbon fiber ABS. Came out alright. If there's a few people after some I'll send them back to NZ

Originally Posted by Nibblet

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4hr10mins. Made of carbon fiber ABS. Came out alright. If there's a few people after some I'll send them back to NZ

If possible I will grab one please

Please flick me a pm with cost etc.

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

If possible I will grab one please

Please flick me a pm with cost etc.

All good.

It won't be much, maybe $20 odd to cover @BRADS time and shipping (if he doesn't mind, I'll probably get an ear full for volunteering him for another job haha) and my filament, screw and some of my postage. Be probably two weeks ish before I have a package going to him though.

Originally Posted by Nibblet

All good.

It won't be much, maybe $20 odd to cover @BRADS time and shipping (if he doesn't mind, I'll probably get an ear full for volunteering him for another job haha) and my filament, screw and some of my postage. Be probably two weeks ish before I have a package going to him though.

Thanks, I will take one please

Originally Posted by Nibblet

All good.

It won't be much, maybe $20 odd to cover @BRADS time and shipping (if he doesn't mind, I'll probably get an ear full for volunteering him for another job haha) and my filament, screw and some of my postage. Be probably two weeks ish before I have a package going to him though.

Hi,
I would like one as well thanks.

Sweet, I'll make 10 as that's all that will fit on the bed and will take 40hours to print.

Also please feel free to follow that link to thingiverse and tip the two designers as they did all the work designing it which takes ages. Well it does if your're me, took me half a day just to draw some manfrotto mount plates for my cameras.


Edit: I don't have a labradar so no promises they'll work though.......

Thanks Nibblet, add me on to the list please.

I haven't forgot about these, will have them NZ bound during the week some time.





Once they're in brads hands will sort payment/ shipping etc