February 11, 2023 Saturday at the Movies: Tests and Comparisons of Chronographs to Optimize your loads and generate precise ballistics tables. A quality chronograph is essential. To calculate ES and SD, you need to have precise readings of the bullet muzzle velocities. This will allow you to determine the most repeatable load with the least vertical dispersion. To create a drop table with a long range and predict the effect of wind, it is essential to have precise velocity data. There are many high-quality chronographs available on the market. Prices range from $100 to $1000, including tripods. Today’s Saturday Movie showcase features several modern chronographs. We also include video reviews of the Bulletseeker Mach 4 (small-format) and AndiScan MicroA2 Doppler Radar (large-format) chronographs. These new small chronographs are great for anyone looking for a new chronograph. They are simple to set up and can be attached directly to your rifle. MagnetoSpeeds are a great option for those on a budget. You may need to perform load tuning separately using the MagnetoSpeed.
LabRadar and MagnetoSpeed are all featured in this video. It shows three chronograph devices working simultaneously. A Shooting Chrony Alpha Master unit was mounted downrange, while a modern LabRadar device was placed to its right. A MagnetoSpeed chrono was attached to the barrel. The tester was able to compare shot velocity values of all three chrono systems simultaneously. The video creator explained that he was curious to compare the velocity information from the older [Shooting Chrony] chronograph with LabRadar and MagnetoSpeed. Vortex Nation Podcast – “Chronograph Functions & Features — Vortex Nation Podcast” This 78-minute video features experts from Vortex explaining the workings of modern chronographs. The discussion covers technical aspects of different chronographs. Tony Palzkill, a former sniper, and Ian Klemm, a multi-time F-Class National Champion, discuss different chronograph types and explain how they work. Ian discusses the pros & cons of various chronograph designs and offers many useful tips for chronograph owners. This 78-minute discussion covers multiple chronograph design options, including MagnetoSpeed, Caldwell Ballistic Precision, and LabRadar. The first 20 minutes of the video are devoted to ballistics. The Magnetospeed was praised by the tester as being “incredibly accurate” and easy to set up and transport. He also says the MagnetoSpeed App was very “user-friendly”.Bulletseeker Mach 4 Radar Chronograph (Rifle Mountable) The Bulletseeker Mach 4 is a new radar chronograph that mounts directly to your rifle. The Bulletseeker is an advanced radar chronograph that features a 120 Ghz frequency and a beam-forming lens. This unit was developed in Europe and features German-made core components. It is sold in the USA by Longshot, a trusted manufacturer of long-range target cameras, at $999.00 This is a game-changer, we think. Advanced radar is available on your gun, without the need to carry around a heavy LabRadar. Another Bulletseeker tester was impressed with the device: “Based upon my experience with it, it seems like a great product that does all it advertises.” All the benefits of LabRadar, without the drawbacks. (SEE PRODUCT REVIEW HERE. F-Class John, our friend, tests the compact and ultra-compact AndiScan Micro A2 Doppler radio chronograph. The unit is small enough to fit on your rifle or attach to a mini tripod or front rest. John tested an early prototype of the production model. The production model is now for sale on the SQI–AndiX eShop at 800 Euros. According to the manufacturer, “The next large 2023 series of production models is expected to be available by February.” Product Description: The AndiScan Micro A2 ballistic velocity Doppler radar is used to measure projectile muzzle velocity. It operates in the 24GHz frequency band. It is a small, highly integrated device with a small form factor that can be mounted directly on the rifle. This eliminates the need for complicated alignment and allows you to measure in dynamic conditions. This is the first device with this form factor on the market. “JKL inertial trigger for LabRadar. The JKL inertial trigger for LabRadar activates from the gun’s recoil. The JKL Trigger activates by the rifle’s instantaneous, recoil pulse. The unit is a small rectangular pad that is attached to a long audio cord. Simply plug in the audio cable and attach the pad to the gun using Velcro (hook and loop) material. Important: Next, change the LabRadar trigger settings to “Trigger” from “Doppler”. It works great and is very easy to set up.
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