LabRadar ?

[Varmint Hunter]

Now that my Oehler 35P crapped out, I'm considering a LabRadar to replace it. Looks like the unit, base, battery and carry case will run $675 or so. I've got a couple of questions before I dive in:

1. Many of my rifle have brakes. It looks like the brakes would discharge right at 9Or into) the unit. Isn't this a problem? Or ... how is it prevented?

2. It looks like the retail price may be controlled because the unit and accessories are all the same price everywhere I looked. Is there any place to find a new unit at a lower cost.

 

[davsco]

brownells has had them for $500 a few times on sale and then a 10% off on top of that.

 

[werth338]

With brakes on big magnum rounds, you have to set them a little further off and I have found putting a barrier helps as well.

 

[BallisticsGuy]

Brakes haven't been an issue so far that I've ever seen and, no. See if you can find one used if you want to pull the cost down.

 

[bgbuck153]

I'm about to purchase a Labrador myself. Unfortunately I've yet to see a used one for sell.

 

[jraulsten]

I've never had an issue with brakes. The brake can be far enough forward that it has no effect on the unit but still gives accurate readings.

I may be selling one soon since I want to retire soon (again) and plan on selling my long range guns and only keeping the ones I hunt with.....

 

[bgbuck153]

Jraulsten.... let's make a deal!!!!

 

[mobenzowner]

I bought mine a year ago right here on this site from Len. Awesome piece of equipment. I don't have any big magnums but from a couple .308's, and 6.5's, I have had zero issues. On the instructional video on their site it shows how to position.

 

[snox801]

I'm also in the same boat. Harder for me as I have a magneto speed that works great. Problem is my brother took it home and we seem to need them at the same time. If only Cabela's had them I have enough points.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

For anyone else that may be interested; I just noticed that Len is running a 9% discount right now. There are also a few helpful LabRadar videos here as well.

 

[FEENIX]

brownells has had them for $500 a few times on sale and then a 10% off on top of that.

I think it has since expired (???).

 

[odoylerules]

Brakes haven't been an issue at all with mine, all size rifles up to 338 Lapua improved. Just follow the directions for setup and offset and you'll be golden. It's a fantastic tool for the range!

 

[lancetkenyon]

No issues with big bores w. brakes for me. From 7RM, 28 Nosler, .300WM, .300RUM, .338 Edge, .338LM.

Just place it even with the front of stock instead of barrel.

 

[shphtr]

Brakes no prob. I like to use table top stand only need to weight down or will grad rotate from brake so I use 25 lb sack of lead shot. Get rechargeable batter pack - you will never regret. Good luck.