Caldwell Velociradar

[rjthehunter]

I'm in the market for a new chronograph. I was going to buy the garmin, but saw Caldwell came out with this velociradar.

VELOCIRADAR | Caldwell

VELOCIRADAR

www.caldwellshooting.com

This reads speeds at different ranges out to 100 yards. It'll give you the BC of a bullet at the speed you're shooting at. With the BC of a bullet changes with the speed it's being fired at, this really peaked my interest.

Not sure if anyone has their hands on one yet, but I figured it's worth a shot!

 

[kodiakisland]

Have not seen one in action but if it doe as as advertised it would certainly have a leg up on the Garmin.

My ProChrono still works great, but if I’m lucky enough to shoot it one day, the Velociradar may be my choice to replace it.

 

[Wind Gypsy]

Does it do anything else better than the garmin other than the BC function? That adds near zero value to me.

 

[rjthehunter]

Does it do anything else better than the garmin other than the BC function? That adds near zero value to me.

It gives actual ballistic solutions based on a shot out to 100 yards. Figures BC, velocity etc.

"With a single shot, the VelociRadar creates a custom bullet drop chart showing the actual elevation adjustments needed for shots at longer ranges."

Having it calculate the BC would be great. Manufacturers publish the BC of bullets, but velocity affects the BC of a bullet.

 

[MThuntr]

I can't say I've heard of anyone using one but would love to hear. They've been out of stock every time I look but have a Garmin so probably wouldn't buy one anyway.

 

[rjthehunter]

I can't say I've heard of anyone using one but would love to hear. They've been out of stock every time I look but have a Garmin so probably wouldn't buy one anyway.

They are brand new, supposed to have gone on sale on Nov 1st i thought, not sure what the holdup is!