Chronograph at a public range?

[JSnover]

The "Pressure Sign" thread got me wondering, how common is it to set up your crony at a public shooting range? I'm sure it happens, I just haven't seen it done.
At uncontrolled 'sand pit' ranges you'll see almost anything but the range I use has RSOs, rules, flags, all that stuff. I'll call them and ask about their policy, I was just curious to know how the rest of country handles it.

[DerekP Houston]

I asked at the ranges I frequent and was told "nope" nothing is allowed down range, the indoor ones will not even let you retrieve brass if its over the yellow line. I was about to buy one before I realized I had no where to use it.

[Ickisrulz]

I used to set up my chronograph at the shooting range in Las Vegas. No one had a problem with it. I think I was the only one I saw doing so.

[OS OK]

'Loads of Bacon' uses his chrony and does the gel test at his range.

[Bent Ramrod]

I never saw any prohibitions for chronographs on any range I've been on. I've seen many in use, and have used mine myself on occasion. If it's clear to go forward of the firing line to set targets, it's clear to set up chronographs. Of course, it is forbidden to mess with stuff at the firing line, on the bench, or (especially) to handle the rifle, which should be racked, or action open and, if possible, OBI inserted, while everybody is down range.

There were a couple guys at the range the other week who had chronographs set up, wind streamers every 25 yards and one of those dial-and-pointer wind speed indicators on the closest streamer pole. Didn't bother anyone. They were shooting teeny-tiny groups.

[JSnover]

Yeah, indoor ranges are pretty restrictive. If I get the green light I'll probably get off my wallet and buy one.

[texassako]

One of the reasons I like my Magnetospeed is there is nothing down range to mess with.

[Preacher Jim]

I went magspeed to beat the down range requirement, for handgun I attach it to my rest and shoot over it,

[JSnover]

Magnetospeed?? Just looked it up... Sweet!

[DerekP Houston]

Magnetospeed?? Just looked it up... Sweet!

oh man, now I have something else on my Christmas wish list, that does look sweet. I was looking at the old style.

[texassako]

I went magspeed to beat the down range requirement, for handgun I attach it to my rest and shoot over it,

I do the same for my handguns.

[OS OK]

So there's a new magspeed that doesn't need to be attached to the weapon?

[country gent]

I set my old pact professional up at the club I shoot with no issues and several others also did use chronographs. I had the chronograph set up on the tripod and ready to go before the all clear and set it up. A friend would post the targets. We didn't extend the clear time very much. Did have several that stated we could have the extra few mins if they could fire a couple rounds over it to check velocity. LOL. Now its not near the issue my 25 year old pact gave up and I bought the Lab Radar unit and everything sits beside the rifle. The magneto speed and lab radars are simple easy to use units. I like the Lab Radar as nothing attaches to the rifles barrel, with my globe front sights, octagon barrels, and black powder this might be an issue. I also like the Ease of the Lab Radar. Set up and aim at the target. switching rifles is simply getting the next one out and the ammo. Set it up on the bench and shoot.

[texassako]

So there's a new magspeed that doesn't need to be attached to the weapon?

No, it still attaches to the barrel. You can get creative and attach it elsewhere as long as the sensor is still where it needs to be.

[PbHurler]

I'll set one up at the public range near me (Oehler 35P) problem is; I usually get asked if I'll shoot their gun / load through it to check their estimated speed of their load. This makes me nervous because I'D be the one to touch off an overload; if I'd let them shoot through the screens THEY'ED be the one to shoot the optical unit.............

decisions, decisions.

[Smoke4320]

A lab Radar will sit on your bench .. nothing is in front of the barrel

[kingstrider]

I have a Magnetospeed V3 which is fine for most guns or when running a suppressor. It is a little time consuming switching between guns through. Once I get the money I'm going to buy a LabRadar instead.

[retread]

I asked at the ranges I frequent and was told "nope" nothing is allowed down range, the indoor ones will not even let you retrieve brass if its over the yellow line. I was about to buy one before I realized I had no where to use it.

I wonder what they would say to a Lab Radar doppler unit that sits on the bench beside you, not downrange.

[JSnover]

So you guys that have used both, if cost was not a factor would you opt for the Labradar?
My barrels run the gamut from standard contour 30-06 to full octagon 45-70, plus a 6" Redhawk .41 magnum.

[retread]

Didn't see your post Smoke! I had the same question.