What is the best electronic target
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The other option is the Solo/Silver Mountain, but Shotmarker is still better. We use both in our matches and we have found they are both very accurate and have ability to give velocity and SD’s at the target.
However, the wires and connections on the Solo/silver mountain transmitter and antenna are very fragile. We are constantly replacing these cables and connecting plugs.
However, the wires and connections on the Solo/silver mountain transmitter and antenna are very fragile. We are constantly replacing these cables and connecting plugs.
Approach using Shot Marker velocities with caution. It requires very diligent setup of the sensors. Also, even the manufacturer advises caution when using the chrono numbers.
Systems like an Oehler 89 utilizes time of flight and the velocity at the muzzle. Which is going to be a much better way than using velocity readings downrange. It's much easier for sensors/microphones to pick up that a bullet passed by the sensor than it is to get an accurate velocity.
Obviously bullets with a higher BC will get to the target faster and thus will have higher velocity at the target. But it's the collection of the data that requires meticulous setup vs something measuring TOF.
I speak of the Extreme Long Range (XLR) class here at Gunsite. Yes, the target setup need to be precise, Mine are built on Aluminum frames with the mounts drilled on a milling machine, laser measured center-to-center. I've tested mine against a Labradar in Doppler mode downrange and they are +/- 3fps, so that seems to work for ballistic software calibration, The 89 would be great, but far more expensive and harder to setup. Really I'd like a full-size radar system, but 100K is not in my budget, even after pulling the loose change from the couch cushions.
