Reprise: RIKA vs. SCATT

[dflast]

I'm planning to buy an electronic trainer: RIKA and SCATT are the (affordable!) practical choices. I've looked through the TT archives but the past discussions of the subject haven't given me much basis for a choice between them. Would anyone care to chime in with reasons to pick one over the other?

-David

[David Levene]

Are you friendly with someone locally who is experienced in using either Rika or Scatt.

If so, choose the one they use. You won't be disappointed whichever you choose (spoken as a 10 year Scatt user).

[randy8745]

I have used both and I find the Rika simpler to use. The Scatt system I used was more difficult to calibrate then the Rika system. The Scatt system also wouldn't stay in calibration and kept changing. I spent a good hour calibrating the system I had during one practice session.

[Ned]

You can start with comparing the software interfaces by downloading the programs. The download is free for both solutions.

Rika : http://www.pilkguns.com/rhtd.htm
Scatt : http://www.scatt.com

For Scatt system you can download lot of sample files from some of the world best shooters to see how they perform. The url is : http://ematch.scatt.com

Concerning Scatt calibration issue, for AP you can shot with the pellets and calibration is easy. From my point of view, that's not much of the issue since the reason you use one of this system is to analyze the performances and not like an electronic target. Even though the pellet hole is maybe not exactly it should be, the stability reading of your shot is recorded preperly. That's the value you are interested in.

For exemple, with our shooting sessions in club, I take the average stability after 20 shots. I can easily predict the score at the end the of the match.

I found that Scatt is the great tool, but documentation is quite poor. I took me quite of the time to learn how to properly analyze the shooting sessions.

- Ned

[Ed Hall]

There is also some comparison info of Rika, Scatt and others at this link:

http://www.centershot.com/products/Elec ... arison.htm

David brings up a good point with having the same unit as a close shoooting friend. That way you can compare shooting accomplishments rather than discuss differences between systems.(smile)

Take Care,
Ed Hall
http://www.airforceshooting.org/
http://www.starreloaders.com/edhall/

[wra]

I have used both and I find the Rika simpler to use. The Scatt system I used was more difficult to calibrate then the Rika system. The Scatt system also wouldn't stay in calibration and kept changing. I spent a good hour calibrating the system I had during one practice session.

Not having used the Rika, my comments aren't comparative.

But the new USB SCATT is easier to calibrate and zero than the serial version.

1) Take one shot at the center of the calibration target (using the screen). This establishes your distance to the target.

2) Go to Sighter mode

3) Take a shot. As long as it hits the target somewhere, you're good to go.

4) Drag the shot on the screen, using the mouse, to the place where you called the shot. Repeat until you're happy with your calls. Don't move the sights, and there are no adjustments on the optical sensor or mounts.

[VAshooter]

I have a SCATT system because when I was in the market for a trainer I found a good deal on a used SCATT System. I find it easy to use and trouble free. If I'd found a Rika System instead I'd probably be saying the same thing about it.

Doug in Virginia