Chronograph issues
- Thread starter ReloadKy
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RL338
Handloader
- Mar 23, 2017
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I’m guessing the bayonet wasn’t parallel to the bore.
Rem Jim
Handloader
- Jan 7, 2012
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Yup ! Sold my Lab Radar unit off and bought a GARMIN Xero and I loveBrad, there's a $600 fix: Garmin Xero. I love mine!
it RJ
wvbuckbuster
Handloader
- Nov 5, 2015
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I had a magneto speed, and it gave good results. A few times it gave and error or reading similar to yours. There is a trouble shooting guide included with the instructions. Something there should be of help. Position of the muzzle seemed to make a difference for me. I would place muzzle about half inch in front of the back end of the opening before the bayonet, if this makes since. Worked for me. They are a good chronograph I just got the Garmin for the ease of operation and being flexible for shooting pistols and muzzle loaders. Hope you get your problem solved. Dan.
hunter24605
Handloader
- Apr 30, 2016
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It's a spacing issue. Play with the spacer blocks. Unless it's a bull barrel, I always use the thinner spacer block. Also the bayo may not be level. A piece of cleaning rod or wood dowel aids in aligning everything. From the updated PDF manual:
The error 2 message you are seeing is actually a spacing and sensitivity error. The instructions that you received have been updated and are available on our website. The only major change is the error messages. Vertical distance or the space between the bullet flight path and the top of the sensor deck needs to be between .125 and .25" One of the two rubber V block pads should get your between that threshold if you barrel is between .5" and 1" in diameter. horizontal spacing (the space between the end of your rifle and the beginning of the flat portion of the sensor deck) needs to be between 1" to 1.5" If you are shooting .30cal and larger; start with a setting of REG (regular). If you are shooting .30cal down to .223, start with REG and then try HI 1. If you are shooting .223 and smaller, start with HI 1, but you will most likely need to use HI 2 for smaller calibers like .22lr. If confirming spacing and sensitivity settings doesn't work, please contact us.
The error 2 message you are seeing is actually a spacing and sensitivity error. The instructions that you received have been updated and are available on our website. The only major change is the error messages. Vertical distance or the space between the bullet flight path and the top of the sensor deck needs to be between .125 and .25" One of the two rubber V block pads should get your between that threshold if you barrel is between .5" and 1" in diameter. horizontal spacing (the space between the end of your rifle and the beginning of the flat portion of the sensor deck) needs to be between 1" to 1.5" If you are shooting .30cal and larger; start with a setting of REG (regular). If you are shooting .30cal down to .223, start with REG and then try HI 1. If you are shooting .223 and smaller, start with HI 1, but you will most likely need to use HI 2 for smaller calibers like .22lr. If confirming spacing and sensitivity settings doesn't work, please contact us.
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wvbuckbuster
Handloader
- Nov 5, 2015
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Do that and you might try putting a piece of bicycle innertube between the barrel and strap to help hold in place. Worked for us. Dan.
Rem Jim
Handloader
- Jan 7, 2012
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I get a lot of shots past the GARMIN ZERO. In a day of shooting with at least 6 hours plus battery time . 
xphunter
Handloader
- Sep 15, 2005
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The Garmin is so easy....It becomes a no-brainer, IF you have the income to purchase one
- Nov 4, 2004
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I love my little Garmin.
JD338
JD338
They've gotta be selling the crap out of those things. Just look at how many of us have bought one.
salmonchaser
Ammo Smith
- Dec 13, 2013
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They are almost too easy. Over the last 6 weeks a couple have been left at our range, just overlooked when picking up to go home. Both were turned over to the club president and the rightful owner located. They are so easy to use and so unobtrusive I’m sure our club is not the only place that has happened.
