Garmin Chronograph

[Blkram]

Finally found info on its temperature range rating: -10 to +55 degrees C.
Ordered mine and it should be here on Wednesday.
Friday should be fairly wind free and about 0 degrees, so will be heading out to the range to sight in a few rifles (204 Ruger, 218 Bee and 257 Roberts) and testing it out!

 

[Firebird]

Mine arrived from the midwayusa backorder files yesterday. It is 29f today so I won’t get to use it (no reason to when it’s too cold for load work up) for a couple months but it was fun to get the pkg just the same

 

[JD338]

A handful of fun right there!
Congratulations on your Garmin chronograph.
Let us know how it works for you.
I'm going to pull the trigger on one too.

JD338

 

[Guy Miner]

It is the "easy button" for sure. Tiny, can carry it in a pocket. No setup hassle - just put it on the bench near your rifle, point it at the target and power it up. The menu offers some options like: rifle or handgun, and the rough velocity range anticipated.

No trouble lining up the barrel with both a chronograph and the target. No having the chronograph out in front of the muzzle. No attaching a chronograph to the muzzle... None of that. Just set it on the bench and start it.

Guy

 

[JD338]

What's not to like. It's the easy button for sure!

JD338

 

[SJB358]

It is the "easy button" for sure. Tiny, can carry it in a pocket. No setup hassle - just put it on the bench near your rifle, point it at the target and power it up. The menu offers some options like: rifle or handgun, and the rough velocity range anticipated.

No trouble lining up the barrel with both a chronograph and the target. No having the chronograph out in front of the muzzle. No attaching a chronograph to the muzzle... None of that. Just set it on the bench and start it.

Guy

Man, I will say it is the BEST piece of shooting gear I have gotten in quite awhile. Has not missed a shot, battery seems to last forever and it just does exactly what you want a good chrono to do.

Case is a great idea as well. I actually like using the darn thing since it just sits there and works.

 

[JD338]

Man, I will say it is the BEST piece of shooting gear I have gotten in quite awhile. Has not missed a shot, battery seems to last forever and it just does exactly what you want a good chrono to do.

Case is a great idea as well. I actually like using the darn thing since it just sits there and works.

No reason not to use it all the time when shooting off the bench. My Ohler 35 is a pain to set up so I only use it when I need it. I will be getting one soon.

JD338

 

[bdbrown66]

I got one recently, but haven't had a chance to try it yet. The weather hasn't been the greatest for range time. However, I bought a hard case for it. Pelican knock-off for $12.99 from Harbor Freight.

 

[Rocketvapor]

I like mine, works great.
Just remember that small footprint devices will be short range.
Larger footprint devices like the old fashioned LR, newer FX, and the soon to be out Caldwell can do down range velocities.
Another thing is operating frequency. Don't expect new devises (except knock offs) to come out in 24GHZ.
I have heard that the FX (24ghz big antenna) will be replaced with a 60GHZ long range unit next year.
Want easy? Go Garmin.

 

[Rocketvapor]

For those waiting for good weather go out the back door with a pellet pistol or rifle.

 

[Blkram]

Go to use mine for a couple of range sessions this past weekend...
What a simple item to use!
May be the best investment I have made for the shooting I do in a long time (and that takes some saying as I have made some great investments in rifles, scopes and hunting in the past few years! At least they are in my humble, yet biased, opinion).

 

[Firebird]

Weather was sunny and 60 degrees today so I ran out to the range. Holiday so all the butt heads were there being A holes on a public range.
BUT the little garmin was awesome! Small, and sooo simple and I believe very accurate. Just ran down range, set up the targets and face the garmin the correct direction. Dodge the handgun guys that don’t seem to care then Shoot em up and record the info when finished.
It was expensive but I am happy with the purchase and product-the hard case from Amazon was a great Tip!

 

[bdbrown66]

I tried mine out for the first time today, as well. Only about 12-15 shots, but it worked perfectly.

 

[Teknys]

I’m waiting for a few more “Cabelas” bucks and with a couple gift cards I should have a Garmin on its way in a month or so. Looking forward to the ease of use.

 

[xphunter]

They are sooooo EASY to use!!!

 

[TackDriver284]

I will purposefully shoot the sensors on my P 35 chrono so I can buy the Garmin as an excuse. The P 35 is a pita to set up and disassemble.

 

[SJB358]

I will purposefully shoot the sensors on my P 35 chrono so I can buy the Garmin as an excuse. The P 35 is a pita to set up and disassemble.

You won’t regret it.

 

[wvbuckbuster]

I joined the Garmin club awhile back and really like it. Tried it first doing a ladder test with a 45ACP. Picked up every shot. Have tried it with couple different rifles all with no problems. I like the Magneto Speed just was a little tedious with different barrel sizes or wrapping around a full stock. No such issues with the Garmin. Looking forward to using it with a muzzleloader and rimfires. I'm happy Dan.

 

[gldprimr]

Anybody got one or have one backorder? I just put one on BO thru Grafs, and I have been a long time Magnetospeed user, but this little devil seems to be answering alot of the questions I wanted for a new chronograph.

Xero® C1 Pro Chronograph

www.garmin.com

I used mine for the first time today. Easy, easy, easy - best shooting purchase I’ve made in years !

 

[Teknys]

Ok I didn't wait quite a month. I ordered the Xero today. Already grabbed a case from Amazon so it's here already. I have Some 124 HH coming to load up in my 6.5x284 so I will be using it right out of the box.