Garmin chronograph

[elmacgyver0]

I have an F1 Crony with the cardboard screens, still like new, only used it a couple of times in the back yard with a pellet gun.
I got the Garmin for Christmas; I use it about every time I shoot.
I don't use the app a lot, but just like to see how fast the bullets are moving.
Once I get past all my eye surgery stuff (cataracts) I will hopefully use it for load development.
I really like the Garmin, takes up almost no room in a range bag.
I made a crude case out of some nagahide or whatever that fake leather stuff is called that I had laying around.
It deserves a nice, tooled leather case and perhaps someday I will get around to it.

[Gtek]

Harbor Freight has little Pelican knockoff cases for twelve bucks. Fits just perfect with pod attached and enough room for cable next to it. Snug as a bug and well protected mine is now.

[elmacgyver0]

Harbor Freight has little Pelican knockoff cases for twelve bucks. Fits just perfect with pod attached and enough room for cable next to it. Snug as a bug and well protected mine is now.

Those are nice cases; I have several of various sizes.

[DukeSoprano]

I have used my Labradar for years, it has its quirks.
Yesterday I shot a revolver match and they used a Garmin to Chrono and I have to say, I was impressed.

[MTtimberline]

I love this Garmin chronograph. Set up and use is so easy and helpful. I can record most of my Range sessions easily. I have a Shooting Beta Master and Oehler 35P that don’t get used anymore.

[Delkal]

I found a portable hard drive case that fits the Xero perfectly. While it will not protect it from being stepped on the sides are stiff enough to stop it being banged around in a range bag. $8 on Amazon.



https://www.amazon.com/GLCON-Portabl...01E70SBB8?th=1

[KitShickers]

Yall are making me want to sell my labradar.

[murf205]

I used mine for the first time day before yesterday. I bought mine from Reeds Sports in Walker Mn and saved $50. It is worth every penny. No cords, tripods, screens to line up, just shoot the gun! I write down the averages and extreme spread for later transfer to my own chrono log so pairing the phone is not a problem for me. People next to me were shooting an AR and it never recorded anything but my shots. AND NO ERROR MESSAGES!!!

[Petander]

My Garmin came in yesterday. I unboxed it last night, plugged it into the computer and opened the Garmin Express app that I use to keep my GPS updated. The app found the Xero and asked if I wanted to add a new device. I confirmed and it did. All I needed was to confirm my email address and it registered it for warranty. Next it checked for software updates. It found v3.19 and asked if I wanted to update. Then I left it plugged into the USB port to fully charge. It took about 45 minutes to go from 60% to full charge.

Today I downloaded the ShotView app to my phone and paired it with the Xero. I went out to the back of the lot and turned on the Garmin. It asked if I wanted to start a session. I confirmed and then had to select what I was shooting from a list. Answered a few more questions and it showed the suggested placement of the chronograph, then went to the ready screen. From there you just took your shots downrange. After a second or two it displayed the velocity of that shot and it was ready for the next shot. When I selected "end session" it stored that data and also sent it to my phone. I shot a 10 shot string with a pellet rifle and three 10 shot strings with a suppressed TX22 pistol. Never missed a shot.

The only thing that I have seen so far that I would like to see improved is transferring the data to the computer. It is stored as a csv file for each string. You have to send each file to the computer by email. No batch dump, it's a separate process for each session. I am still looking at options there. Of course, you can view all of the data on the chrono or on your phone.

I love this thing so far but you have to know that I have been using a 35P with the proof channel for 35 years. That is a lot of luggage to take along and set up. All you have to do with the Garmin is turn it on and point it down range. Easy setup right out of the box. I will note that since I was not at the range today I mounted it on a lightweight tripod instead of the included mini tripod.

Is all this required to use the chrono?

Can't you just unbox it and shoot? Get velocity display without apps, pairing smartphones,emails,updates,bluetooth etc?

I have become allergic to digital technology after using it most of my adult life.

[LeonardC]

Is all this required to use the chrono?

Can't you just unbox it and shoot? Get velocity display without apps, pairing smartphones,emails,updates,bluetooth etc?

I have become allergic to digital technology after using it most of my adult life.

My kind of guy! I have one of these on my wish list. I plan on using a WOOD pencil and paper to record the information I feel is important.

[Delkal]

Is all this required to use the chrono?

Can't you just unbox it and shoot? Get velocity display without apps, pairing smartphones,emails,updates,bluetooth etc?

I have become allergic to digital technology after using it most of my adult life.

You can use it alone without any app or cellphone connected. When working up a load I write down the charge, ave velocity and ES. You can later download the data to your cellphone and it is easier to edit out shots but even then I need the written velocity to make sure the sessions / load didn't get mixed up. The only potential advantage to getting the app is it will register the chrony and when a software update is available will prompt you to download it. There is a PC app where you can check for downloads too.

No clue if the software updates are needed or do anything though.

[elmacgyver0]

Is all this required to use the chrono?

Can't you just unbox it and shoot? Get velocity display without apps, pairing smartphones,emails,updates,bluetooth etc?

I have become allergic to digital technology after using it most of my adult life.

Of course you can.
Just charge it up and you can use it even if you don't have a phone or tablet.
Even a cave man can do it.

[elmacgyver0]

I found a portable hard drive case that fits the Xero perfectly. While it will not protect it from being stepped on the sides are stiff enough to stop it being banged around in a range bag. $8 on Amazon.



https://www.amazon.com/GLCON-Portabl...01E70SBB8?th=1

This is the most awesome case for the Garmin, I bought one even though I had already made a case out of Naugahyde.

[garandsrus]

Thanks for the heads up. I ordered a case.

[Hi-Lux Optics]

You don't have to sell it. Just stick it on a shelf and tell yourself you'll find a use for it soon! That's what I did.

[elmacgyver0]

Yall are making me want to sell my labradar.

If you already have the Lab Radar, I would keep it, but still buy the Garmin.
My reasoning?
From what I understand the Lab Radar can calculate Ballistic Coefficients, the Garmin as far as I know can't.
The Garmin is super handy with its small size and battery life.

[MaLar]

Guncrank, I have found that the Garmin does export to CSV format. At least on the Garmin Shotview app on my phone. It's in the menu in the top right when you select a session. I have no complaints that I can find with the Garmin. I had a range session a little while ago for 4 hrs and still had 60% battery left.

Thanks for that!

I went to the range today and shot twelve sessions on the Garmin.
Even when I thought I was messing it up it worked flawlessly and got every shot.
I have had a Pact1 since they come out it worked good also. But if the range was busy (or windy) it stayed in the car because it was a pain to set up. Used the Garmin once and I love it.