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Posted: 1/24/2024 8:56:23 PM EDT
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Just got back from my first range trip with mine.
I wouldn’t change a thing. Hands down one of the best overall purchases I’ve ever made. Everything worked. First time. Every time. It’s not often these days that you spend money and feel so damn good about it. |
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Posted: 1/24/2024 10:05:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheWhiteHorse: Just got back from my first range trip with mine. I wouldn’t change a thing. Hands down one of the best overall purchases I’ve ever made. Everything worked. First time. Every time. It’s not often these days that you spend money and feel so damn good about it. I was perfectly content with my LR... Until my shooting buddy bought the Garmin and I used it. I had to have it. The portability and ease of setup/use is worth every dime I lost my ass off the resale of the LR. |
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Posted: 1/24/2024 10:15:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drfroglegs: I was perfectly content with my LR... Until my shooting buddy bought the Garmin and I used it. I had to have it. The portability and ease of setup/use is worth every dime I lost my ass off the resale of the LR. Yup! My dad was of the same mindset. He had just bought a Labradar a few months ago and didn’t want to take a 250$ hit selling it. He hated the setup, app failures and missing shots with his benchrest .22’s, but the resale value took a serious hit. After 5 minutes of using the Garmin, we had one ordered for him. He was able to access all of the features and menus without reading anything about it. That wasn’t remotely true with the LR. |
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Posted: 1/24/2024 10:28:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2024 11:55:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: lazyengineer]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drfroglegs: I was perfectly content with my LR... Until my shooting buddy bought the Garmin and I used it. I had to have it. The portability and ease of setup/use is worth every dime I lost my ass off the resale of the LR. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drfroglegs: Originally Posted By TheWhiteHorse: Just got back from my first range trip with mine. I wouldn’t change a thing. Hands down one of the best overall purchases I’ve ever made. Everything worked. First time. Every time. It’s not often these days that you spend money and feel so damn good about it. I was perfectly content with my LR... Until my shooting buddy bought the Garmin and I used it. I had to have it. The portability and ease of setup/use is worth every dime I lost my ass off the resale of the LR. What did it go for? Also, FWIW - hold on! CaldWell has entered the ROOM. And their rig is going for $500, and back-calculates BC for you. The game is afoot! |
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Posted: 1/25/2024 12:07:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lazyengineer: What did it go for? Also, FWIW - hold on! CaldWell has entered the ROOM. And their rig is going for $500, and back-calculates BC for you. The game is afoot! I sold it for $350 with a harbor freight hard case and battery pack. Wanted it gone fast so marked to sell fast. I was pretty happy with that. |
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Posted: 1/25/2024 12:09:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drfroglegs: I sold it for $350 with a harbor freight hard case and battery pack. Wanted it gone fast so marked to sell fast. I was pretty happy with that. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drfroglegs: Originally Posted By lazyengineer: What did it go for? Also, FWIW - hold on! CaldWell has entered the ROOM. And their rig is going for $500, and back-calculates BC for you. The game is afoot! I sold it for $350 with a harbor freight hard case and battery pack. Wanted it gone fast so marked to sell fast. I was pretty happy with that. DAMNIT! I priced mine too low. Sold it for $300. Included all the goodies, case, and everything. |
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Posted: 1/25/2024 8:19:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lazyengineer: What did it go for? Also, FWIW - hold on! CaldWell has entered the ROOM. And their rig is going for $500, and back-calculates BC for you. The game is afoot! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lazyengineer: Originally Posted By drfroglegs: Originally Posted By TheWhiteHorse: Just got back from my first range trip with mine. I wouldn’t change a thing. Hands down one of the best overall purchases I’ve ever made. Everything worked. First time. Every time. It’s not often these days that you spend money and feel so damn good about it. I was perfectly content with my LR... Until my shooting buddy bought the Garmin and I used it. I had to have it. The portability and ease of setup/use is worth every dime I lost my ass off the resale of the LR. What did it go for? Also, FWIW - hold on! CaldWell has entered the ROOM. And their rig is going for $500, and back-calculates BC for you. The game is afoot! Is this the "Velociradar" unit they announced in 2020 and never materialized, or something actually on the street? I sold my LR complete kit for $450 as soon as the Garmin hit the market, I feel very fortunate. |
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Posted: 1/25/2024 8:43:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Defender3: Is this the "Velociradar" unit they announced in 2020 and never materialized, or something actually on the street? I sold my LR complete kit for $450 as soon as the Garmin hit the market, I feel very fortunate. Yes. It looks interesting, but it lacks the small form factor of the Garmin. It’s smaller than the original LR, and provides on screen BC data, so this may be the coup de grâce for the larger LR unit. |
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Posted: 1/25/2024 9:53:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Defender3: I use the same case, I can throw it right into my range bag. If I want something more secure, I use a Pelican 1040. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/52736/IMG_7239-3012894.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/52736/IMG_7240-3012895.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Defender3: Originally Posted By 20andOUT: Is there a consensus on the best case for these? I think I pulled this one from this thread and was going to order it, but wanted to see if there is a better option. I plan for the Garmin to live in my shooting bag for weekly trips so i want a little protection, but I won’t abuse it either. LINK I use the same case, I can throw it right into my range bag. If I want something more secure, I use a Pelican 1040. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/52736/IMG_7239-3012894.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/52736/IMG_7240-3012895.jpg The pelican 1040 looks like a winner for my purposes. But there are a lot of good ideas in there. Thanks. |
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Posted: 1/25/2024 11:02:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperJlarge: Yes. It looks interesting, but it lacks the small form factor of the Garmin. It’s smaller than the original LR, and provides on screen BC data, so this may be the coup de grâce for the larger LR unit. It was announced in 2020 and when the Wu Flu shut everything down. I don't think it ever made it to market because of the chip shortages that followed, nor does it appear Caldwell has followed up on the unit. Do you know something we may not? |
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Posted: 1/25/2024 11:04:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOrdered one for the heck of it (already have a 3-D printed cover) and it's already shipped. |
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Posted: 1/25/2024 11:53:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Defender3: It was announced in 2020 and when the Wu Flu shut everything down. I don't think it ever made it to market because of the chip shortages that followed, nor does it appear Caldwell has followed up on the unit. Do you know something we may not? It’s been revamped slightly. It doesn’t have the grey housing the initial version had. The screen is smaller and the unit overall appears larger than the initial concept images tossed around in 2020. I don’t have any inside information; kids are sick, so I’ve had more time for YouTube lately!  Caldwell Velociradar Chronograph SHOT Show 2024 
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Posted: 1/25/2024 11:56:45 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Defender3]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperJlarge: It’s been revamped slightly. It doesn’t have the grey housing the initial version had. The screen is smaller and the unit overall appears larger than the initial concept images tossed around in 2020. I don’t have any inside information; kids are sick, so I’ve had more time for YouTube lately!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGYY7vstCdAhttps://i.imgur.com/YEZw5yq.jpg Wow, thanks for posting this up. Just found this on YT:  The NEW Caldwell VelociRadar | Gun Talk LIVE |
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Posted: 1/25/2024 11:58:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperJlarge: It’s been revamped slightly. It doesn’t have the grey housing the initial version had. The screen is smaller and the unit overall appears larger than the initial concept images tossed around in 2020. I don’t have any inside information; kids are sick, so I’ve had more time for YouTube lately! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGYY7vstCdAhttps://i.imgur.com/YEZw5yq.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperJlarge: Originally Posted By Defender3: It was announced in 2020 and when the Wu Flu shut everything down. I don't think it ever made it to market because of the chip shortages that followed, nor does it appear Caldwell has followed up on the unit. Do you know something we may not? It’s been revamped slightly. It doesn’t have the grey housing the initial version had. The screen is smaller and the unit overall appears larger than the initial concept images tossed around in 2020. I don’t have any inside information; kids are sick, so I’ve had more time for YouTube lately! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGYY7vstCdAhttps://i.imgur.com/YEZw5yq.jpg Not gonna lie Killer product name |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 1/25/2024 1:53:40 PM EDT
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Labradar was paying attention...
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Posted: 1/25/2024 2:05:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beetle: Labradar was paying attention... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn5ayTfOr0s Yeah, I really liked that made in Canada for Canadians shtick. 
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Posted: 1/25/2024 2:10:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beetle: Labradar was paying attention... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn5ayTfOr0s lol. If they were paying attention they would have made changes years ago. They went from top of the line to back of the pack in 3 months. |
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Posted: 1/25/2024 7:02:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Defender3: Ordered one for the heck of it (already have a 3-D printed cover) and it's already shipped. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Defender3: Dang!, this thing is tiny. (Not out loud, at least.) The bumpcase probably isn't even needed but, eh, why not.  |
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Posted: 1/25/2024 7:34:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: lazyengineer]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperJlarge: lol. If they were paying attention they would have made changes years ago. They went from top of the line to back of the pack in 3 months. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperJlarge: Originally Posted By Beetle: Labradar was paying attention... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn5ayTfOr0s lol. If they were paying attention they would have made changes years ago. They went from top of the line to back of the pack in 3 months. I think if we were to combine the LabRadar, Steyr, and Glock New-Product-Development teams together, we'd have the quietest office on the planet. I would say they'd be too busy all playing shuffle board, but that involves unassing enough to paint the shuffle-board markings on the floor. Nobody has the energy to do shit like that man. I will say, it would then have to be an employment-termination event for any PSA employee that accidentally got within a 1/4 mile of that office - just in case. |
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Posted: 2/1/2024 2:12:24 PM EDT
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Heard some reports of these shutting off in the cold and heat. Anyone seen these happening?
Cold shutting down at 14F Heat shutting down at 105F (not in direct sunlight) |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 2/2/2024 12:04:54 AM EDT
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Borrowed a friends Xero today. Didn't even read the instructions. Getting results in less than 30 seconds from sitting down to set it up. Flawless pickup on every shot. 22lr sub sonics. The app exported everything into a very nice, pre organized ! .csv file. Don't worry about having a bunch of raw data spit out at you in the .csv...THE APP DOES IT FOR YOU. Perfect, usable spreadsheet instantly. It is insanely impressive.
It missing one thing, however. A ballistic solution component. I'm sure they are working with Applied Ballistics on a solution, just as with the Tactix 7 Ballistic watch. |
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Posted: 2/2/2024 12:52:51 AM EDT
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I saw one at the range last weekend. Working perfectly in rainy conditions (I was wondering if rain would mess with it... Nope).
I couldn't hold out any longer and ordered one today. 600 bucks for a chrono is a hard pill to swallow, but the quantum leap in usability over my old optical CED will be extremely nice to say the least. My phone is too old to use the app... Hopefully that won't be a big deal. |
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Posted: 2/2/2024 1:50:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: GunsNotPuns]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ScottyPotty: Heard some reports of these shutting off in the cold and heat. Anyone seen these happening? Cold shutting down at 14°F Heat shutting down at 105°F (not in direct sunlight) It's winter up here in Soviet Canuckistan so I can't speak to the heat shut down but I have used it in temperatures of -10°C/14°F and had no issues with it. According to Garmin, the operating range is -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F) so shutting down near that temperature would fall in line with their expectations. That said, I am curious to see how it functions in even colder temperatures. Usually this time of the year it's -20°C to -30°C (-4°F to -22°F), which I think would be a nice test for it but "unfortunately" it's been a very mild winter so far. I hope I don't get to test it any time soon. |
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Posted: 2/2/2024 9:31:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Defender3: Wow, thanks for posting this up. Just found this on YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_bcQ7sWnBII really want to see how that performs. I like the BC calculation. I am slightly hesitant because of Caldwell and them talking about a recoil trigger. 99% of my shooting is suppressed and my 22’s and 300 bolt gun with subs is are extremely quiet and with the 22’s there’s zero recoil. I’m cautiously optimistic and will wait for reviews. |
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Posted: 2/2/2024 9:46:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ScottyPotty: Heard some reports of these shutting off in the cold and heat. Anyone seen these happening? Cold shutting down at 14F Heat shutting down at 105F (not in direct sunlight) I shut off at those temps too! It is hard to miss me so folks may report they see that happening as well! |
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Posted: 2/2/2024 2:34:08 PM EDT
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I read this thread and weep with my ancient, persnickety ProChrono box kite. I've also sent Garmin a lot of money over the last several years (they also get a monthly Inreach subscription from me, too.) Garmin is my other Palmetto State Armory.
Now this Xero thing. $600+tax. My bank account despises you people. |
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Posted: 2/2/2024 6:39:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ScottyPotty]
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I picked up this tripod on Amazon, it's a bit wider and lower. It's made of metal, so it's a bit heavier as well.
Not sure it's needed, but figured why not?  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 2/2/2024 7:11:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ScottyPotty: I picked up this tripod on Amazon, it's a bit wider and lower. It's made of metal, so it's a bit heavier as well. Not sure it's needed, but figured why not? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/102712/IMG_20240202_163610730_jpg-3115954.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/102712/IMG_20240202_163625647_jpg-3115956.JPG This one?  
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Posted: 2/2/2024 7:25:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryYep, that's it.
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Posted: 2/2/2024 7:36:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By Grendelsbane: Originally Posted By ScottyPotty: I picked up this tripod on Amazon, it's a bit wider and lower. It's made of metal, so it's a bit heavier as well. Not sure it's needed, but figured why not? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/102712/IMG_20240202_163610730_jpg-3115954.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/102712/IMG_20240202_163625647_jpg-3115956.JPG This one? www.amazon.com/dp/B07GST1C2Z I went the other direction, I wanted a tripod that was slightly taller. I haven't had a chance to use it yet but it raises the Garmin a couple more inches. 
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Posted: 2/3/2024 7:04:07 PM EDT
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For those who have one already, if you are doing load development and say shooting 3-5 rounds at each load level do you just start a new session for each string or is there a way to have a new series? When I used a labradar I just started a new series and it kept track like series 1, series 2... and then I would know which series went with which load. What's the workflow like with the garmin?
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Posted: 2/3/2024 7:42:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JohnnyEgo]
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It's super easy to start a new series. Couple button pushes. What I usually do. Way, way less persnickety than my LabRadar.
There is not, to my knowledge, a way to group multiple series into a header category, but each series can be labeled by the bullet weight. Each series is tagged with a date and time stamp, so sequencing is fairly easy. You can also add notes to each series in the app if you want. I just did ladder tests for 45 and 10mm last week, alternating between the two to keep it entertaining. Had no issue at all identifying them in the app. |
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Posted: 2/4/2024 6:16:24 PM EDT
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Mine has been absolutely perfect. Everything from 22 LR to 380 and 9mm pistols to 357 Mag rifle and 300 Win Mag, zero dropped shots. None. Even having a small hump of dirt near the flight path of the bullet close tot he radar did nothing to disturb the results. Not too often does a shooting accessory come around that absolutely lives up to the hype, but this one does. I love that I can name shot strings and add notes, then download a spreadsheet that includes everything. I really like my Magnetospeed V3, but I don't see myself using it anymore unless I'm shooting where there is insufficient range to use the Garmin. I pulled the battery out of the Magnetospeed and filed it away in the safe for now. This thing is absolutely spectacular.
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Posted: 2/4/2024 7:39:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ishootglocks: I went the other direction, I wanted a tripod that was slightly taller. I haven't had a chance to use it yet but it raises the Garmin a couple more inches. www.amazon.com/dp/B09GKLCP95 I was able to use this tripod yesterday and very happy with it. The slight height increase capability (since this can also be shorter) was perfect for me off of the bench. It was also interesting to note the Garmin analyzing shots from the shooter next to me. We were about 4 feet apart and both shooting to the same berm so I could certainly see how his bullets would enter the Garmin zone. Every shot of mine was recorded and every shot of his was dropped. The Garmin would display "Analyzing" when he fired but then immediately discard it, as the shot counter remained in sync with my shots fired. I've read about others experiencing the same but was cool to see it in action. The algorithm they use definitely does a great job at filtering out unwanted shots it seems. |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 1:11:56 AM EDT
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Took one out to the range this weekend. Shooting and getting data about 30 seconds after set up. No dropped shots, worked in the rain fine, seamless data into the app.
I do wish they would make it to where you can dump multiple strings into the same “session” as some of us alternate different caliber rifles. Small gripe but would make it even more useful than it already is. |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 10:35:57 AM EDT
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Mine arrived last week, I took it to the pit on Saturday, same result as everyone: I put it on my scope stand, roughly pointed it downrange and it just picked up every shot. It ignored the guys next to me shooting clays. Conditions were 38 degrees and light rain, it got a little wet but didn't seem to mind. I had my magnetospeed on the rifle for comparison, however I had the sensitivity set to HI from a recent .22 session so it was acting up. Next time out I'll collect data for comparison. In the past the magnetospeed has agreed within 1% with labradars. The only anomaly I had: I ran it exactly as it came out of the box, with v3.17 firmware and it worked fine. When I left the pit it had the session in memory. Then when I got home I installed the app and upgraded firmware to 3.20. The session was still on the unit, but there was no shot data. Hopefully that was just a glitch in the sync and update process. I've owned a shooting chrony and magnetospeed, and rented the labradar at my old club quite often. This thing is much, much easier to set up. |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 5:31:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnyEgo: It's super easy to start a new series. Couple button pushes. What I usually do. Way, way less persnickety than my LabRadar. There is not, to my knowledge, a way to group multiple series into a header category, but each series can be labeled by the bullet weight. Each series is tagged with a date and time stamp, so sequencing is fairly easy. You can also add notes to each series in the app if you want. I just did ladder tests for 45 and 10mm last week, alternating between the two to keep it entertaining. Had no issue at all identifying them in the app. So finally got mine and took it to the range for the first time. Worked great, but as for starting new sessions I was hoping it would be a bit easier to start a new "group" not a whole new session. Unless I'm missing something, it's a bit tedious to end session - new session - rifle - velocity range - click through the weight - and see the screen on how to place it. Would be nice if there was a shortcut for that. Or is the expectation that you would shoot all in one session and then separate afterwards in the app? Since I was using different powder charges I like not having the all bunched up. |
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Posted: 2/9/2024 9:10:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GunsNotPuns: Well, I deployed my Xero C1 Pro at the range the other day and I must say that I am utterly impressed by this. The ease of use is borderline short bus levels of simplicity, its apparent accuracy I can't besmirch and I had no failures whatsoever with it. I rarely walk away utterly impressed by something that's generated as much hype as this unit has, but I have to admit that it does in fact live up to it. There is one but, however. I am a man who repairs and maintains his own equipment. This unit has a non-user replaceable battery inside. At a certain point this battery will die. It may even expand as many of these batteries do when they age. This is an expensive bit of kit that I can't repair something as prosaic as a damned battery. It's not a deal killer, but this is another example of a company making the decision that either only they will be allowed to repair something, or that it won't be repaired at all. That means, philosophically, you do not own this even though you paid for it. All that said, it is a very impressive unit and I can't see how current offerings of Labradar or Magnetospeed compete against this thing, except on the basis of price. All that really means is you have to be a bit more talented and careful when you do get to the point of replacing the battery. I havent taken one of these apart, but if they follow the pattern of their GPS's first the battery will easily outlive the useful life of the rest of the unit, and second, the batteries will be easily available and not difficult to change. |
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Posted: 2/9/2024 9:31:36 PM EDT
[#40]
Can anyone share experience with the Xero on an indoor range with a steel trap/ back stop?
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AL, USA
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Posted: 2/10/2024 2:02:01 PM EDT
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I inherited a old school PACT Model 1 chronograph. I hated setting that thing up and didn't even attempt it at a public range. Then if the sun wasn't right it started missing shots right as I got to the loads I really needed data on.
Finally got to take my Garmin Xero C1 out to the range and it picked up everything I threw at it. Setup was a breeze. Does exactly what I want it to and is small and compact. |
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Posted: 2/11/2024 5:23:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 20andOUT]
[#42]
Shot some 223 (12” 69gr) and 6.5 Grendel today and used the Garmin for the first time. I had some pretty good rain for the entire session, but it never missed a shot or threw any weird readings. Even after I dropped it off the bench before the first shot.
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Posted: 2/11/2024 7:29:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MallNinja531]
[#43]
This is very promising. Hope to take mine out this week for some testing.
 ETA: 20andOUT, that's some solid SD. You do a nice job. What do you throw your powder with? |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 2/11/2024 7:48:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 20andOUT: Shot some 223 (12” 69gr) and 6.5 Grendel today and used the Garmin for the first time. I had some pretty good rain for the entire session, but it never missed a shot or threw any weird readings. Even after so dropped it off the bench before the first shot. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/77352/IMG_7990-3125963.jpg Damn! What’s that 6.5G recipe. I’ve got a pile of those 123gr CC’s. On topic, I couldn’t be happier with my Garmin thus far. |
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Posted: 2/11/2024 8:03:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 20andOUT]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mblades: Damn! What’s that 6.5G recipe. I’ve got a pile of those 123gr CC’s. On topic, I couldn’t be happier with my Garmin thus far. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mblades: Originally Posted By 20andOUT: Shot some 223 (12” 69gr) and 6.5 Grendel today and used the Garmin for the first time. I had some pretty good rain for the entire session, but it never missed a shot or threw any weird readings. Even after so dropped it off the bench before the first shot. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/77352/IMG_7990-3125963.jpg Damn! What’s that 6.5G recipe. I’ve got a pile of those 123gr CC’s. On topic, I couldn’t be happier with my Garmin thus far. That is at 28.3gr of 8208xbr at 2.250. Be aware that I do get some pressure signs here with Hornady brass. I don’t know if it is a result of hornady’s soft brass or just pushing 8208 too hard. 8208 has been a powder that performs best for me near its limit though. Originally Posted By MallNinja531: This is very promising. Hope to take mine out this week for some testing. ETA: 20andOUT, that's some solid SD. You do a nice job. What do you throw your powder with? 6.5G was thrown with a Hornady autocharge pro and 223 was thrown on the Dillon 550. ———— Back on topic though I am really surprised the rain didn’t seem to interfere at all, but I also don’t know much about the tech. I will test again in better conditions (but similar temps) to see if there is any deviation. Something else I noticed, the Garmin was extremely forgiving on where it was aimed. I shot at both 200 and 500 yard targets probably around 20 degrees apart without moving the unit and it had no trouble picking up every shot. |
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Posted: 2/11/2024 8:15:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Fair2Middlin]
[#46]
Picked up a Xero Saturday and made it to the range today. Another shooter had a Labradar we set up with the Xero and I shot .223 suppressed and unsuppressed. The two units only differed 1-2 FPS on any given round, the labradar failed to pick up/register the suppressed shots. We even set it up next to a 50 BMG, it picked up the shots fine but was in danger of being blown of the table from muzzle blast.
I’m impressed.
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Posted: 2/12/2024 1:51:04 PM EDT
[#47]
I bragged (maybe) on my LabRadar earlier, and it let me down last Friday. One shot was recorded out of about 32, and it was wrong.
I tried several settings with no improvement. The current phone ap works well, but it needs an "accept" button. I didn't try new batteries as the charge level never showed below 75%. I was aggravated until I simply load tested for pressure and accuracy. I looked back at my notes when I worked through set ups after I bought the chronograph and need to use some of those lessons. The dang thing worked great the last time I shot this rifle until the rifle jammed up. (Marlin 1894) I might have to start a box of stuff that cost a fortune that has been replaced by better and lower cost tools. I'm looking at that nice endoscope ... |
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Posted: 2/12/2024 2:09:09 PM EDT
[#48]
I'm one session in with mine, and my experience is just about like everyone else's... about 5 clicks, set it on the table pointed in the general direction of the target, shoot, and it just works without a care in the world about any environmental factors.
The only missed shot was during a pistol string when I fired again while it was still "processing" the last shot. So, I'd say you have to wait for the reading from the previous shot to display before shooting the next one. Other than that, on the unit, perfection. My phone is too old to run the app, so I loaded the app on my girlfriend's iPhone... this isn't a huge deal to me, but I'm kind of "meh" so far on the app. It might be me, but I have two annoyances so far: 1) there doesn't seem to be a way to force a firmware update even once it connects and shows there is an update available. I just left them connected and after about 20 minutes the unit randomly decided now was the time and came up with a prompt on the Garmin screen to initiate an update. It would be nice to have firm control over when that happens. 2) After shooting, some of the data seems to come into the app (my stored rifle strings) while stored pistol strings did not. I haven't spent a whole lot of time with it, so again this could be me, but I don't see a way to determine when/what data gets imported, or any way to export it. So overall the app seems about useless to me so far, except for random firmware updates... maybe they will improve it, or maybe I need to spend more time with it; not sure yet. |
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Posted: 2/12/2024 3:48:20 PM EDT
[#49]
Roughly 800rds in with mine now. Indoors and outdoors, rifle, pistol, and rim fire.
I’m gonna sound like a broken record here, but this thing really is the bees knees. Easy to setup, never misses a shot, app is great, battery life is great, small and packable, the works. I’m a data nerd, so I’ve been recording everything I shoot since buying it. It’s so easy to setup and use that it just makes sense to get info from every range session. |
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Posted: 2/12/2024 6:15:30 PM EDT
[#50]
Sold my LR a few weeks ago.
I was alway happy with it AFTER the fiddling to get it aimed correctly. But it really was nice after it was dialed in. Looking forward to both the size of the Garmin and the apparently foolproof set up. Any suggestion on the best deal(s) on the Garmin right now? |
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