New player (chronograph) on the block

[Chiquita]

New chronograph from Athlon Optics.

Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph - Athlon Optics

The Athlon 35P-400 thermal scope redefines precision and clarity, boasting a cutting-edge 400x300 thermal sensor that pierces the darkest nights.

athlonoptics.com

 

[pikespeakgoat]

Competition is good for the consumer, generally in both price and features.

Impatiently awaiting these units to hit the shelves...think I may have read somewhere April release and street around $350.00.

 

[mdram]

can pre-order on euro optic right now.
price with prs discount was 264

 

[Chiquita]

can pre-order on euro optic right now.
price with prs discount was 264

What is the prs discount code?

 

[mdram]

What is the prs discount code?

you have to contact sales or something, send them your prs member info, they add it to your account.
i dont shoot prs, but the discount has paid for the membership several times

 

[USMCsilver]

Dang if that doesn't look like a direct knock-off.

Imitation is best form of flattery, right?

 

[DGP4]

you have to contact sales or something, send them your prs member info, they add it to your account.
i dont shoot prs, but the discount has paid for the membership several times

Who else gives discounts to PRS members?

 

[mdram]

Who else gives discounts to PRS members?

alot of places

Precision Rifle Series | Memberships Page

The Precision Rifle Series is the preeminent rifle organization in the world, structuring a yearly points race for both the PRS Pro Bolt Gun Series and the PRS Regional Series. The PRS Championship Shooting Series is synonymous with precision rifle shooting.

www.precisionrifleseries.com

 

[whatsupdoc]

Looks like this will be the final nail for Labradar.

 

[Bugs]

Dang if that doesn't look like a direct knock-off.

Imitation is best form of flattery, right?

Reverse engineer a Garmin and then have the Chinese make it for cheap ? ? ? ? Kind of like a Leupold knock-off maybe.

 

[DGP4]

alot of places

Precision Rifle Series | Memberships Page

The Precision Rifle Series is the preeminent rifle organization in the world, structuring a yearly points race for both the PRS Pro Bolt Gun Series and the PRS Regional Series. The PRS Championship Shooting Series is synonymous with precision rifle shooting.

www.precisionrifleseries.com

Thank You!

 

[Ruger15151]

It's going to be hard to beat the Garmin. It does everything you need and never misses a shot. The $599 is a bargain in my opinion.

 

[ballisticdaddy]

Reverse engineer a Garmin and then have the Chinese make it for cheap ? ? ? ? Kind of like a Leupold knock-off maybe.

LOL....that Garmin Xero was made in Taiwan. Leupold does have quite a few of their offerings manufactured overseas as well, just because it's an American company does not mean it is made here!

 

[jghoghunter]

Looks like this will be the final nail for Labradar.

I have my doubts about LabRadar dying. I had a big LabRadar that work great right up to the point where I'm pretty sure I burnt it up with a new "hi-tec" battery pack. I had it from the time they first came out till the week they started shipping the new LX version, with none of the problems bitched about here. So I bought the new LX version. It has been working great for me. I have used the LX with probably 8 different Garmin with absolutely no problems from any of them. Now comes Athlon and Caldwell. I have had at best, mediocre luck with Caldwell, no luck with their electronics and my Athlon experience wasn't any better. I wish them all the luck and I hope they work out but I'm not selling my LX or holding my breath.

 

[urbanrifleman]

There are entire YouTube channels devoted to testing Chinese copies of American products. It has become a completely acceptable.

 

[Tedk]

Can you link the Athlon to your phone for data storing

 

[Tedk]

The new Athlon Chronograph does link to cell phones with this app!!

 

[DHD]

Looks like this will be the final nail for Labradar.

I don't think so from what I saw at the Labradar booth at SHOT. Some very small and mounted to a little tripod and it was an orangish color....

 

[brokeasajoke]

can pre-order on euro optic right now.
price with prs discount was 264

also 263.99 for Leo/first responder discount. I just looked.

 

[JB10]

Im thinking about getting one of these Athlons. Just hesitant since i cant find any info on anyone testing them