My Experience - CED M2 vs. Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronographs

[222Jim]

Just a FYI.

I had used a CED M2 (with infrared screens) during load development for ~12 years. Other than the occasion shot sensor and some muzzle blast issues with my .22-250, I was very happy with it. Set-up was always finicky, but I avoided buying a Lab Radar because at the time that device was limited to 4,000 fps and my .22-250 was routinely running at 4,125 fps.

But technology changes and so did I. When I bought my Garmin Xero C1 Pro I ran both chronographs together to determine if my handload recipes from my CED M1 "carried over" to my Garmin. Long story shot, they did I parked that data and just came across it while working up a new .22-250 load. I'll skip the statistical analysis and leave you with this graph:

 

[PhilC]

Thanks for posting that! I've had an M2 for several years still use it, no complaints at all. Recently purchased an Athlon but haven't had time to do a comparison as I'm still recovering from right rotator cuff surgery. See my surgeon 4/1 and hope he gives me ok to return to the bench.

 

[222Jim]

Thanks for posting that! I've had an M2 for several years still use it, no complaints at all. Recently purchased an Athlon but haven't had time to do a comparison as I'm still recovering from right rotator cuff surgery. See my surgeon 4/1 and hope he gives me ok to return to the bench.

I hope you get the same result - M2 vs. your new Athlon. For me it was a great relief when I was able to confirm I didn't need to adjust loads, jumps, etc. given the old and new devices gave the same results!

 

[Fire Dog]

I hope you get the same result - M2 vs. your new Athlon. For me it was a great relief when I was able to confirm I didn't need to adjust loads, jumps, etc. given the old and new devices gave the same results!

Just so impressive how fast technology has revolutionised devices…!
I just may have to go ahead and update my phone as well…

 

[GLShooter]

When I got my big LabRadar I ran my M2 against it. Variations were so small as to be ignored. When I got my GARMIN I ran it against the big LabRadar. Numbers were spot on again. The new GARMIN is in my range bag so I can use it in a moments notice