Unpacking The Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph
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they earned it. Their product is not reliable and they barely stand behind it. This is my experience gained from contacting European repair center. Once they file for bankruptcy, I open a nice old bottle I keep in my cellar for special occasions.
urbanrifleman
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Dang. That seems harsh. Wow.
They should be - I've never seen anything like what happened in the Marketplace on Friday.
Not sure of exact size of the unit but have you figured out the range to set it at to make it 1/2 moa?
Rook 6
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That was crazy. I don’t own a LR but if I had and IF it worked as prescribed I don’t think it would be worth switching out. All I had was a Magnetospeed V3 so the decision was easier. I was taken aback by the rush to purchase.
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labradar is a good example of a product that was prematurely launched onto the market. It should have been futher developed in order to eliminate its shortcomings. There are thousands of forum posts all over the internet- from New Zealand to Iceland reporting problems with Labradar.
BTW, if anyone would like to buy my labradar (purchased last year, was 3 times at the range with it), be my guest.
A friend of mine bought 3 LR's and he was doing chrono at a major match in the US.
They all crapped out 1 after the other. He had the repaired and got rid of them.
FWIW I was on the original mailing list before they were released, price was approx $575 Cdn, next thing they were in USD. I unsubscribed their list. I refuse to do business with a Canadian company that charges USD.
They all crapped out 1 after the other. He had the repaired and got rid of them.
FWIW I was on the original mailing list before they were released, price was approx $575 Cdn, next thing they were in USD. I unsubscribed their list. I refuse to do business with a Canadian company that charges USD.
Ccrider
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I have had a LabRadar with a JK trigger for several years. Biggest problem is with the connection ports getting loose. Otherwise, it is way better than using my pact chronograph. I have zero regrets about purchasing the LabRadar. No ground remorse.
Will I buy a Garmin? Probably, in time. I see Garmin doing what is necessary to improve their product.
I am not in a rush to sell my LabRadar though. It works.
Will I buy a Garmin? Probably, in time. I see Garmin doing what is necessary to improve their product.
I am not in a rush to sell my LabRadar though. It works.
When Labradar first hit the scene, it was the latest thing since sliced bread. Today, maybe not so much, Lets see what happens with the Garmin. I will keep my Labradar that works most of the time, and see what the end result is on the Garmin. You don't always need the latest and greatest to produce the results you need. Sometimes, more is just more money spent without any result on target. Time will tell.
nothing wrong with the lab radar as long as you dont mind lugging around a much larger unit and occasional missing shots for no reason. Garmin is light years ahead. Got mine today and its everything they say it is.
3Sigma
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This is what it looks like when a company decides to develop a market leading product... and does. I have no doubt it will set the benchmark for radar chronos. And customer support.
Too many of the products in the shooting world are half baked. Sometimes due to a small business lacking resources, sometimes due to inept business models. End result is mix results in the market.
LabRadar had the opportunity to move the goalposts while having nearly 100% market share. They rested on their laurels, and now they will be gone. No way I'd buy one now, even for $100.
Too many of the products in the shooting world are half baked. Sometimes due to a small business lacking resources, sometimes due to inept business models. End result is mix results in the market.
LabRadar had the opportunity to move the goalposts while having nearly 100% market share. They rested on their laurels, and now they will be gone. No way I'd buy one now, even for $100.
to my knowledge (not saying im correct). lab radar is owned by infinition (big doppler radar company) who makes very expensive dopplers. these small hobby level radars aren’t probably worth their time or effort to keep developing upon.
Well, its just like the Kestrel products. Just suck it up and spend the money. People just have to have the latest crap because it will make you shoot better.
I am in the same group, I have everything. Anyone looking for a labradar or kestrel?
I am in the same group, I have everything. Anyone looking for a labradar or kestrel?
PA Jeep
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What's better then a Kestrel?
I've read numerous reviews. I won't bash the LabRadar even tho mine gave me trouble everytime I used it. False or no readings was the norm. Many others have the exact problem. Some I hear have no issues with theirs unless they aren't being honest about their experiences. Not sure why they wouldn't be. That said, they won't be moving in to a Garmin. They are content and love their LabRadar. Nothing wrong with that. Seems like the older LabRadar units worked better than the newer models based on my research on the issues they have. Either way, my Garmin is on order and awaiting it's arrival.
sig kilo 10k, i thought id never ditch my kestrel 5700 elite but the sigs are so much more convenient
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