What chronograph nowdays?

[Sniper338]

I need a chrony. Whats the consensus as to the go-to chrony nowdays for shooting?

 

[Straightshooter1]

I need a chrony. Whats the consensus as to the go-to chrony nowdays for shooting?

There are several new radar chrony's these days that are pretty good (e.g. Labradar LX, Velociradar, Rangecraft) . But, IMHO. . . the Garmin Xero C1 Pro is at the top. It's consistently accurate, easy to set up, doesn't miss a shot, it's compact saving space. Other chrony's can be had for less $$$, but the Garmin is an all around good value.

 

[Krogen]

Garmin is fantastic. It just works. However, Athlon has a brighter display, is quicker to display results and is less expensive. A buddy has one and it too, just works. No personal experience, but I'd seriously consider the Athlon if I didn't already have a Garmin. IMNHO, you won't go wrong with either one.

 

[hoz53]

There are several new radar chrony's these days that are pretty good (e.g. Labradar LX, Velociradar, Rangecraft) . But, IMHO. . . the Garmin Xero C1 Pro is at the top. It's consistently accurate, easy to set up, doesn't miss a shot, it's compact saving space. Other chrony's can be had for less $$$, but the Garmin is an all around good value.

im like krogen— got garmin before athlon came out. if i was buying these days id have to compare them both to decide.

 

[R.Morehouse]

Garmin......

 

[Rick Richard]

No question….Garmin.

 

[BHP9]

Garmin.

A friend confirms that the Athlon will pick up shots from other shooters 1 or 2 benches away.

I read, not long after the Athlon came out, that it uses older technology.

 

[Sniper338]

Good info. I was under the impression labradar was still all the rave

 

[jghoghunter]

Good info. I was under the impression labradar was still all the rave

I have a labradar LX that works great.

 

[Dgd6mm]

I was shooting next to my buddy this past Saturday and his Rangecraft did not pick my shots up. Also to add...it didn't miss any of his.

 

[Rick Richard]

I have only missed maybe one shot in hundreds or more shots with the Garmin

 

[Janeau]

The Garmin casing is plastic.
Internal battery cannot be changed..the Labradar LX casing is Aluminium and internal battery can be changed by user if ever need to.
The Lab LX is bluetooth with a great app.
The Garmin is made in Taiwan..the Lab in Canada.

 

[Turkeytider]

Garmin.

A friend confirms that the Athlon will pick up shots from other shooters 1 or 2 benches away.

I read, not long after the Athlon came out, that it uses older technology.

Have not experienced that myself at our range.

 

[Sray53TXTN]

Printed a 3D Hood for my Garmin - helps with screen brightness and glare.

 

[Rwfish]

Here’s a good discussion on the Rangecraft and similar can be found on the Garmin which has been around longer..

Post in thread 'Athlon Rangecraft Compact Chrono Tested'

Wednesday at 8:12 AM

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For aircraft (among others) a standard 'normal' temperature and pressure (hence density) was established. At sea level it is 68F and 1 atm of pressure. As the altitude increases the pressure decreases (less gravity). The density then is decreased. Due to the importance of stall speed for...

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[WSnyder]

Athlon, cheaper and works every time. I've yet to have it pick up anybody else's shots at the range. Garmin would be my 2nd choice. Friends have Garmin and I took the chance and went cheap on the Athlon. No issues, it just works.

 

[wildcat3d]

Labradar LX

 

[jpjulian]

I compared my Garmin to the new Athlon several weeks ago. The Athlon read faster 5-10 fps consistently.

 

[TRSR8]

The Garmin casing is plastic.
Internal battery cannot be changed..the Labradar LX casing is Aluminium and internal battery can be changed by user if ever need to.
The Lab LX is bluetooth with a great app.
The Garmin is made in Taiwan..the Lab in Canada.

That battery will outlast you…..by decades.
The Lab is assembled in Can, full of parts made in Taiwan.

 

[Bill Norris]

Garmin. Have not tried any of the other most up-to-date models but the Garmin has done everything right so far. A huge upgrade from the Lab Radar which never worked right even with the added trigger.