Chubbs103
US Veteran
I have apparently been harboring more ill will towards my optical chronograph than I realized. One day after I first read about the new Garmin Xero C1, I lucked into one in-stock at the Cabela's website. It was delivered 4 days later (it would have been 3 days, but the delivery required a signature and I was out of town).
First impression: the thing is tiny.
Set up was simple as can be. The app for my phone logged on with my existing Garmin account.
I didn't get a chance to start working up a load for my .32 HR Marlin I have been interested in, so I just spent the afternoon at the range with my son enjoying the day.
Using the included tripod on the bench, it captured every round fired. All you do is point it down range and start shooting. There is a recommended separation from the muzzle (5-15 inches), but it really didn't matter as long as you are being reasonable. It was simple to save strings and move on.
The app is very basic. You get the basic statistics you expect: av. velocity, spread, std deviation, and max/min for the string. If you input bullet weight it calculates ft/lbs of energy. The app for my old chronograph also records temperature and barometric pressure. If you want that for the Garmin app, you have to pull it from some source and add it in the notes.
My son (11 years old) was the main user today recording his shots as he plinked at the steel targets and skeet on the berm. I think he was excited because he never gets to shoot across my optical chrono.
Not having to go forward of the firing line, combined with the ease of use means I am sold. I love that when working up a load, the focus can be on shooting groups. I get the velocity data without all the distractions of a traditional optical chronograph.
First impression: the thing is tiny.
Set up was simple as can be. The app for my phone logged on with my existing Garmin account.
I didn't get a chance to start working up a load for my .32 HR Marlin I have been interested in, so I just spent the afternoon at the range with my son enjoying the day.
Using the included tripod on the bench, it captured every round fired. All you do is point it down range and start shooting. There is a recommended separation from the muzzle (5-15 inches), but it really didn't matter as long as you are being reasonable. It was simple to save strings and move on.
The app is very basic. You get the basic statistics you expect: av. velocity, spread, std deviation, and max/min for the string. If you input bullet weight it calculates ft/lbs of energy. The app for my old chronograph also records temperature and barometric pressure. If you want that for the Garmin app, you have to pull it from some source and add it in the notes.
My son (11 years old) was the main user today recording his shots as he plinked at the steel targets and skeet on the berm. I think he was excited because he never gets to shoot across my optical chrono.
Not having to go forward of the firing line, combined with the ease of use means I am sold. I love that when working up a load, the focus can be on shooting groups. I get the velocity data without all the distractions of a traditional optical chronograph.
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