Been using a Magnetospeed V3 for load development. Have decided to upgrade to either a Labradar LX or the Garmin Zero C1.

Anybody using either? Pros and cons?

I'm very happy with my garmin.

Interesting, I've never seen the Garmin before.

I stopped using chronographs this year when I got my shotmarker target system set up. It gives me the velocity (and all the other data, SD, etc.) at the target and I just plug that data in to JBM ballistics to get the muzzle velocity.

Garmin!

I tried 6, yes 6 units of the Labradar in my tunnel!

Totally useless.

Standard 308 Winchester was showing around 160 fps!

Garmin and FX work like charm!

Garmin all the way. It is not often we see a leap in technology like the Garmin. Small, a child can set it up, intuitive job set up and an easy way to download to your smart phone.

Well, I ordered the Garmin. Thanks for all your input.

I used three Chronys for years then a Oehler 35-P for 20 years. I then got the Garmin and it is the ideal Chronograph that we all dreamed about and never thought would be available. Easy to set up, use and accurate. Good Shooting.

Second all comments in support of the Garmin.
An answer to a maidens prayer.

First range day with the Garmin Xero. Wow! How long has this been going on? Simple to operate even for a low tech guy like me.

Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction.

I had a three hour shooting session Sunday and am still amazed at the ease of use. This time of year on the other Chronographs the slanting sun rays sometimes gave odd readings, none of that with the Garmin. My session used 20 percent of the charge only. Just glad someone finally got it right on the Chronograph. The Oehler 35-P was great but the ease of set up on the Garmin is a big difference for the better. Good Shooting.

For years I used an Oehler.

Only one that worked.

Trouble was I had to set it up for use, as I couldn’t leave the sky screens in the tunnel.

Now my Garmin is a permanent fixture on my shooting bench.

I use a power bank to charge it.

Just when I have fallen in love with my Labradar, another pretty gadget catches my eye.

But I do love the Labradar.

No indoor use. I use it outside only.

Is the Garmin really appreciably better?

Is it easier to use, i.e., faster to set up and more user friendly?

It does look to be smaller and handier.

I’ll ask the question differently.

I’m happy with my Labradar.

Is the Garmin so much better that I should buy one anyway?

I fLabradar works for you and you are happy with it, stick to it.

Main reason for a chronograph is that it works.

Garmin is more convenient, and works indoors.

Labradar never worked for me indoor.

Tried several units, all failed.

Thanks!

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Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
I’ll ask the question differently.

I’m happy with my Labradar.

Is the Garmin so much better that I should buy one anyway?

Yes, if only for the sheer pleasure of using it. Simple controls and never misses a shot. Add to this that you can carry it in your pocket. It is honestly that much better. The downside is that you'll have trouble getting rid of the labradar. Regards, Bill.

Mike,
I can't speak about the Labradar as I have never used one. But, can relate an interesting fact seen here. The Garmins were immediatelg popular on release here and many have been bought. Correspondingly, many unwanted chronographs were suddenly offered " for sale". From what I could see most were Labradar units.
Good luck with your decision.
ps - could you borrow a Garmin to try for a few hours before deciding ? Very likely you know somebody who has one.

We have a situation that is different to most.

Our indoor shooting range is a bit difficult for chronographs.

Only one that actually worked was the Oehler.

Trouble was we had to install lights above the sky screens, and one has to be careful when shooting.

Smaller calibers need to be shot very close to the screens, and centered, or no readings.

Tried the Labradar, several units, non worked at all.

Then we got the FX sky chronograph.

Worked great, just like the Garmin.

But a lot bigger.

Once we got the Garmin, it has become installed permanently on the shooting table.

I am on my third chronograph. Loved my Oehler 35P and it was way head of its time for a recreational shooter for 30 years, next was a lab radar. Never really bonded with the lab radar. I bought the Garmin the first month it was released. The Garmin is so easy to use, set up, and carry to the range. It’s a pretty special piece of equipment much like the Oehler was 30+ years ago.
4WD

Damn.

Guess I’m gonna hafta buy one.

If I aim it at my wallet, will it measure the velocity of $600 flying out of it?

Ne t year they will have bullets with built in chronograph.

You download an app, shoot, and the velocity details, and energy, at all ranges will be displayed.

If you are hunting, the app will tell you the exact place the bullet enters the body.

And whether it remained in or went out!

If it has gone out, a GPS coordinates will show you where it is!

No kidding!

The pace of technological advancement these days needs a chronograph to measure it!

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Originally posted by Saeed:
Ne t year they will have bullets with built in chronograph.

You download an app, shoot, and the velocity details, and energy, at all ranges will be displayed.

If you are hunting, the app will tell you the exact place the bullet enters the body.

And whether it remained in or went out!

If it has gone out, a GPS coordinates will show you where it is!

it is all ready here.

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