Athlon Rangecraft Doppler Radar Chronograph

[Ezana4CE]

I am surprised no HAMsters are discussing this device. It seems to be giving the Garmin Xero a run for its money and is more affordable. I’ve seen comparison videos claiming that the Athlon picks up shots faster, but the Athlon also will read the shots of other shooters if you are at a range. Some users have reported interference from other Doppler type chronographs.

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RANGECRAFT - Athlon Optics

Athlon Rangecraft is here to bring you the best accessories for your range day. We designed our accessories for peak performance; for an affordable price.

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YouTube Review that I watched. There are plenty more.

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Are many HAMsters using one?

 

[JimT66]

Is this the one currently on sale for $49.99? How bad will attaching this one to your barrel or silencer effect harmonics?

 

[Ezana4CE]

Is this the one currently on sale for $49.99? How bad will attaching this one to your barrel or silencer effect harmonics?

Noooo.

Athlon RangeCraft Velocity Pro Chronograph

 

[JimT66]

Ohhh ok. This one does look good. I like the little tripod on this one.
The one I thought this was, not so sure about, at all, regardless of its
Low low price.

 

[Ezana4CE]

Ohhh ok. This one does look good. I like the little tripod on this one.
The one I thought this was, not so sure about, at all, regardless of its
Low low price.

@JimT66 I was gonna ask you to post a link for it at that price, but nothing close came up when I searched.

 

[JimT66]

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• @JimT66 I was gonna ask you to post a link for it at that price, but nothing close came up when I searched.

  So am I the only one that's seen the moving sale price listed at Utah air guns? The Bow/ arrow radar set?

 

[JimT66]

I would think the 49.99 price, most everyone has taken a peek at it, and would have known what I was talking about.

 

[Centercut]

I bought one a couple weeks ago. It works great in all aspects, and has a significantly faster refresh rate than the Garmin. Plus, the screen is larger and more easily read.

I have used the included small tripod and also tried an ARCA fitting to attach it to my gun. The only issue I had at the recent Williams AZ event (I won the 100Y BR and 3rd in the EFT GP with the pictured .30 Skout) was that it would pick up the shots of the shooter on my left in addition to my own shots. Annoying, but not disqualifying, and I did get to see his “tune” with an ES over 20 fps.

PS., while significantly less expensive than the Garmin, it does NOT sell for $49.99.

 

[JimT66]

Look at airguns Utah moving sale. They have one on sale for 49.99, I clearly asked if this was that one. Never said it was.

 

[JimT66]

Before crap gets started, here. Get em while they hot. 49.99

 

[SpindleB]

Before crap gets started, here. Get em while they hot. 49.99

Works mostly. Getting a lot of missed shots. It may be i am too close to the barrel.

 

[JimT66]

Works mostly. Getting a lot of missed shots. It may be i am too close to the barrel.

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You think they worth the 50 bucks? Can't be any worse than the 50 dollar ones on flea bay surely can they? Course, sayin that, that's what I got, and it does work....mostly.

 

[SpindleB]

You think they worth the 50 bucks? Can't be any worse than the 50 dollar ones on flea bay surely can they? Course, sayin that, that's what I got, and it does work....mostly.

My issues are

The 6 cheap Chinese wifi talking chrono won't mount on that massive moderator on the HM1000x.

The Caldwell and its Error 2 and Error 3 if you do not have it perfectly aligned

The 2 Shooting Chrony just send gibberish without the original, long gone, software.

No use trying the shoot through Bluetooth.

So, on to my 11th Chrony...

Yes, for 49.99 worth it.
App is not the easiest to use.

 

[JimT66]

My issues are

The 6 cheap Chinese wifi talking chrono won't mount on that massive moderator on the HM1000x.

The Caldwell and its Error 2 and Error 3 if you do not have it perfectly aligned

The 2 Shooting Chrony just send gibberish without the original, long gone, software.

No use trying the shoot through Bluetooth.

So, on to my 11th Chrony...

Yes, for 49.99 worth it.
App is not the easiest to use.

I didn't get the blueteef yapping chrono. I figured it would just be something to break. I just got the one that give you the readout in digital numbers. it works, long as I have it on a table. And don't shoot it....hahahaha, done that before. It will shorten the chrony life immensely.

 

[SpindleB]

I didn't get the blueteef yapping chrono. I figured it would just be something to break. I just got the one that give you the readout in digital numbers. it works, long as I have it on a table. And don't shoot it....hahahaha, done that before. It will shorten the chrony life immensely.

I hate looking at the display while im shooting. Only problem you can only screenshot the data, not save it or share it. But the voice is good because i like to keep my eyes on the target. The FX app talks so that is a big plus in my book.

I actually like the Caldwell software better from the creating, saving and storing strings view point. Much cleaner user interface.

 

[Ezana4CE]

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  So am I the only one that's seen the moving sale price listed at Utah air guns? The Bow/ arrow radar set?

@JimT66 No, but you were kinda cryptic about what you were talking about and it took several posts to know what you were referring to. It’s called the FX Archery Chronograph V1 I believe. If that works for you, great. I’m interested in discussing the Athlon Rangecraft Chronograph.

 

[JimT66]

My issues are

The 6 cheap Chinese wifi talking chrono won't mount on that massive moderator on the HM1000x.

The Caldwell and its Error 2 and Error 3 if you do not have it perfectly aligned

The 2 Shooting Chrony just send gibberish without the original, long gone, software.

No use trying the shoot through Bluetooth.

So, on to my 11th Chrony...

Yes, for 49.99 worth it.
App is not the easiest to use.

I didn't get the blueteef yapping chrono. I figured it would just be something to break. I just got the one that give you the readout in digital numbers. it works, long as I have it on a table. And don't shoot it....hahahaha, done that before. It will shorten the chrony life immensely

@JimT66 No, but you were kinda cryptic about what you were talking about and it took several posts to know what you were referring to. It’s called the FX Archery Chronograph V1 I believe. If that works for you, great. I’m interested in discussing the Athlon Rangecraft Chronograph.

And I am pretty sure I asked if that was it, because I couldn't remember the name of it. If I would remembered, I wouldn't have asked.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@Centercut From which distance is the chrono measuring the shot? That’s what I’ve been trying to figure out. Is it dependent upon where you place the device?

 

[Centercut]

@Centercut From which distance is the chrono measuring the shot? That’s what I’ve been tying to figure out. Is it dependent upon where you place the device?

That I don’t know. Maybe 1/2 a yard? But that’s just a guess.

 

[Ezana4CE]

That I don’t know. Maybe 1/2 a yard? But that’s just a guess.

@Centercut I’m asking because I didn’t see that mentioned in the manual. I may have to go over it again. Also someone told me that Athlon my be incorporating a feature into the app to calculate BC but it will take two chronographs. I was thinking of where the second chronograph would have to be placed to obtain the velocity reading close to the target. I’m not sure how that would work. I figure that anyone with two chronographs can calculate BC with the right placement of chronographs.