Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph

[Ezana4CE]

I’m still ambling through this airgun journey and found myself looking at chronographs once again. This time I’ve been looking at the radar types that do not need to be attached to the gun. One that I came across is the doppler radar Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph (or Garmin Xero). See specs in the link below.

Xero® C1 Pro Chronograph

Xero C1 PRO Chronograph

www.garmin.com

I haven’t read much about it on HAM so I thought it was time to start a thread where Garmin Xero users can share their experiences and members can ask them questions for experience-based answers. Yes, I realize that there are cheaper chronographs out there and a couple that are close competitors. However, this thread is about the Garmin Xero.

A couple of the cons that I’ve read about are: 1) the Xero reads shots comparatively slow.
2) when at a range and other shooters turn on their Lab Radars, their signals interfere with the Garmin Xero.
3) shot strings have to be erased one at a time.

Some pros are: 1) that there is a “downrange” function that, as I understand it, measures velocity downrange away from the chronograph.
2) good battery life.
3) pocket sized
4) if you shoot at a decent pace with correct placement, it doesn’t seem to miss shots.
5) can pick up shots shot from moderated air rifles.

If you’re using a Garmin Xero, please let us know what you like and dislike about this unit and who or what you think it’s best used for.

 

[Solo1]

I’m happy with mine nice and portable. I mostly just need velocity.

 

[duchunter007]

Overall happy with mine too!

 

[BeemanHW100]

I have been seeing these used at the sight in range before a Field Target match starts and the owners all say they like them.

 

[Ezana4CE]

I’ve read mostly good report from owners of these units. How do they withstand high summer temperatures? Has anyone experienced a unit shut down in high heat?

 

[Renée]

The other big Pro is it does not require a darned cellphone!
highly recommended, I generally only need muz vel when tuning it does the job admirably.

Mine has done fine in the summer heat, although one should try and keep it on the cooler side as the battery will have a MUCH shorter life. Overheating is a bad thing, not all that great for electronics either.

 

[Ezana4CE]

The other big Pro is it does not require a darned cellphone!
highly recommended, I generally only need muz vel when tuning it does the job admirably.

Mine has done fine in the summer heat, although one should try and keep it on the cooler side as the battery will have a MUCH shorter life. Overheating is a bad thing, not all that great for electronics either.

@Renée Have you used the “down range” feature yet? Since you mentioned the cellphone. If you shot a string or two only using the chronograph, is there a way to import those shot strings into the Garmin app?

 

[duchunter007]

I’ve read mostly good report from owners of these units. How do they withstand high summer temperatures? Has anyone experienced a unit shut down in high heat?

The hottest day that I have used my Garmin was about 91 degrees, and it worked well!

 

[Renée]

@Renée Have you used the “down range” feature yet? Since you mentioned the cellphone. If you shot a string or two only using the chronograph, is there a way to import those shot strings into the Garmin app?

No unfortunately have not used down range, and I do not have a cell phone for the software. However, I do believe one can export the data as CSV file to the paired phone then possibly a laptop via email. see the manual.
What I have done is access Garmin via USB and obtain the files on my laptop, then use fitfile viewer ( FIT File Viewer ) to read them, there are plenty of options. note may not be a secure site, it seems ok. also web search for .fit file.
being I run linux I am still experimenting as time permits. No apple or win stuff here.

 

[Solo1]

Ive used my garmin in 90* temps and no problems also used it along side center fires at the range and no missed shots. I have not updated firmware since i got it as i find many times thats more trouble than its worth especially since I’ve experienced no problems.

 

[Scriv]

Recently picked up one of these. I was using a Lab Radar which died after a couple of hours use. Literally fell apart inside. Anyway, I found the Garmin so simple to use that I chrono much more frequently now. Easy to use, simple, reliable. Everything the Lab wasn't. There is a way to delete more sessions at once, just follow the menu to reset as I recall. I haven't been disappointed in any way with the Garmin.