New Offering: The FX Pocket Chronograph Pro

[Ezana4CE]

FX changed the form factor to compete with the Garmin Xero and Athlon Rangecraft. They also lowered their price to around $500 which is more competitive with the Garmin unit. Plus there appear to be features on this unit that the Garmin and Athlon do not posses, like the ability to calculate BC. I’m not sure how this unit accomplishes that, but I think it’s worth exploring if that’s important to you. Here’s a curious thing, it can track velocities up to 4500 fps, but only calculates BC of projectiles traveling up 1280 fps. I wonder why limited this unit to only calculating BC of projectiles topping out around 1280 fps.


I was wondering why they’d discontinued the FX True Ballistics Chronograph. Sucks to be the guy who is stuck with a True Ballistics unit if these units perform similarly and FX doesn’t continue support and firmware upgrades.

PRS Mode features look pretty slick.


I received and email with $499.99 as the stated price. Who knows if this will change?

Pocket Chronograph D1

FX Pocket Chronograph D1 is a compact, ultra-precise chronograph delivering instant velocity readings and easy setup for accurate tuning anywhere.

www.fxairguns.com

FX Pocket Chronograph Pro | Utah Airguns

Shop the FX Pocket Chronograph Pro at Utah Airguns — compact Doppler radar chronograph with BC calculation, 200-4500 FPS range, and app support. Order today!

utahairguns.com

 

[Solo1]

Thanks for putting this up! Interested mostly in the bc calc

 

[Billm]

Interesting, I did not know about this or that the True Ballistic was being discontinued. I’m thinking about a new chronograph. I haven’t decided if I want to replace my Garmin or keep it and get a different chronograph. I need one that can feed realtime results into a project that I’m putting together. The Garmin C1 is available for $399 now. I was looking at the compact Labradar, but this looks real interesting.

 

[Solo1]

I just ordered 1 so in a week i should be able to give some info.

 

[Ezana4CE]

Interesting, I did not know about this or that the True Ballistic was being discontinued. I’m thinking about a new chronograph. I haven’t decided if I want to replace my Garmin or keep it and get a different chronograph. I need one that can feed realtime results into a project that I’m putting together. The Garmin C1 is available for $399 now. I was looking at the compact Labradar, but this looks real interesting.

@Billm I viewed the info on it being discontinued here.


Some vendors still have some in stock. FX’s site has info on them but no link directing me where to purchase a True Ballistics Chronograph. I’m left to believe that they have been discontinued. Didn’t care much really. I’d looked into buying one, then saw that and figured my Rangecraft is good enough for now. This morning I got an email about the new model so, I’m in no rush to get something that hasn’t been fully developed and widely accepted by competitive airgunners.

 

[Billm]

@Billm I viewed the info on it being discontinued here.
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Some vendors still have some in stock. FX’s site has info on them but no link directing me where to purchase a True Ballistics Chronograph. I’m left to believe that they have been discontinued. Didn’t care much really. I’d looked into buying one, then saw that and figured my Rangecraft is good enough for now. This morning I got an email about the new model so, I’m in no rich to get something that hasn’t been fully developed and widely accepted by competitive airgunners.

Thanks good information. Yes, sometimes it hurts to be first. But, I’m a nerd and a glutton for punishment.

 

[Ezana4CE]

Thanks good information. Yes, sometimes it hurts to be first. But, I’m a nerd and a glutton for punishment.

@Billm Here’s what’s on FX’s site on the True Ballistics Chronograph

True Ballistic Chronograph

True Ballistic Chronograph delivers radar-based accuracy, instant velocity data, and advanced analytics for precise tuning and peak shooting performance.

www.fxairguns.com

I saw another page with software updates, but again no links guiding viewers to purchase.

 

[Billm]

@Billm Here’s what’s on FX’s site on the True Ballistics Chronograph

True Ballistic Chronograph

True Ballistic Chronograph delivers radar-based accuracy, instant velocity data, and advanced analytics for precise tuning and peak shooting performance.

www.fxairguns.com

I saw another page with software updates, but again no links guiding viewers to purchase.

I bit the bullet and have the Pocket Pro arriving on Thurs/Fri.. Now I have to decide on whether or not to sell the Garmin.

 

[Solo1]

I bit the bullet and have the Pocket Pro arriving on Thurs/Fri.. Now I have to decide on whether or not to sell the Garmin.

Id hang on to the garmin till you see what you think of the new 1 and compare how they work.

 

[Billm]

Id hang on to the garmin till you see what you think of the new 1 and compare how they work.

I’m thinking the same thing.

 

[Solo1]

@Billm check this

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[Billm]

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I watched and UAs when I was ordering. It looks impressive.

 

[Danman]

@Billm I viewed the info on it being discontinued here.
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Some vendors still have some in stock. FX’s site has info on them but no link directing me where to purchase a True Ballistics Chronograph. I’m left to believe that they have been discontinued. Didn’t care much really. I’d looked into buying one, then saw that and figured my Rangecraft is good enough for now. This morning I got an email about the new model so, I’m in no rich to get something that hasn’t been fully developed and widely accepted by competitive airgunners.

Thanks for posting this @Ezana4CE, I do love competition!!! These are the best units for most airgunners needs, the True Ballistics is a clunky beast, and too rich for my blood to get a few readings.
FX has many options out but i refuse to buy something that can't read above 1200fps either....this thing might just be the bees knees!
I will be watching intently to see how it performs!

 

[Ezana4CE]

Those of you that test these out be sure to let us know what you think.

 

[Pumacarl]

I just got a D1 so I'm on the bench for this one, that's a couple hundred bucks I saved! Now I get to spend it on other airgun stuff, lol.

 

[Billm]

I’m glad Ezana4ce started this thread. I really wanted three things that my Garmin doesn’t have and I know the new FX does have:
1. Realtime speed data that can be fed into a video switcher - the FX does via the app and a usb-hdmi cable from my phone or iPad.
2. BC calculation. Right now I place my Garmin near the target and shoot a string for the 100yd part. I dread a ricochet taking it out.
3. Easier screen to read in lowlight. I think the FX large text will work.
I wasn’t ready to buy yet, but I think it will be a good seller and I didn’t want to wait months for one.
I’m curious if it is as accurate as the Garmin. Thomas airguns, recently posted his findings on chronograph accuracy and he ranked Garmin #1. But, he didn’t mention FX. If they are within a few feet of each other I don’t care.

 

[Madhatter]

Thanks good information. Yes, sometimes it hurts to be first. But, I’m a nerd and a glutton for punishment.

Hurt me! Beat me! Make me write bad checks!