Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Xero C1 Pro Chronograph - Black
Average customer rating
4.9
(941 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - Xero C1 Pro Chronograph - Black
Customer Rating
5
small in size but big on performance = easy to use
on October 30, 2024
Posted by: Jeffrey J
from Arvada, CO, US
I have used light sensing chronos and another large radar sensing unit. The LSC unit was ok for it's time, but difficult to set up and unreliable in certain lighting conditions. My friend has the large radar unit and it was confusing to use, had short battery life, and is awkward to set up. The Garmin Xero is simple to set up, takes up very little space, menus are easy to navigate, and it's very accurate. On day one it took no time to navigate the menu. It sets right on the bench within a 15" radius behind the muzzle. No need for a cease fire to set it up! Once you set it up for your firearm, just shoot and see the data or check it at the end of the string of shots. No need to keep pressing buttons to keep recording. Also, you can download the app and sync it to your phone. It gives me all the info that I need to work up loads and do ballistic calculations. The battery life is amazing. I have spent hours at the range on multiple days without recharging it. I have yet to figure out how far I can go before the battery dies. My only complaint that they don't include a small hard case for it, but that's me. I found a 6"x4.5"x2.5" hard sided zip case for it that I outfitted with some foam to fit the unit and the tripod. I just toss it in my range bag and never leave at home. All things aside, Garmin hit this one out of the park with accuracy, ease of use, reliability, and size. I would definitely buy it again or recommend it anyone.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great piece of equipment
on October 28, 2024
Posted by: Gregory W
As a reloader, I used to rely on the printed/electronic data for velocities, which was difficult at times because my barrel length did not match the factory's test barrel, I was shooting at different ambient temperatures, etc.. Having this set up is great because it helps me better understand velocity differences as I am working up loads. Even better, I don't have to set anything up in front of the bench. Much smaller and handier than my old chronograph!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on October 27, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
An overused term, game changer, but that's what this is. Chronographs have always been a pain to set up and often avoided for short shooting sessions. Not with this one. Simple and accurate. Set it on the bench with it's included tripod and shoot.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Unbelievable
on October 27, 2024
Posted by: Almostfamous23
This thing is awesome! No complaints and works phenomenal
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 31, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Amazing tech - surpassed expectations
on October 27, 2024
Posted by: Kris in NE
After 35 years using three different "sky screen" chronographs, each progressively better, I thought the Xero C1 was too good to be true. An incredibly small package that sets up in seconds, and fits easily in any shooting bag. I've used it with several rimfire an centerfire handguns and rifles in several weather and light conditions (even though I'd been told that shouldn't matter) and to date, it has yet to fail to record a shot. It's difficult to assess the accuracy, but checking my records against my newest sky screen model, the results are pretty similar and the rimfire measurements match factory specs, with slight deviations as expected with different barrel lengths.
The app for this chrono is great and includes a free-form field to capture info about the gun, weather, load data, etc. Both the chrono and app allow you to enter bullet weight so that energy calculations can be displayed. The app allows you to export the data for use on your PC/laptop, whether just for record keeping or for entry into ballistics apps.
While the price is somewhat higher than the latest sky screen models, this is a case where the size and convenience are worth every single dime - particularly if you use a public shooting range or can't choose your shooting days/times based on perfect lighting conditions.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 31, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Game changer!
on October 27, 2024
Posted by: Bennito
Super user friendly! Small, compact and rugged! Absolutely love it. Well worth the money
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 31, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Perfect
on October 26, 2024
Posted by: Kraig C
Best chrono I've ever used. Sooooo much better than my labradar. Simple, intuitive and accurate. Easy setup and no missed shots.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Simple to use and reliable.
on October 24, 2024
Posted by: Jeremy R
It's small and easy to use. It picks up everything from arrows to subsonics to 3,400 fps rifle loads.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin