{"id":202071,"date":"2024-06-09T11:01:14","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T16:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=202071"},"modified":"2024-06-09T11:01:20","modified_gmt":"2024-06-09T16:01:20","slug":"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184126207-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Four types of chrono readers at the range\" class=\"wp-image-202073\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184126207-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184126207-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184126207-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184126207-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184126207.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A head-to-head chrono shootout of four of the top chronographs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">13<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-chrono-or-chronograph-nbsp\">What Is a Chrono or Chronograph?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the gun world, a chrono is simply a tool that measures the speed of your bullet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-a-chrono-or-chronograph-nbsp\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" data-level=\"2\">What Is a Chrono or Chronograph?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-who-needs-a-chrono-nbsp\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" data-level=\"2\">Who Needs a Chrono?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-many-purposes\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" data-level=\"2\">Many Purposes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-which-chrono\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" data-level=\"2\">Which Chrono?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pact-mk-iv\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" data-level=\"2\">PACT Mk IV<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-magnetospeed-v3\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" data-level=\"2\">Magnetospeed V3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-labradar\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" data-level=\"2\">Labradar<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-garmin\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" data-level=\"2\">Garmin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-head-to-head-chrono-accuracy-comparison\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" data-level=\"2\">Head to Head Chrono Accuracy Comparison<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusions\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusions:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-garmin-xero-bonus-section\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" data-level=\"2\">Garmin Xero Bonus Section!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-product-links\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" data-level=\"2\">Product Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-needs-a-chrono-nbsp\">Who Needs a Chrono?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, all shooters!&nbsp; Ballistic solver apps are cheap and easy to get these days and with an app and chrono, anyone can figure out the dope on their rifle.&nbsp; Dope tells you how much the bullet will drop at a given distance. You need accurate data to get good results from the app.&nbsp; A key part of that data is the bullet velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most manufacturers will print that velocity on the box with rifle ammo or have it available on their website.&nbsp; Most pistol ammo manufacturers also post the velocity of a given round.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many people don\u2019t know those velocities are done with test barrel fixtures. The speeds will often be significantly different than the speeds of your gun. Chronos get an accurate velocity for your gun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Anyone who wants to shoot a rifle accurately past 150 yards needs a chrono to get accurate dope. This includes hunters, competition shooters, or anyone wanting to make long shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-many-purposes\">Many Purposes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the casual pistol shooter it\u2019s probably not necessary but it is still useful.&nbsp; Competition pistol shooters need one.  In sports like USPSA, IPSC, and IDPA there are Power Factors which are bullet velocity times bullet weight divided by 1000.&nbsp; Power Factors can affect your score (a few points on some hits) if your bullet is too slow.&nbsp; Also, you don\u2019t want it to be way faster than needed, as that adds recoil, affecting your score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reloaders can benefit from a chrono when developing loads for rifles and pistols.&nbsp; Most chronos give consistent data like Standard Deviation (SD) and Extreme Spread (ES).&nbsp; The lower these numbers are the more consistent your ammo is.&nbsp; Reloading generally starts with a published load from a manual.&nbsp; A chrono lets you know how the difference between your guns speed and the published load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, not everyone needs a chrono but all shooters can benefit from having one.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-chrono\">Which Chrono?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a ton of chronos on the market these days and I decided to compare a few of the top models.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/p\/771164\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin Xero C1 Pro&nbsp;<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mylabradar.com\/labradar\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Labradar&nbsp; <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the <a href=\"https:\/\/magnetospeed.com\/collections\/chronographs\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MagnetoSpeed V3<\/a>&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Older version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pact.com\/products\/shooting-timers\/mkiv-xp\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pact Mark IV <\/a>timer\/chrono combo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Garmin and Labradar both use a form of radar to measure velocity.&nbsp; This is often considered the most accurate method.&nbsp; The Magnetospeed measures changes in the magnetic field as a bullet passes over the bayonet.&nbsp; The Pact is old school, two light sensors see the bullet and calculate the speed using time over distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They all have pros and cons which I will break down for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pact-mk-iv\">PACT Mk IV<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-190945020-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pact Mk IV display screen\" class=\"wp-image-202076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-190945020-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-190945020-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-190945020-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-190945020-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-190945020.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pact Mk IV display screen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve had the Pact for about 20 years.&nbsp; There are newer versions that I suspect are better.&nbsp; Back then it was state of the art; it is a shooting timer with super high functionality and also a chrono. &nbsp;It comes with a 24-inch-long metal rail that the sensors are mounted to.&nbsp; Each sensor has a cable that plugs into the back of the unit.&nbsp; Put the rail on a tripod or other flat surface and start shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184144874-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Light sensors for the Pack Mk IV \" class=\"wp-image-202075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184144874-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184144874-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184144874-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184144874-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184144874.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pact uses two light sensors to &#8220;see the bullet&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accurate and high-tech in its day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also a shooting timer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works well with suppressors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No interference from other chronos on the line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be used with more than 2 sensors for more accurate readings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Displays a ton of data beyond SD and ES<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recorded 10\/10 suppressed shots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Need a tripod or other way to mount\/hold the sensors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less accurate with changing weather<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be affected by clouds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bulky sensor rail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must shoot carefully to not hit the sensors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 20+ year-old Pact read significantly slower than the other chronos.&nbsp; There is a good chance it is out of calibration and needs to be returned for recalibration or updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-191456938-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A chronograph that got hit by a bullet\" class=\"wp-image-202078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-191456938-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-191456938-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-191456938-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-191456938-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-191456938.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At some point, you will shoot a sensor on accident. This one was clipped with a 22LR bullet when chronoing at 100 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-magnetospeed-v3\">Magnetospeed V3<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184150415-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Magnetospeed chrono\" class=\"wp-image-202079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184150415-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184150415-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184150415-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184150415-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184150415.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Magnetospeed attaches to your barrel or handguard using either a strap or pic rail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Magnetospeed is attached to your barrel via a strap.&nbsp; There is an adapter to mount it to Picatinny rails as well.&nbsp; It can be mounted\/strapped to a suppressor.&nbsp; The unit has a bayonet that sticks out beyond the muzzle and you use spacers to set it about 3\/8\u201d below the barrel exit.&nbsp; The bayonet is attached via cable to the display unit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-190916830-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Magnetospeed V3 display screen with words\" class=\"wp-image-202080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-190916830-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-190916830-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-190916830-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-190916830-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-190916830.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Magnetospeed display and control unit.  You must go into the menu to swap between ES and SD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accurate with Suppressors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Accuracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has an SD card to save multiple sessions and the data can be downloaded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium size, all items come and fit in a pistol-sized hard case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No interference from other chronos on the line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recorded 10\/10 suppressed shots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only displays ES or SD.&nbsp; Must go into the menus to switch between them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When attached to the barrel it will affect harmonics and accuracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depending on the barrel, muzzle device, and handguard configurations it can be very hard to attach and get accurate readings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of trial and error when fitting spacers to get the correct distance below the muzzle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switching between the strap and the Picatinny system takes a few minutes and is kind of a pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-labradar\">Labradar<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184139493-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Labradar, Garmin, Magnetospeed, and Pact chrono machines\" class=\"wp-image-202088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184139493-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184139493-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184139493-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184139493-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-184139493-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Labradar next to the Garmin, Magneto and Pact.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Labradar has been very popular among shooters for a few years since it was released.&nbsp; It uses radar to \u201csee\u201d the bullet in flight.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-213819177-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"External battery pack for Labradar chronograph\" class=\"wp-image-202089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-213819177-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-213819177-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-213819177-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-213819177-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-213819177.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An external battery pack and aftermarket base are highly recommend for the Labradar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highly accurate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can give velocity for multiple distances that are set by the user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stores downloadable data on an SD card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be used with a phone app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-213718911-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Aftermarket sight for shooting gear\" class=\"wp-image-202091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-213718911-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-213718911-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-213718911-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-213718911-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-213718911.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Labradar is finicky about aim, an aftermarket sight makes it much easier.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The screen uses a small font and can be hard to read (for dudes over 40)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be carefully aimed at the target<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hard to aim without aftermarket \u201csight\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires a tripod or other mount for use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Big and Bulky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steep learning curve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very finicky with a suppressor and requires an external mic for use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Semi fragile, I keep mine in a large padded hard case to avoid damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal AA batteries don\u2019t last long.&nbsp; External battery bank needed for most users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When other Labradars are on the line each user must manually set the chrono to a different channel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recorded 5\/10 suppressed shots with the air gun mic attached<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-191655464-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Labradar airgun mic for suppressor\" class=\"wp-image-202090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-191655464-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-191655464-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-191655464-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-191655464-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-191655464.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Even with the airgun mic the Labradar only registered 5\/10 suppressed shots correctly. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-garmin\">Garmin<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-215743842-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin Xero chronograph with tiny Gopro\" class=\"wp-image-202100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-215743842-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-215743842-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-215743842-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-215743842-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-215743842.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Garmin Xero is a little larger than a Gopro and comes with a tripod.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Garmin chrono is the newest in my stable.&nbsp; I have used the others for years but only a couple of months for the Garmin.&nbsp; Like the Labradar it uses radar to track the bullet.&nbsp; It comes with a small 4 inch tripod that you can put next to your rifle on the ground or bench.&nbsp; The aftermarket also has mounts to attach it to your rifle or scope via Arca or Picatinny rail.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grayopscnc.com\/products\/garmin-mount?variant=47265142178066\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-215848915-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Gray Ops CNC adapter to attach chrono to picatinny rail\" class=\"wp-image-202102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-215848915-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-215848915-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-215848915-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-215848915-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-215848915.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gray Ops CNC makes a great adapter and arm that lets you mount four Garmin to any picatinny or Arca rail.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tiny and light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly accurate \u2013 displays velocity to one decimal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6-hour battery life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only needs to be aimed in the general direction of the target<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accurate with suppressors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bright easy to read display<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other Garmin chronos on the line do not interfere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works with BB guns, Airsoft, arrows, and almost anything that fires a projectile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be used with the Garmin app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recorded 10\/10 suppressed shots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of aftermarket support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-181739953-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Chrono reader attached to rifle \" class=\"wp-image-202108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-181739953-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-181739953-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-181739953-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-181739953-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Durka-181739953-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With the Gray Ops mount, you can attach the Xero to your rifle. I have shot PRS-style stages with mine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Battery not officially user replaceable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not officially rated for use mounted to a rifle.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Garmin&#8217;s official position on this.  &#8220;While Garmin did not specifically design or test the use of this product to be mounted to a rifle, aftermarket manufacturers have tested the device mounted to a variety of rifle calibers and the Xero\u00ae C1 Pro chronograph has worked without issue. Garmin does not warranty the product when used in a manner outside of the design content.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cole-tac-711x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cole-Tac bag to hold chronograph\" class=\"wp-image-202104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cole-tac-711x1024.jpg 711w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cole-tac-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cole-tac-104x150.jpg 104w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cole-tac-768x1106.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cole-tac-1067x1536.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cole-tac.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cole-Tac makes a great small padded bag to hold the Xero, tripod, charge cable, manual and Gray Ops mount.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-chrono-accuracy-comparison\">Head to Head Chrono Accuracy Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>10 shots were fired through all four chronos simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\">MPA 6.5 CM bolt gun 25 in barrel<\/td><td colspan=\"5\">147gr Hornady ELD-M \/ H4350 Powder<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chrono<\/td><td>Average Velocity<\/td><td>SD<\/td><td>ES<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td colspan=\"3\">Suppressed shots registered<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MagnetoSpeed<\/td><td>2795.0<\/td><td>7.3<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>2750<\/td><td>2727<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Labradar<\/td><td>2741.0<\/td><td>7.3<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>2754<\/td><td>2731<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pact<\/td><td>2670.1<\/td><td>4.7<\/td><td>10.7<\/td><td>2675.5<\/td><td>2664.8<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garmin<\/td><td>2736.0<\/td><td>7.9<\/td><td>25.9<\/td><td>2749.6<\/td><td>2723.7<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\">Jakl 5.56mm 13.7 in barrel<\/td><td colspan=\"4\">55gr Hornady Steel Match<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magnetospeed<\/td><td>2797.0<\/td><td>16.1<\/td><td>43.6<\/td><td>2818<\/td><td>2769<\/td><td>10\/10<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Labradar<\/td><td>2773.0<\/td><td>10.7<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>2788<\/td><td>2762<\/td><td>5\/10<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pact<\/td><td>2719.7<\/td><td>12.5<\/td><td>43.6<\/td><td>2818<\/td><td>2769<\/td><td>10\/10<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garmin<\/td><td>2791.9<\/td><td>16.2<\/td><td>53.2<\/td><td>2815.9<\/td><td>2762.7<\/td><td>10\/10<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusions\">Conclusions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All the chronos have good and bad points, but for me, the Garmin stands out and is now my go-to choice to take to the range.&nbsp; Ease of use, easy-to-read display, small size and weight, and reliability with suppressors are what make the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/streamlight-tlr-6-hl-little-light-big-impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\">Streamlight TLR-6 HL: Little Light, Big Impact<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone needs one of these expensive premium chronos but I do recommend that every shooter has some kind of chrono, or at least have a friend with a chrono.&nbsp; If you are on a budget there are models available for $100-150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every shooter can benefit from chrono data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-garmin-xero-bonus-section\">Garmin Xero Bonus Section!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This story was finished and ready to publish a few weeks ago, then last week I had an idea.  Garmin also makes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/p\/695391\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Launch Monitor for golfers<\/a>.  It measures all kinds of cool stuff like ball speed, club head speed swing path and more.  I though it might use similar technology to track projectiles (balls or bullets).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka--524x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-203198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka--524x1024.jpg 524w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka--154x300.jpg 154w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka--77x150.jpg 77w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka-.jpg 614w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Garmin Approach G10 Golf Launch Monitor gives you lots of data.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I brought my Xero chrono to the driving range and had a buddy bring his launch monitor.  The chrono will pick up projectiles down to 100 FPS, which just under 70 MPH.  I set the chrono to look for 100-400 FPS projectiles and grabbed my driver.  As I expected it worked!  It was showing me the results of ball speed in FPS, about 210 average.  Playing in the menus I found that you can display shots in MPH as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka-210222365-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-203199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka-210222365-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka-210222365-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka-210222365-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka-210222365-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka-210222365.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Garmin Xero chrono will even pick up golf ball speed when hit about 70 MPH or more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hitting a variety of clubs with both the chrono and launch monitor running they gave consistent speeds, usually within 1 MPH of each other.  For the average golfer it should pick up your 8 or 9 iron on the low end up to the fastest driver of professional players.  Some shooters hate golf, but I know a lot of people that enjoy both and this versatility of the Xero chrono is impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka-190910797-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-203200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka-190910797-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka-190910797-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka-190910797-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka-190910797-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Durka-190910797.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The display can be set to show FPS, MPH and more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-product-links\">Product Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/p\/771164\/pn\/010-02618-10\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin Xero C1 Pro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grayopscnc.com\/products\/garmin-mount?variant=47265142178066\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"chrono-shootout-which-one-is-the-best-and-why-you-need-one\" title=\"Chrono Shootout!\u00a0 Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gray Ops CNC mount for Xero<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cole-tac.com\/product\/chrono-pouch-for-the-garmin-xero\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" 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