Chronograph

I have an old Pro Chrony myself but very seldom ever used it as it was such a PITA to set up. I shoot with a friend that has a Garmin. I always felt like a mooch borrowing his so when I got a little tax money back I decided to get my own. I could have got the Garmin but heard some good things about the Athlon and decided to be a little different from everyone else. Hoping I made the right choice.
 
I was up to Pennsylvania for an unsuccessful (AGAIN) coyote hunt Monday.
Mine was delivered after I left. Haven't opened it yet. The whole package is the size of my Oehler 35P printer.
Come on William we're all wait like a groom on his honeymoon!!
Soup
 
I'd love to go try it out but we've had gail force winds the last few days. Suppose to have rain tonite or maybe tomorrow. When the weather lets me get out you can bet I'll be trying out the new chrony.
 
WS: "I'd love to go try it out but we've had gail force winds the last few days" , similarly had to wait for a range trip,
so I cranked up the HD slingshot, sent stuff out the back door to get some stats. It worked better than anticipated.
 
Folks,
I haven't gotten a chance to use my Athlon chronograph yet.
What I'd like to hear from actual users is what's wrong with them or their app.
Lots of times a call or letter to the customer service department can result in an update to correct issues.
Soup
 
soup said:
Waiting to hear how you like it William.
Soup
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I got to use the Athlon a few days ago. Bear in mind, I didn't read any instructions on how to operate it. It did register every shot and did all the things I was hoping for. But......after the shot the screen went dark. I didn't care for that but like I was saying I was just pushing buttons. Today I took the time to play with it in the house and while I was messing with it I went to settings and fixed several little issues I was having. The little tri-pod that comes with it is very sturdy and has rubber feet. It doesn't move around. Comes in a very nice case large enough for the charging cord and even a charger, which doesn't come with the unit. I have several rifle I need to test loads on so I plan on giving it a good work out next time out. I am thinking for money spent it was a nice product. And its so easy to set up!!!!
 
William,
That's the kind of information I'm looking to gather.
If you find a dislike or a flaw in the product, please post it as well.
Thank you
Soup
 
Folks,
I finally got a chance to try the Athlon today.
It worked great without a glitch. It did everything that I require which is to tell me how fast my test loads are doing.
A couple of loads had a difference of 40 FPS. I honestly can’t attribute that to the chronograph. I used 5 or 6 powders / primers & bullet combinations and weights , plus a lot of this ammunition was loaded when reloading items were scarce hence substitute powders. I haven’t attacked the app.. No problem pairing the device to my iPhone or iPad. Which in itself is a great feat for an outdated old coot!!
I hope this helps someone . Any questions can be answered for .03 cents each.
Have a nice weekend.
Semper Fidelis
Soup
 
soup said:
Folks,
I finally got a chance to try the Athlon today.
It worked great without a glitch. It did everything that I require which is to tell me how fast my test loads are doing.
A couple of loads had a difference of 40 FPS. I honestly can’t attribute that to the chronograph. I used 5 or 6 powders / primers & bullet combinations and weights , plus a lot of this ammunition was loaded when reloading items were scarce hence substitute powders. I haven’t attacked the app.. No problem pairing the device to my iPhone or iPad. Which in itself is a great feat for an outdated old coot!!
I hope this helps someone . Any questions can be answered for .03 cents each.
Have a nice weekend.
Semper Fidelis
Soup
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Soup. I got some questions but your rates are tooo high 😂😂
 
Good Ladies Evening and Gentlemen in our Audio Radiance!!
We need some additional input from users. What don't you like about either the Garmin Xero1 or Xero2 and the Athlon. Or what do you like, be it using the units or the application? Results of this official scientific survey will be released to the general public free of charge except in NY & NJ where the tax applies plus shipping.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Have a pleasant weekend.
Semper Fidelis
Soup
 
Don_P
My friends tell me my lack of drilling a coyote with a 52 grain Sierra
is justifiable punishment from above. All the poor folks that worked in the, A) Brewery, and B) Distillery, now laid off, because of my selfish lack of consumption. I plead mercy.
At least give me a shot at one!!
Soup
 
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