HighUintas
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We're drop testing chronos now?
Count me out on that one

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Mine was also dislodged in the packaging. I thought for a second maybe it was a demo and not a new unit but I think it just shook itself loose probably.Agreed. I asked why he mentioned it as I emailed them the same day I got it and it never worked but he ignored the question in his response.
When I opened the box I did notice the unit wasn’t set all the way down in the recessed slot. Maybe this caused it to get banged around in transport??
Hoping they aren’t that fragile… someone needs to drop test theirs now while it’s in the 1 year warranty period and let us know about the durability.
FWIW, in at least one of the posted reviews, the reviewer mentioned that it seemed that the Athlon appeared to be more sturdy than his Garmin. Was always afraid he would break the Garmin. Of course, that’s just one person’s opinion.Agreed. I asked why he mentioned it as I emailed them the same day I got it and it never worked but he ignored the question in his response.
When I opened the box I did notice the unit wasn’t set all the way down in the recessed slot. Maybe this caused it to get banged around in transport??
Hoping they aren’t that fragile… someone needs to drop test theirs now while it’s in the 1 year warranty period and let us know about the durability.
Hoping they aren’t that fragile… someone needs to drop test theirs now while it’s in the 1 year warranty period and let us know about the durability.
Well….some of the brakes I’ve seen at the range will do it for you.Good idea.
When you get your new one, try knocking it off the bench 4-5 times.
That seems like it would be a very realistic test.
Good idea.
When you get your new one, try knocking it off the bench 4-5 times.
That seems like it would be a very realistic test.
I’ve seen that, the Garmin had only had a small scuff after falling 3 feet onto concrete.Well….some of the brakes I’ve seen at the range will do it for you.
The more data the better.Can’t be me, it would be too suspicious since I’m the lucky one who got to warranty a brand new one.![]()
That 460gr load would wake you up out of the Guide GunTook mine out this morning to test some 45-70 ammo in my Marlin Guide Gun. Very fast readings and did not miss a single shot going from rifle to pistol testing 45 Colt, 45 ACP and 44 Mag loads.
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Feel free to mail it to me!Count me a dissatisfied customer… I took it to the range and had it next to 2 other garmins, swapping sides, moving around positions - the Athlon consistently read high by 10-15fps average. The garmins were showing right around the dope that I have verified for my rifle (we shot out to 900). It also read 10fps fast on my bow for the cold bow challenge. I didn’t have anything to check it against, but I know my bow isn’t pushing 296fps+. Last I checked it was mid 280s.
You can have it for what I paid for it, if you like! I’m not running a soup kitchen around here!Feel free to mail it to me!
Euro's price is now $399.Pre-ordered an athlon rangecraft through euro at a special pricing $263. Should be here tomorrow and will hit the range to test out new load using ramshot grand powder.
10 fps on a bow is pretty significant, that would throw off a sight tape for sureCount me a dissatisfied customer… I took it to the range and had it next to 2 other garmins, swapping sides, moving around positions - the Athlon consistently read high by 10-15fps average. The garmins were showing right around the dope that I have verified for my rifle (we shot out to 900). It also read 10fps fast on my bow for the cold bow challenge. I didn’t have anything to check it against, but I know my bow isn’t pushing 296fps+. Last I checked it was mid 280s.
How much higher? Mine are somewhat, but not so significantly so. I’m not developing loads though, just shooting factory loads and interested more in SDs and ESs.Initial YouTube reviews are not great. Anyone else have higher numbers with these units versus their verified speeds?
still got time to cancel my order, and feel like I should.