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dave

I was out checking a load yesterday, never had a LR so once I’d gotten enough shots for a decent average I hardly chronographed after the 100 yard line.

With the Garmin, it’s so handy just to chuck it up and turn it on it was a valuable asset.



I had one shot that went 150 FPS slower than the rest. When I saw the reading I was thinking, that can’t be right.




I go down and check the target. There it was..



In the past I’d have chalked that up to me or some other vudoo.

But, like a dummy I didn’t mark that darned case

Like your ....bench.....

dave

Too muddy to lay on the ground just yet.

Bottom line best thing about the new garmin is size and convenience . It is so easy to transport,setup, and use that you end up chronographing more. I mostly shoot handgun and I can so easily and quickly test a load when shooting. Worth every penny.

What I'm wondering is how far below barrel centerline can the Garmin be sitting and still pick up the shots? I know it's Doppler based, but still wondering.

When I'm shooting bigger bores from the bench for grabbing data, I've got the rifle set up front and back as high up on the bench as I can get so as to lessen eating recoil.

I can picture the Garmin on its tripod sitting next to the rifle, but likely 8 to 10 inches below the centerline. Could there be issues with that setup?

thanks.

The ‘structions say 5-15” from the muzzle. Doesn’t mention IIRC that it has to be in any particular direction.

For all those wanting answers to questions about the Garmin, simply read the owners manual or call Garmin.

Geesh. I will make it simple, here:


https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/web...C6F-46EA-B8B8-26266A5122F4-homepage.html

Yea, I read that too. What I couldn't locate was advice regarding far below the barrel height it can go.

I guess I'll email 'em...

Is this what you want? Barrel height is 5- 15" (see the pistol instructions) scroll down

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/web...UID-DAAE29D9-D71B-4674-9590-0D40B4CB0818

It is, without a doubt, a game changer.

Luvin' mine.

Makes my Shooting Chrony obsolete.





ya!

GWB

I have shot a bunch of pistols standing next to it on the bench.. Never missed a beat.

It is about time you quit making excuses and got to shooting..

When I first set up mine.
It's was below center of the barrel and failed to register.
Set it on the box and made it even with the bore.
Never missed after that.
The instructions don't say anything about where to place it for height.....
Ilt

What can I say.
Guess I'm a Tesla owner now.....
Agreed.

Yup. I've read the entire booklet. No mention of height minimums.
Guess I might become the proud owner of a touch taller tripod for the Garmin if my typical big bore set up doesn't play nice with it...

Laughing! The snow is starting to retreat!