Caldwell Velociradar vs. Garmin Xero

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    Velociradar shows available and ready to buy on the Caldwell site for $499 with free shipping. Decided to order one, even though I love the simplicity and super-small form-factor of my Garmin Xero. If this Caldwell gadget is able to provide multiple programmable down-range drops, velocities, and accurate BC's, that data for me could be a game-changer. I'll let y'all know whether I love it or hate it. Being a "Gadget Guy" ... I just couldn't stop myself.
     
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    rustyinbend said:
    Velociradar shows available and ready to buy on the Caldwell site for $499 with free shipping. Decided to order one, even though I love the simplicity and super-small form-factor of my Garmin Xero. If this Caldwell gadget is able to provide multiple programmable down-range drops, velocities, and accurate BC's, that data for me could be a game-changer. I'll let y'all know whether I love it or hate it. Being a "Gadget Guy" ... I just couldn't stop myself.
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    Thanks for being the tester on this. Looking forward to your reports……
     
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    Let us know how stable it is on that tripod. I've seen too many Labradar's tip over like a windsail and I think this Velociradar has a potential to do it too since that that tripod looks so small.
     
    #4
    If you have a 12ga, can you see if it's able to measure non-slug shotshell velocities (#7.5, #8, etc.)? It advertises shotgun compatibility but I got a feeling it's slugs only.
     
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    I believe the BC's are captured within 100yds which probably aren't very useful depending on what you're doing. Looks like it still needs a trigger and to be pointed properly. I'd be happy to be wrong, but this seems like too little too late.
     
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    Having used the garmin for a while now, I have absolutely no desire for a better screen. It displays what I need it to, and the phone app works flawlessly. Not sure sure how LR can improve on it and get me to switch.
     
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    DairyDictator said:
    I believe the BC's are captured within 100yds which probably aren't very useful depending on what you're doing. Looks like it still needs a trigger and to be pointed properly. I'd be happy to be wrong, but this seems like too little too late.
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    Ultimate Reloader just did a quick review that showed a screen with BC's and downrange velocities showing out to 500 yards in 100 yard increments. I'm hopeful that screen is "real".
     
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    rustyinbend said:
    Ultimate Reloader just did a quick review that showed a screen with BC's and downrange velocities showing out to 500 yards in 100 yard increments. I'm hopeful that screen is "real".
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    Update ... it looks like this table is "constructed" from the 100-yard data, not actual measurements beyond 100 yards. More details when I get the gadget and have a chance to play with it. Not sure if this will be enough to be the game-changer I was hoping for ... we shall see.
     
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    DairyDictator said:
    I believe the BC's are captured within 100yds which probably aren't very useful depending on what you're doing. Looks like it still needs a trigger and to be pointed properly. I'd be happy to be wrong, but this seems like too little too late.
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    Seems like it'd be possible to work up some way sub-maximum loads and capture BC at lower velocities. Ain't no way I'm going through that kind of effort, but some folks have a lot of spare time.
     
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    I've had one for about a week and have had it at the range twice. I'm using if with an android phone .
    With android the tutorial isn't installed so so I'm kinda winging it a bit. You can't get into the app without signing in.
    With out the app it works just like any other chronograph but adds BC, you can choose between G1&G7.
    It weighs just over 3 pounds and the build quality is quite robust.
    The included stand is light weight plastic and does not support the weight of the crony well.
    I used it setting on the shooting bench without the stand and this worked well.
    There are quite a few features on this app that nothing else I have used offered ex dope setting.
    So far I'm very pleased with it and a more stable stand would be great.
     
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    rustyinbend said:
    Ultimate Reloader just did a quick review that showed a screen with BC's and downrange velocities showing out to 500 yards in 100 yard increments. I'm hopeful that screen is "real".
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    Has that guy ever hated anything he features on his show? Serious question.

    It just feels like everything he films is actually a paid promo. Maybe he’s straight up, but I dunno man, I dunno…
     
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