All you Xero owners looky loo

[Darryle]

Insite Arms sent out an email earlier this morning, looks like a solid option for those who want to attach the Xero to their rifle or not worry about it blowing or falling over.

 

[FireFlyFishing]

Area 419 has something similar.

 

[C-130 Dude]

Insite Arms sent out an email earlier this morning, looks like a solid option for those who want to attach the Xero to their rifle or not worry about it blowing or falling over.

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Bought one from Area 419. Works great

 

[Justice1327]

Decided to test the new Garmin Xero to see if it can catch the velocity at 100yds. You can zoom in on the video for the answer.
Breaking in 243AI brass with new powder/load workup. The large holes in center are from muzzle loader.

 

[Shootin4fun]

But why mount it to the rifle?

 

[2buffalo]

I will be interested to see if people start having problems with them mounted to the rifle. I doubt they were designed for that much recoil.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

But why mount it to the rifle?

That's certainly a good question. You've got to wonder in the little Garmin was designed to handle recoil. I'm constantly switching rifles to avoid getting any of them hot. The provided tripod is minimalist but seems to work fine so far.

My LabRadar utilized a full-size tripod, one more thing that I don't need to lug to the range.

 

[Shootin4fun]

Ability to switch rifles is another advantage over using something that attaches to the barrel. I also alternate rifles sometimes for the same reason. Seriously, if this was out 6 years ago I wouldn't have bought the MS for half the price. No new loads on the horizon and I'm already dialed in on many so I'll wait for a while, but I'm thinking this will be my next shooting hobby gadget.

 

[Justice1327]

Discussion on standard deviation differences between labradar and Garmin

 

[Shootin4fun]

Thanks for the drilldown.
One thing I didn't catch is why the ES is so different between the 2.

I guess LR users should be happy to know that their SDs are actually lower than they thought!

So has anyone determined which SD formula, population or sample, the MagnetoSpeed uses?

 

[338 dude]

I just ordered my Garmin xero through on the Mark tactical I was on a waiting list and was just alerted that they have some in stock! $599

 

[huntsman22]

The provided tripod is minimalist but seems to work fine so far.

Got mine today (finally!). First thing I noticed was how tiny the shickenpoop little plastic tripod was. Didn't want to chance it blowing off, or getting inadvertently knocked off the bench. I figgered that was reason enough to spend $20 on a tripod upgrade. I reckon a wider footprint will be more stable, and adjustable for a tad more height when prone or in un-mowed grass. A little tabletop aluminum job with a ballhead from amazon fits the bill just right.



https://www.amazon.com/ADAI-Aluminum-Lightweight-Projection-Stabilizer/dp/B0BFRQM1CD/ref=sr_1_110?adgrpid=1343603771973372&hvadid=83975450741402&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=92615&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83975575238167%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=18441_13443244&keywords=mini%2Btripod&qid=1704064694&sr=8-110&th=1

You can use it with, or without the ballhead. I chose to leave it attached to the head, and swing and lock the unit to side when not in use. It is 5"x9 1/2" when folded. A couple pics, with and without the head....

 

[338 dude]

I just ordered my Garmin xero through on the Mark tactical I was on a waiting list and was just alerted that they have some in stock! $599

Got it today. I was surprised how small it actually was. I was at our local store (Lawsons) in Loretto Tennessee, picked up another pound of 4350 but by chance ran into the Garmin rep wanting to sell their line of products in the store.