Yeah. Fits in a pocket. Doesn't need to attach to a barrel---which could disturb barrel harmonics, in case you're trying to measure groups as well as velocities for workups.
And it sends data via Bluetooth to a phone, which is awesome. I have a Caldwell chrono that does this, but it's much clunkier and in fact, not 100% reliable at measuring bullet velocities. And I have the more budget friendly version of the Magnetospeed, but its capabilities are pretty limited. Basically, if you don't write down the data you see on the minimal display after each group, you loose the data when starting the next group.
I like the fact that the Garmin has a built in USB-rechargeable battery. It's no problem to carry a power pack and cord (as I usually do) for multi-day usage. Or just recharge it from a car's or truck's electrical accessory outlet. Unfortunately, the internal battery is non-replaceable. It's a little scary when talking about a device that costs this much. One-year warranty. So for whoever gets one, in the future don't throw it a drawer and forget about it for a few years. Li-Ion batteries can deplete so much that it's difficult to get them to accept a charge again. That would be a shame with something like this.
And it sends data via Bluetooth to a phone, which is awesome. I have a Caldwell chrono that does this, but it's much clunkier and in fact, not 100% reliable at measuring bullet velocities. And I have the more budget friendly version of the Magnetospeed, but its capabilities are pretty limited. Basically, if you don't write down the data you see on the minimal display after each group, you loose the data when starting the next group.
I like the fact that the Garmin has a built in USB-rechargeable battery. It's no problem to carry a power pack and cord (as I usually do) for multi-day usage. Or just recharge it from a car's or truck's electrical accessory outlet. Unfortunately, the internal battery is non-replaceable. It's a little scary when talking about a device that costs this much. One-year warranty. So for whoever gets one, in the future don't throw it a drawer and forget about it for a few years. Li-Ion batteries can deplete so much that it's difficult to get them to accept a charge again. That would be a shame with something like this.