Cheap FX chronographs..
- Thread starter WylieCoyote
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So is everyone leaving the app set to FX Archery Chronograph or changing it to FX Pocket Chronograph? Or does the app even care?
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I put one of these on mine - allows it to be mounted on a camera tripod or stand:
1/4-20 Tripod Base-Plate For FX Wireless Radar Chronograph - USA Made | eBay
DONE - Enjoy your new tripod mountable FX Wireless Radar Chronograph. For sale is a custom designed1/4-20 mount base-plate to fit the FX Wireless Radar Chronograph, Model FXCHR22. Make sure any tripod or accessory 1/4-20 screw does not protrude into the chronograph housing.
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I am getting a lot of missed shots. As many as 6 out of 13.
Anyone else getting missed shots?
Anyone else getting missed shots?
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New chronograph is working. I had a more complicated plan for self-sticking velcro straps, until I saw Ratzy's ziptie solution. So I did this with the velcro:
I'll mess with some other ideas using the magnet, 1/2x20 nuts, and tripods when this storm that's blowing over clears up.
I'll mess with some other ideas using the magnet, 1/2x20 nuts, and tripods when this storm that's blowing over clears up.
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Amazon has it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XMVVRH8?th=1
My original plan was to glue a rare earth magnet onto a piece of that, and wrap that around the barrel for something in that magnet to stick to. But I like your idea better, plus that's self-sticking velcro plus buckles might come in handy.
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No, it comes from these guys: https://blackartsdesign.com/ . They do barrel bands for a lot of rifles.
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Thanks for the heads up. I ordered one as well; looking forward to being able to tune with it.
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Beware: if you do the velcro strap thing, get plastic buckles, not metal ones. If you aren't careful you can scratch barrels, shrouds, etc.
I have yet to get consistent shot detection off of a tripod, but strapping it to the barrel works fine.
I have yet to get consistent shot detection off of a tripod, but strapping it to the barrel works fine.
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Definitely lacks consistency.
I was thinking about dropping it lower see if that affects the detection.
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Using the original FX 1.0 and knowing that it seems more convenient to attach to the rifle/gun, I simply put it atop of a small, flat-ish, full of rice, bag. Setting it just below the rifle's moderator.
It gets great results without any misses or errors as long as it's pointed in the target direction. It it's off kelter, then maybe it won't pick up the shot.
Really, it's in the set up. It also helps to assure that any updates have been performed and that you have strong batteries installed.
mike
It gets great results without any misses or errors as long as it's pointed in the target direction. It it's off kelter, then maybe it won't pick up the shot.
Really, it's in the set up. It also helps to assure that any updates have been performed and that you have strong batteries installed.
mike
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From the Utah Airguns FX Archery Chronograph ad:
"This unit cannot be updated to the Version 2 firmware. While it is fully compatible with the current version of the FX Radar app, applying a firmware update to the chronograph itself will render the unit unusable. Please ensure you do not initiate any firmware updates from within the app. This version is intended to remain on its original firmware for continued functionality."
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^^^^
Gotcha. While I was indicating that the original FX 1.0 version, I see that this "Archery" version is not compatible with updating the firmware.
mike
Gotcha. While I was indicating that the original FX 1.0 version, I see that this "Archery" version is not compatible with updating the firmware.
mike
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