Athlon Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph

There are several high-end chronographs available to shooters, with the current top dog being the Garmin, selling for around $600. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been testing the new Athlon Rangecraft side-by-side with a Garmin, and I couldn’t be happier — especially considering it costs just over half the price.

Setup is a breeze, especially in Quick Start mode. Right out of the box, push four buttons and it’s ready to start spitting out data. If needed, you can also input bullAthlon Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph

There are several high-end chronographs available to shooters, with the current top dog being the Garmin, selling for around $600. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been testing the new Athlon Rangecraft side-by-side with a Garmin, and I couldn’t be happier — especially considering it costs just over half the price.

Setup is a breeze, especially in Quick Start mode. Right out of the box, push four buttons and it’s ready to start spitting out data. If needed, you can also input bullet info to calculate kinetic energy.

Reviewing data, discarding individual shots, and using the device overall is so intuitive that I didn’t even look at the instructions.

The internal battery is rated for 6 hours of use. I’ve taken mine out probably a dozen times so far, and it still holds a 25% charge.

It comes in a fairly rigid zippered case, along with an aluminum tripod.

Real-world testing:

• 6.5 Creedmoor with 135 grain A-Tips: Both devices showed an average of 2925 fps with an extreme spread (ES) of 22 over 5 shots.

• 7-300 WSM with 190 grain Bergers: Only a 1 fps difference between the two units over 9 shots.

• 30-378 Weatherby (factory ammo): 2 fps difference over 8 shots.

• Springfield XD 9mm with Blazer Brass: Averaged 1115 fps over 15 shots with an ES of 44.6.

• Ruger Takedown 10/22 with Browning ammo: Had an ES of 231 fps over 76 shots — nearly an 18% variance from slowest to fastest shot.

  

  
  

For serious rimfire shooters, understanding which ammo delivers consistent velocity can make a huge difference when shooting past 100 yards. This chronograph makes that kind of insight easy to access.

Overall, this is a fantastic little device that punches well above its price point. Myself and everyone I know who has invested in this chrono couldn’t be happier.

If you’re interested in picking one up — or need any optics, firearms, or gear — reach out to Kent’s Optics, where you’ll get top-notch service and the most competitive pricing in the industry