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Xero C2 Chronograph

January 2026 successor to the C1 Pro that adds rapid-fire support up to 10 shots per second, Garmin smartwatch integration, Applied Ballistics connectivity, and a reinforced housing built to mount on a recoiling rifle.

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Quick Specs

Price: $700
Weight: 4.3 oz
Brand: Garmin
Category: chronograph

Features

•Doppler radar, rapid-fire capable
•100 to 5,000 fps range
•Up to 10 shots/sec sampling
•Applied Ballistics + Garmin smartwatch
•Rifle-mountable reinforced housing

Capability Boosts

Reliability+2

Long Range+2

Recommended For

Outdoor Defense+4

Home Defense+2

Duty/Patrol+2

Range Training+2

Compatibility Tags

type: chronographguide-onlytech: doppler-radaruse: precisionuse: competitionuse: reloadingfeature: rapid-fireconnectivity: bluetooth

Overview

The Xero C2 launched January 23, 2026 at $699.99 and is positioned above the C1 Pro rather than replacing it. The headline upgrade is sample rate: the C2 captures up to 10 shots per second, where the C1 Pro caps out around one shot every two seconds. That matters if you run a string through a stage timer, shoot rapid fire on an MPA chassis, or want shot-to-shot ballistic adjustments on a competition clock. The reinforced housing is rated to ride on the rifle through recoil, and Applied Ballistics support over Bluetooth lets a Garmin tactix or Instinct watch pull the velocity straight into the firing solution.

Key Features

✓Rapid-fire mode reads up to 10 shots per second for stages and string drills
✓Reinforced housing for direct rifle mounting through recoil
✓Applied Ballistics integration with Garmin tactix, Instinct, and fenix smartwatches
✓Resume Session for picking up a string after a battery swap or break
✓100 to 5,000 fps measurement range with IPX7 water resistance

Pros

+Only sub-$1,000 Doppler chronograph that handles rapid fire cleanly
+Applied Ballistics on the wrist closes the velocity-to-solution loop without a phone
+Built to mount on the rifle, not just sit beside it
+Garmin ecosystem keeps adding features through firmware

Cons

−$200 more than the C1 Pro for features most reloaders will not use
−Most valuable inside the Garmin watch ecosystem; less compelling on Kestrel-only setups
−Overkill for hunters and casual reloaders

Detailed Specifications

technology: Doppler radar
velocityRange: 100 to 5,000 fps
sampleRate: Up to 10 shots/sec
solver: Applied Ballistics (via Garmin watch)
weight: 123.2 g (4.3 oz)
water: IPX7
connectivity: Bluetooth (ShotView, Garmin watch)

Compatible Platforms

+6 more

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Custom Precision Rifle (R700 Footprint)

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Ruger American Rifle Gen II Predator

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Tikka

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Howa / Legacy Sports

Howa 1500 HCR (Howa Chassis Rifle)

Ruger

Ruger Precision Rifle

Pairs Well With

Top matches

Custom

Custom Precision Rifle (R700 Footprint)

1 shared compatibility tags

Excellent

Ruger

Ruger Precision Rifle

1 shared compatibility tags

Excellent

Christensen Arms

Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle

1 shared compatibility tags

Excellent

SIG Sauer

SIG Sauer CROSS

1 shared compatibility tags

Excellent

Q LLC

Q Mini Fix 300 BLK Pistol

Enhances home defense, outdoor defense, range training

Excellent

Desert Tech

Desert Tech MDRX

Enhances outdoor defense, range training

Excellent

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