FX true ballistic chronograph- a MUST for long range shooting?

Can a chronograph provide more value than just giving you velocity information? In the case of the FX true ballistic chronograph that answer would be yes! This chronograph is able to provide the basic velocity information but it can also create a custom ballistic coefficient for your rifle, with your bullet in your conditions. Join me in this deep dive on the FX true ballistic chronograph to see how to set the unit up for use, properly configure it and then lets put rounds down range to see if it lives up to it's promises!
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Chronograph and Element Scope provided by Utah air rifles
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Gear overview
- Pristine short action receiver
- Outlier 16" 6.5cm barrel
- MDT XRS chassis
- Ottercreek labs hydrogen L suppressor
- Q plan b and cherry bomb suppressor interface
- Element theos 6-36 scope
- Griffin armament GPM scope mount- 1.425" height, 15 moa
- Accutac WB5 bipod
- Two vets tripod
- Ammunition- federal gold medal match 130gr berger OTM
00:00 Intro shooting- 1035 yds
00:50 Opening comments
03:21 Gear overview
06:10 Setup and configuration menu overview
12:26 Initial rounds- 100 yd zeroing
14:38 100 yd course of fire results
15:25 100 yd zero fine tune
16:09 505 yd shooter app setup and shooting
19:54 505 yd review & setup for 775yd shooting
20:27 775 yd shooting
23:!3 775yd review and app adjustments
24:55 1035yds app setup
26:05 1035 yd shooting
29:19 Performance review
31:25 Pros and cons of chronograph
32:32 Wrap up comments & closing

[@Blacksockmafia1]

Yea we are going to need a review on the suppressor!

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Spoiler alert… that can is epic. Solid idea on a dedicated review. That would be easy to pull together. Appreciate the support!

[@clintivy623]

And that two vets tripod maybe 😬😁all in one video wouldn't hurt my feelings

[@KevinMcGrath-777]

It's good to see some manufacturers. Recognize, you are the only guy worth watching on this platform and setting you up accordingly

[@clintivy623]

Zach, great video. Consistent, legitimate info everytime. Always glad to see someone honest like you doing well. Glad to see you back after that long month lol

[@amym828]

I don't need another large panel chronograph and I don't need it to tell me its calculated BC. I just use the Custom Drag Model provided by Applied Ballistics. My next chronograph will be one of the small chronographs either from Garmin or LabRadar.

[@charlesmullins3238]

Good day when mmm drops one…👊🏻..took plunge on vortex lht yesterday for my waypoint….promos at midway got me a decent deal on it and matched rings…im still usin old Caldwell I was gave…lol..

[@carlwalther136]

You never disappoint. Your videos are so good, so informative, entertaining, fun to watch. Your my favorite "gun tuber", by far. Keep it up!

[@dominicemole6546]

Enjoy your videos. You cover topics which are of interest to me and give good info. Keep up the good work.

[@ftn5546]

Thank you for putting this content out. I appreciate your videos.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Thank you! Really appreciate your support!

[@EDCandLace]

At least I know all the money I've spent with FX airguns they are using to support quality creators like your self... not just the big channels that are just making BS content to get you to buy merchandise and click links for them! Keep it up, your doing good work and good job on FX USA for taking care of you!

[@waynn_xap]

Enjoy your videos, great info with practical applications.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Thank you! Really appreciate the support! Lots of new content coming so hope you’ll stay tuned!

[@tycook300]

Good video thanks for making it

[@recklessjunkie]

Great choice of Doppler radar to go with

[@rhonda0318]

Long time no see. Thankful for another video.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Appreciate the continued support! I’ve been crazy busy with work but still trying to create content as my schedule allows. I’ve got a couple more filmed and ready to edit so hope you’ll stay tuned to check them out!

[@jacobdeem8187]

It looks really nice but it's hard not to buy the one you can put in your pocket

[@Blacksockmafia1]

That can is insane! Sounds like you are shooting .300blk subs!

[@chrisross1657]

Great channel! Found it by chance. After watching a backfire episode, KZbin automatically switched it to your channel. I just subscribed.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and support the channel! If you’re into long range and precision rifle content I think you’ll enjoy my content. Lots of fresh videos coming so hope you’ll stay tuned! Don’t forget to tell your buddies about the channel!

[@K-bob_45]

I’d say if it’s a berger BC probably stick with advertised. If memory serves BC is dynamic and velocity dependent. By only having 300 yards to sample you probably aren’t getting the full picture. This is why custom drag models are becoming the norm with applied ballistics. I’m sure you already know but as long as you are spinning the bullet fast enough to fully stabilize you should get the advertised BC.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

100% agree with you here. That said I do like the ability to confirm the bc I am getting is inline with what a manufacturer publishes. Berger specifically I’ve now run 2 of their bullets with this chrono and both times the fx true ballistic nailed the bc almost spot on with bergers info. I also like that it’s able to provide me a g7 bc for bullets that maybe don’t have the info published…. SMKs for example

[@NelsonZAPTM]

A few people wanting you to do the backfire challenge.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

I’m down to do it…. I actually messaged him on IG but didn’t get a response. Let me know if you know of a way to contact him

[@marcusd3212]

Man its amazing how much technology can help you get on target so fast! That FX chronograph really make it easy with telling you what bc is. Only thing that would make it better is if it gave you elevation and humidity too keeping the number of tools less. Curious what the app entails and if you can link with other things.

[@ryanbieberich6332]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and support the channel!

[@tyleroar3959]

I would love to see you review the 5-40 sightron sviii

[@williamgittins4770]

I purchased the Fx True Ballistic Chrono a few months ago from Utah air guns and it has worked flawlessly. FX outdoors should look at the firmware to update its ability to give better bc info at those mid distance targets. It’s a great piece of gear!

[@Clarkshooter]

I believe they just released a new update

[@mikefinn38]

Great vid again 👍, recently bought the same FX chronograph,but working away for past few months not had chance to try it out, home in 2 weeks 😁🇬🇧🏴‍☠️

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Isn’t it a bummer how work gets in the way of having fun! I’ve been crazy busy with work lately and it’s made it challenging to create new content. I’ve been out filming lately so I’ve got new stuff coming…. Hope you’ll stay tuned to check it out!

[@mikefinn38]

@@MountainsMulletsMerica I’m ex Brit military so working as security contractor in iraq, Afghan and now Libya for past 20 yrs so miss most things in life 🤷‍♂️😂

[@fordvg]

I have only seen the FX True Ballistic Chronograph twice now otherwise I have never heard of it. I have the new Garmin Zero so I don’t need another chronograph but that is cool that there is one available for sale now. Great video like normal 👍

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Prior to Utah air guns sending this fx to me I had also never heard of it. Really surprising given how well it performs and the extra capabilities it offers. That said I also own a garmin and it’s also a great piece of kit, they both have their place.

[@fordvg]

@@MountainsMulletsMerica did you find out a price for the FX True Ballistic Chronograph?

[@bassetthound2008]

@@fordvg MSRP for the FX is right at $1000.

[@fordvg]

@@bassetthound2008 thanks for the info that is a little bit to expensive for me right now.

[@imeprezime1285]

Does it calculate BC for standard ICAO conditions? If you're at high altitude, you must recalculate BC to compare with published BC

[@SixOFord]

I'd like to hear that can on a 300 winmag or a prc. I was really considering it for my winmag. I'd be curious to see what you had to say about it on a magnum.

[@brianwood7882]

For Federal Premium those velocities weren’t very consistent. Good shooting and review!

[@adecker1575]

What shooting bag are you using? I noticed in a couple of other videos that you have a few of them, and I would like your opinion on them. Also, I, the Garmin C1, is the way to go. While the BC is excellent, I don't believe it is necessary for a majority of shooters.

[@InfamousTactical]

LabRadar also allows you to establish a BC. But in this day and age I would trust the BC that either Berger or Hornady publish given they test with a $100k radar. Maybe useful for bullets that don’t have a bc. But anything used in precision rifles is already figured out.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

While this is very true, I do find value in confirming the bc I’m actually getting is in line with what the manufacturer publishes. Pretty cool that I’ve now used this chrono on 2 different Berger bullets and the data has been spot on each time. That said, good luck finding a g7 bc published by Sierra on their smks…. I used this chrono just today to determine my actual g7 bc on a 175smk.

[@Tacvet07]

think I'd rather true velocity by either measuring the distance from point of aim to point of impact or increasing the speed by 10 fps til you achieve your MIL or MOA called for originally. I have never thought of changing the bc from the factory. just my 2cents

[@Tacvet07]

if you have the current weather and altitude on your calculator shouldn't it give you the correct bc?

[@caseysmith8831]

Hey ever thought of packing the GARMIN at like 100 yards and shooting past it? Think that would work?

[@Forumrida38621]

Dude man I just got the theos also and man it is awesome! I love it. I have a nf nx8 4-32 and that's probably my other highest quality optic and I think the theos blows it out of the water. What are your thoughts?

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

I have been very pleasantly surprised with the element theos. I haven’t compared side by side with any of my NF scopes yet but shooting it standalone it’s very impressive glass. I had no problem making hits out to 1870yds the other day (video coming soon). The thing I’m most impressed with however is the ability to rezero turrets without tools…. Can’t believe no one has done that before

[@Forumrida38621]

@MountainsMulletsMerica yep and it automatically gives you 5 clicks under 0 also! I was gonna get the atacr until I found out the entire optical lens moves with magnification which would be annoying with a flip cap on.. also I was able to get the theos new for 2050

[@PassionforRifles]

It is, if you upload the Beta 2.0 software on it😎⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@joshwebb609]

I take it my savage is good then

[@DB-be9wy]

Bro I was wondering where you've been the past few months.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Man I’ve been crazy busy with work. Should have several new videos coming so hope you’ll stay tuned. Appreciate the support!

[@charlesmullins3238]

Down n dirty….just the way we like it here in Ky….be 1 with the earth and yer bullets shall fly true

[@Element_punk]

I'm not so sure. BC was definitely off at 700.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Agree with you that something was up at 775yds. Interesting that things lined back up at 1035 though. Now that I have this chrono you’ll be seeing it show up in more future content so we’ll have more data to compare as I get more time on it.

[@arnesmith3122]

Of course I just bought the Garmin….

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Garmin is a great chrono with several perks of its own. You’ll be well served by the garmin!

[@jaybake]

You gotta start hitting arms

[@Cbr978]

Do you only review things that cost $1000000000.00 ?

[@InfamousTactical]

That is a terrible ES on that ammo. Probably the biggest issue here

[@InfamousTactical]

We all know that a .4 off is not an acceptable solution. In prs you need a better solution than that. I have never been more than a .1 off with a kestrel with applied ballistics. Let’s be real

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

While I agree .4 error is not acceptable, I believe that was some kind of outlier. Especially given the data at 1035 was only .1 off. Since filming this video I’ve filmed 2 more using the same chrono….. in one I show the calculated bc is spot on for a 230 atip out to 1870 yds. That said, the more rounds I shoot with this chrono the more data I’ll have. Maybe I’ll do a follow up video down the road.

[@InfamousTactical]

Like I said in the other comment. I just don’t see the need to determine your own BC with bullets that have been determined using a system like hornady has. Research how they are doing it. Using a $100,000 radar to track the bullet over a huge distance and determine a true path. I’ve used LabRadar for 8 years and honestly never used the feature. And have never been let down by the BC published by Berger or Hornady. The standard in my world is true your ballistic calculation based on velocity to 600 yards and then BC past that. But the reality is that at extreme range( past 1 mile) the most I have ever adjusted BC is 2 points. Again just an unnecessary exercise in my opinion. Most very experienced shooters would advise against messing with the BC too much because you will likely find it to pull other distances off their solution.

[@grantjamrock3812]

Maybe I shouldn't sell my 16" ar-10 6.5 creed!

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

I wouldn’t give up a 16” 6.5cm…. Impressively capable for how handy they are. The more I shoot this 16” bolt gun the more I feel like it might be my favorite precision rifle setup!

[@boltfluting.comvideos2233]

Wondering if you need to do a "tall target test" to see if your turrets are true value .1 mil per click. Just a thought. Paul