Garmin Xero C2 Chronograph

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New for 2026, Garmin is refreshing its popular chronograph lineup with the Xero C2, a compact ballistics tool designed to disappear into a range bag while quietly doing some heavy computational lifting. Building on the original Xero C1, the C2 brings faster internal processing that unlocks new features aimed squarely at shooters who want cleaner data without slowing down their sessions.

The headline upgrade is rapid-fire support. Thanks to the faster processing, the Garmin Xero C2 can now track up to 10 shots per second, depending on projectile velocity. That makes it far more useful for semi-automatic platforms and faster-paced testing, where traditional chronographs can struggle to keep up or miss data altogether.

An NRA Shooting Sports Journal | New: Garmin Xero C2 Chronograph

Garmin’s new Xero C2 chronograph adds rapid-fire tracking, smartwatch control and Applied Ballistics integration to a compact, rugged design for the range.

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Garmin Xero C2 Chronograph | Ballistics Chronograph

Xero® C2 is a compact ballistics chronograph with projectile speed measurement up to 5,000 fps, a button operated design, and a battery life of up to 6 hours.

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I can't see where that would/could be beneficial? Well for many shooters doing it for precision work it would be a waste and those 3-gunners it couldn't help. On the bright side it's faster processing! 10 rounds per second equates to about m16 rpm or m14 (little slower). I guess it'll have (or hope to have) less shots dropped if it'll pick all of them up..................

 

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But do your bullets travel faster at 10 rounds per second as the barrel and chamber heat up?

Someone OCD like me might just try to capture every shot during a Bullseye match to get more velocity data.

I have the Xreo C1 and it doesn't capture every shot in Timed fire (5 shots in 20 seconds) or rapid fire (5 shots in 10 seconds)