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Revelation · 01-02-2019, 02:59 PM

Anybody currently using the Garmin Xero A1 ??
looking for someone who is currently using one to get some honest feedback

Thanks

2BigMethod · 01-02-2019, 04:05 PM

Honestly ....cost too much

Calebthelee · 01-02-2019, 11:10 PM

I recently got an A1i. I’ve only got about 100 shots thru it but so far I really like it. Having a clear sight picture is very nice. The process of ranging and having the pin pop up is about 3 seconds, but that’s the initial range—after that, the pin is there until you need to re-range another target.

The setup was surprisingly easy. I’m thinking this will be a game changer for western hunting where you are moving around a lot. If you hunt over a feeder or from a tree stand where you can easily know your ranges, it might be a bit much.

I still need to get a lot more time behind before I can leave a better review, but from the few reviews I’ve read, the A1i seems to be the ticket over the A1. Good luck.

Drop Tine · 01-02-2019, 11:20 PM

I got the A1i this past summer. It took a little time to get used to but I love it. Easy set up, can set it to “pins” mode, and it’s a real game changer when stalk hunting. One bull elk and one pig have been taken; hopefully more to come soon.

Mudslinger · 01-03-2019, 12:05 PM

Just got the A1 but have not put it on yet. Looking forward to trying it!

Gclyde28 · 01-03-2019, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calebthelee

I recently got an A1i. I’ve only got about 100 shots thru it but so far I really like it. Having a clear sight picture is very nice. The process of ranging and having the pin pop up is about 3 seconds, but that’s the initial range—after that, the pin is there until you need to re-range another target.

The setup was surprisingly easy. I’m thinking this will be a game changer for western hunting where you are moving around a lot. If you hunt over a feeder or from a tree stand where you can easily know your ranges, it might be a bit much.

I still need to get a lot more time behind before I can leave a better review, but from the few reviews I’ve read, the A1i seems to be the ticket over the A1. Good luck.

Gamechanger for states that allow it. Some states don't allow electronic devices on archery equipment though.

hubjlj · 01-08-2019, 09:27 PM

Got the A1i for Christmas. Very impressed to this point. Set up was easier than expected. Did not have a shooter come in last weekend of season but have taken several pigs love not having to fumble with a range finder. went from a single pin which i had several animals spook and run out of set sight distance which meant letting off and adjusting the sight. NO more of that just a simple push of a button. the sight is quite longer than my single pin and have yet to find a case to fit it in.

Raypo · 01-08-2019, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gclyde28

Gamechanger for states that allow it. Some states don't allow electronic devices on archery equipment though.

Most states do not. I thought about the purchase but the review I read were pretty bad.

Mudslinger · 01-10-2019, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raypo

Most states do not. I thought about the purchase but the review I read were pretty bad.

Right now I can find only 8 states that this sight is illegal. I may have missed some though.

I think once they see that this sight does not shoot a beam or light like a red dot or others and basically operates like a normal range finder, it will be legal to use almost everywhere. Just my opinion.

I got mine for the spot and stalk Cape Buffalo hunt that i am going on in the next couple of years.

Humper · 01-17-2019, 07:35 PM

Picked up a A1i and have it installed about to begin setup in the next week or so.... first test will be in south Texas in March on a Javi hunt....

Revelation · 01-18-2019, 12:22 PM

Please keep me updated !!!

DWV015 · 01-18-2019, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudslinger

Right now I can find only 8 states that this sight is illegal. I may have missed some though.

I think once they see that this sight does not shoot a beam or light like a red dot or others and basically operates like a normal range finder, it will be legal to use almost everywhere. Just my opinion.

I got mine for the spot and stalk Cape Buffalo hunt that i am going on in the next couple of years.

What states did you find where this is legal?

Double L · 01-18-2019, 02:57 PM

I've owned the A1i for about 7 months. Killed 3 deer with it this past season. Absolutely love the sight.

HDWRENCH · 01-18-2019, 03:09 PM

CO is one state where it is not legal . It falls under the lighted pin deal .

hubjlj · 01-18-2019, 08:34 PM

what bow case do you use with your Xero A1i?

Raypo · 01-19-2019, 12:41 PM

Most of the western states that consume most of my hunting time, it’s illegal in.

01-02-2019, 02:59 PM	#1
Revelation Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Dec 2018	Garmin Xero A1 Anybody currently using the Garmin Xero A1 ?? looking for someone who is currently using one to get some honest feedback Thanks

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01-02-2019, 04:05 PM	#2
2BigMethod Six Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: MILLS CO.	Honestly ....cost too much

01-02-2019, 11:10 PM	#3
Calebthelee Four Point Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DFW	I recently got an A1i. I’ve only got about 100 shots thru it but so far I really like it. Having a clear sight picture is very nice. The process of ranging and having the pin pop up is about 3 seconds, but that’s the initial range—after that, the pin is there until you need to re-range another target. The setup was surprisingly easy. I’m thinking this will be a game changer for western hunting where you are moving around a lot. If you hunt over a feeder or from a tree stand where you can easily know your ranges, it might be a bit much. I still need to get a lot more time behind before I can leave a better review, but from the few reviews I’ve read, the A1i seems to be the ticket over the A1. Good luck.

01-02-2019, 11:20 PM	#4
Drop Tine Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Montgomery, TX Hunt In: Anywhere and anything legal	I got the A1i this past summer. It took a little time to get used to but I love it. Easy set up, can set it to “pins” mode, and it’s a real game changer when stalk hunting. One bull elk and one pig have been taken; hopefully more to come soon.

01-03-2019, 12:05 PM	#5
Mudslinger Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lubbock, TX Hunt In: Kent Co., Stonewall Co., CO, Limpopo RSA	Just got the A1 but have not put it on yet. Looking forward to trying it!

01-08-2019, 09:27 PM	#7
hubjlj Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Dec 2018	Got the A1i for Christmas. Very impressed to this point. Set up was easier than expected. Did not have a shooter come in last weekend of season but have taken several pigs love not having to fumble with a range finder. went from a single pin which i had several animals spook and run out of set sight distance which meant letting off and adjusting the sight. NO more of that just a simple push of a button. the sight is quite longer than my single pin and have yet to find a case to fit it in.

01-17-2019, 07:35 PM	#10
Humper Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Corinth Hunt In: Tom Green Co.	Picked up a A1i and have it installed about to begin setup in the next week or so.... first test will be in south Texas in March on a Javi hunt....

01-18-2019, 12:22 PM	#11
Revelation Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Dec 2018	Please keep me updated !!!

01-18-2019, 02:57 PM	#13
Double L Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belton Hunt In: Texas	I've owned the A1i for about 7 months. Killed 3 deer with it this past season. Absolutely love the sight.

01-18-2019, 03:09 PM	#14
HDWRENCH Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Keller Hunt In: Cisco, San Juan	CO is one state where it is not legal . It falls under the lighted pin deal .

01-18-2019, 08:34 PM	#15
hubjlj Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Dec 2018	what bow case do you use with your Xero A1i?

01-19-2019, 12:41 PM	#16
Raypo Pope & Young Join Date: May 2011 Location: Azle, TX Hunt In: Texas	Most of the western states that consume most of my hunting time, it’s illegal in.