I've been using a magnetospeed V3 for a little over a year. Shortly after getting it and using it on a wiser precision mount - I got a projectile strike on the bayonet. I got complacent and didn't double check the spacing. My fault entirely.
Anyways - I've been using the unit almost weekly ever since with no issues, until recently.
About a month ago I was shooting and it started giving me "sensor" errors, and cutting off, and doing other funky things. I changed the batteries which helped me get through the rest of the session. I took note that it was over 95 degrees outside.
next time out a week later, also hot as hell - same problem. So now i'm trying to figure out WTF.
I take it out a third time (on a much cooler day) - no issues.
next outing - 95+ degrees - issues again. shade moves over me - issues go away. what the hell? heat should not have any affect on the function of the unit.
I email Ryan and he confirms heat should not have any affect.
I take it out again on 95+ degree day and unit is acting crazy. sensor errors, crazy speeds high and low, cutting off. so i email Ryan again and he answers me ASAP. I let him know the problem is persistent and not going away, can i send it in for him to look at. I finally mention the projectile strike from last year. He immediately says "yup, that's your problem - seen it many times. and it usually is delayed months before user starts seeing issues.
my best theory is that the imperfections/cracks caused by the projectile strike are made worse when the unit is extremely hot. when the bayo is cool and not "expanding" from the hot days - the issues don't surface. I could be wrong - but it definitely appears temperature sensitive. but only because of the existing imperfections in the bayonet from the strike
so - in short - if you have a bayo strike and the unit is still functioning for you - just beware that it might give you problems down the road. Replacement bayonets are $182 shipped. expensive mistake.
Always double check your spacing!
shout out to Ryan at Magnetospeed for being responsive. New bayo ordered today.
Anyways - I've been using the unit almost weekly ever since with no issues, until recently.
About a month ago I was shooting and it started giving me "sensor" errors, and cutting off, and doing other funky things. I changed the batteries which helped me get through the rest of the session. I took note that it was over 95 degrees outside.
next time out a week later, also hot as hell - same problem. So now i'm trying to figure out WTF.
I take it out a third time (on a much cooler day) - no issues.
next outing - 95+ degrees - issues again. shade moves over me - issues go away. what the hell? heat should not have any affect on the function of the unit.
I email Ryan and he confirms heat should not have any affect.
I take it out again on 95+ degree day and unit is acting crazy. sensor errors, crazy speeds high and low, cutting off. so i email Ryan again and he answers me ASAP. I let him know the problem is persistent and not going away, can i send it in for him to look at. I finally mention the projectile strike from last year. He immediately says "yup, that's your problem - seen it many times. and it usually is delayed months before user starts seeing issues.
my best theory is that the imperfections/cracks caused by the projectile strike are made worse when the unit is extremely hot. when the bayo is cool and not "expanding" from the hot days - the issues don't surface. I could be wrong - but it definitely appears temperature sensitive. but only because of the existing imperfections in the bayonet from the strike
so - in short - if you have a bayo strike and the unit is still functioning for you - just beware that it might give you problems down the road. Replacement bayonets are $182 shipped. expensive mistake.
Always double check your spacing!
shout out to Ryan at Magnetospeed for being responsive. New bayo ordered today.
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