NW Hunter
Well-Known Member
I thought you all might think my experience would be interesting.
Just used my V3 for the first time today.
1.I set the bayonet between 1/8" & 1/4" below bottom of bullet path.
2. I strapped it on just behind my muzzle brake.
I shot my first two shots and got no reading.
I took .125" of spacers out and shot again..no reading.
The spacer goes back in and I check tightness of bayonet...still tight.
I changed the sensitivity from normal to high. I shoot again, no reading!
I start going through the menu some more and find a battery menu.
I was using 2 CR123 batteries and find out my V3 is programmed for the 9 volt battery. I change it to R123 battery option and shoot... no reading.
Then I notice a battery power meter. I open it up and see that the 2 CR123 batteries are outputting 5.6 volts. I switch batteries and put in a 9 volt. I check the output of the 9 volt and it is 8.6 volts.
I decide to try shooting with the 9 volt. I switch the battery setting to 9 volt and shoot...
EUREKA!!
It reads every time for all remaining shots of the day.
I had just purchased the CR123's for my shoot. I am not sure what the minimum output is needed to get readings, but it must be higher than 5.6 volts!
Randy
Just used my V3 for the first time today.
1.I set the bayonet between 1/8" & 1/4" below bottom of bullet path.
2. I strapped it on just behind my muzzle brake.
I shot my first two shots and got no reading.
I took .125" of spacers out and shot again..no reading.
The spacer goes back in and I check tightness of bayonet...still tight.
I changed the sensitivity from normal to high. I shoot again, no reading!
I start going through the menu some more and find a battery menu.
I was using 2 CR123 batteries and find out my V3 is programmed for the 9 volt battery. I change it to R123 battery option and shoot... no reading.
Then I notice a battery power meter. I open it up and see that the 2 CR123 batteries are outputting 5.6 volts. I switch batteries and put in a 9 volt. I check the output of the 9 volt and it is 8.6 volts.
I decide to try shooting with the 9 volt. I switch the battery setting to 9 volt and shoot... EUREKA!!
It reads every time for all remaining shots of the day.
I had just purchased the CR123's for my shoot. I am not sure what the minimum output is needed to get readings, but it must be higher than 5.6 volts!
Randy
