e-mag - chrony probs

[ashriel28]

I always play with my mag in e-mode, but when i chrony i switch to mechanical mode (to chrony like an RT). But for some reason, when i switch to mechanical mode, invariably the first shot just rolls out of the barrel. after that, everything works fine.

any ideas what this could be?

thanks

[ChucktheMAGician]

Electro-envy?

[Remington]

That's just what ReTro/E-mag/X-valves do on the first shot. I think it happens because there isn't enough pressure in the dump chamber or on the on/off pin. I don't know.

[LaW]

Originally posted by Remington
That's just what ReTro/E-mag/X-valves do on the first shot. I think it happens because there isn't enough pressure in the dump chamber or on the on/off pin. I don't know.

WHAT!?! I have never had that happen ....

[ChucktheMAGician]

Originally posted by LaW
WHAT!?! I have never had that happen ....

Never happens to me either. Short stroking comes to mind but I doubt that's it since you're at the chrono and have enough time to pull a full shot? I was gonna say check your input pressure too, but since it only happens on the first shot I'm lost. Good Luck on getting an answer.

[Remington]

Originally posted by LaW



WHAT!?! I have never had that happen ....

Well, now I'm confused too cause that's what happens to mine and a few others that I know of. The first shot off a ReTro(or like valve) tends to be shot at a lower velocity than the following shots. Beats me.

[ChucktheMAGician]

I always cycle a few drops of oil thru mine before I send the paint thru. Mine may be shooting a bit slower on the first shot too but perhaps by the time I put paint in it's warmed up? Just an idea.

[athomas]

Give the valve a good cleaning. Something may be gummed up.