Oehler Research · Accessories and Spares
Black Side Rail
Lateral locating part for the Skyscreen sensor; keeps the measurement geometry consistent.
The black side rail holds the Skyscreen sensor's lateral position on the standard rail. It looks like a plastic strip, but it is an accuracy part: consistent screen spacing and attitude set the velocity accuracy, and a sideways shift or tilt changes the light path the bullet actually crosses. Replace a bent or lost side rail with the factory part rather than improvising one. It fits without tools. Sold as a replacement part for Skyscreen III, for use with Oehler's standard 4 ft rail and tripod system.
Overview
Every part of the mounting system defines the measurement geometry. The main rail sets the spacing of the three screens along the line of fire; the side rail sets each screen's position and attitude across it. If a screen shifts or tilts, the bullet crosses away from the designed light path, the trigger instant no longer matches the nominal plane, and shot-to-shot repeatability falls. Repeatability is the basis of ammunition consistency testing, so the side rail counts as an accuracy part: replace it with the factory part when bent, cracked or lost. It fits and removes without tools. Black, for Oehler's standard 4 ft rail and tripod system.
Key specifications
| Use | Lateral fixing and locating part for the Skyscreen sensor |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility | Used with Oehler's standard 4 ft rail and tripod system |
| Fitting | Tool-free, quick release |
| Type | Accuracy-related mounting part; replace with the factory part when bent or lost |
Features
Holds the screen's lateral position
Keeps the bullet crossing on the designed light path, which is what makes shot-to-shot repeatability possible.
Tool-free, quick release
Fast setup and teardown at the range with no extra tools to carry.
Fits the standard rail and tripods
Drops straight into an existing Oehler 4 ft rail setup.
Locating function and applications
Geometry · GEOMETRY
Setup geometry sets repeatability
The main rail defines spacing along the line of fire; the side rail defines position and attitude across it.
Range · RANGE
Ranges and proving grounds
Outdoor velocity, time-of-flight and impact work needs sensors that tolerate sun, dust and muzzle blast, and a controller that runs all day.
QA
Ammunition line QA
Batch sampling and type approval need a repeatable baseline; per-shot records support trends and traceability.
R&D
Development and load validation
Comparing loads, bullet profiles and barrels only works when the system's own uncertainty is far below the differences under test.
Options and configuration
The side rail is a mounting spare, supplied at factory quotation. Ask for the quantity you need; Evencat confirms lead time.
Standard (included)
Options and extensions
Service and support
Downloads
- Manufacturer product pageOehler Research · Full specifications
- Skyscreen III product pageOehler Research · Full specifications
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