SHOT Show: Oehler Model 35P Chronograph Lives On
Though it is a 20-year-old design, the Oehler Model 35P Chronograph remains one of the best chronographs on the market. By employing three screens instead of two, the 35P takes two (2) measurements of each shot — adding an extra measure of reliability. It has very simple controls, so you don’t need to bring a 100-page manual to the range. The Model 35P features an integrated printer that conveniently records every shot and calculates Average Velocity, SD and ES for your strings. We like having the “hard-copy” output from our tests. This way we can simply staple the our paper record to the target and nothing gets lost.
Model 35P is Back in Production
Oehler Research decided to phase out the model 35P Proof Chronograph a few years back. But consumer demand never abated. In fact, the prices of used units started to climb. So Ken Oehler decided to bring back the model 35P, and we’re glad he did. In the video below Ken explains that the Model 35P is back in regular production, now that his company has found a source for printer components. The Model 35P, complete with printer, skyscreens, and mounting rail costs $575.00. Ken told us “If we knew how to make them cheaper, we would … but we make ‘em so they work.”
If you already own or use a Model 35P, be sure to watch the video through to the end. In the last minute, Ken Oehler demonstrates how to position the metal support that holds the paper roll. Putting this support in place can be tricky to say the least. But the video shows how to accomplish the task quickly, without losing your temper.
Another helpful tip, provided by Ken’s wife, will help you feed the paper into the machine. Simply take the end of the paper and fold both left and right sides in toward the middle, forming a ‘V’ (like the nose of a paper airplane). This will then advance much easier through the printer’s internal spools when you load new paper.
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Tags: 35P, Chronograph, Oehler, Printer, Proof Channel, Skyscreen
The 35P was a great chronograph in its day, I owned one. But the design is old and lacks several features that should be considered mandatory today. (i.e.: infrared screens, faster clock rate and computer interface)
If retaining paper is the preferred archiving method, the 35P will do a good job. I do not retain paper targets and store all data in digital format. For those who wish to use digital storage, ignore lighting conditions and have higher confidence in the recorded velocity, the 35P is not the best choice.
LOL! at the paper roll hanger! It’s funny to watch a handful of guys each take a turn at trying to get that metal thing on there correctly. It’s funny until it’s your turn… then you get angry because you can’t figure it out either