Wildcat scope rail stability

[Stone02]

I do not own a Wildcat so my concern is based solely on pictures and description from various magazines.

My query: why does the scope rail, connected directly to the air cylinder, not cause zero shift problems ?

 

[TonyT]

I believe all the bullpups,such as the Cricket,Vulcan, etc., have it mounted to the air tube. I do not see any issues with my Cricket,s.

 

[steppenwulf]

no issues with my 22 WC

 

[Stone02]

OK, thanks for that. I guess that the air tube expansion/contraction with air pressure must somehow not be transmitted to the scope rail.

 

[MarkUK]

It could be that the connection between the cylinder and the rail is also a fixed connection to the barrel, so any distortion due to cylinder expansion will be transmitted the same amount to rail and barrel alike.
My zeros have been pretty solid.

Another thought: I think that the rail is reversible (have not tested yet) This could make fitting stable nightvision or camera equipment a cinch.
On my setup, the eye relief would leave my face comfortably behind the protruding rail if the camera/NV is fitted (when needed) on a reach mount.

A reversed rail may also enable use of a large objective scope, without having to use high mounts. Better if you prefer the tighter cheek weld on the flat 'comb' with lower mounts.

 

[CORKY]

Yes the dovetail 'scope rail can be turned round, only two screws to remove, so when the FX picatinny rail accessory arrives, it will be a simple fitting