Bottom gun, the skyscreens are for sunny days. A clear sky doesn't transmit as much light to the sensors as a cloudy sky does. The skyscreens are there to be illuminated by the direct sun.
I keep mine out about 15 feet or so. Any closer and I get error readings from the muzzle blast.
Dick
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