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Tim N
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Re: National Queens blog 2015

#76 Postby Tim N » Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:47 am

Can someone explain the Bisley shoot, was it 2 shooters at a time or more?
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Re: National Queens blog 2015

#77 Postby ShaneG » Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:02 am

Hi Richard
The squadding worked extremely well except for one issue to be solved.
Each target had 2 details. One TR and the other F class.
We we're assigned targets/ details/ position each day.
We shot that order all day.
The details rotated each day so if F class was detail 1 on day 1
And shot first they dropped to bottom of board next day.
The TR details averaged 6 per target.
Their positions were assigned as per grade and their NRAA %.
Thus say #1,#2,#3 were likely all A grade but varying percentages.
All shooters of a detail had to complete the range before the other detail began.
This brought the F class closer together if we were 2nd detail.
The F detail could begin with FO, then FA or FB, then F/TR for example.
It was great to see a full line of scopes again!
Unfortunately my camera had 2 flat batteries!
I think Jenni may have some photos?
And we did not have our resident FNQ reporter- Josh Cox present!!
So this was the fairest condition to compete for any Australian event
I have attended.
I would hope all other Queens take note of the work the NRAA
And Catherine Berry and Mark Fairbairn put into this system.
The main problem was not changing position the #7,#8 were scoring
For #9 and then having to switch ranges and score and check score again.
With this system the #1 needs to set up the new board ready for them.
Some of the TR guys needed a chat to get this happening.
Shane
PS Mace cup was 2 to a target
4 FO, 4 FS, 2 F/TR
2+15 convertible, 45 sec per shot and you score for the other shooter
Had to get into a rhythmn

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Re: National Queens blog 2015

#78 Postby williada » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:42 am

This style of shooting is a game changer for F class and other classes who have never experienced a competition where you had to get the shot off within 45 seconds, like dare I say it, in the old days in Fullbore. It fairer because most shooters can be squadded to shoot in the same conditions and the luck of the draw is reduced.

The Bisley style will improve the condition reading skills of the individual shooter and the reflex action of waiting and shooting on a set condition or window will become a thing of the past, except in team shooting. It will be back to school for mental arithmetic for many who are new to the game and you will be kept on the ball by your fellow shooter for whom you have to score as you shoot.

You will have to make sure your rifles have perfect zeros, and any fumbling or target misses will be a great penalty due to time constraints. This means you will have to be prepared in advance, as well as preparing a tune for a barrel that cools. After all, it is a competition that enables the best person to win. It is a challenge and most people need that after they have mastered the basics whether it be through grading in some classes or open slather in FTR and F Open.

This squadding method can only improve information sharing and social interaction. David.

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Re: National Queens blog 2015

#79 Postby AlanF » Mon Jun 22, 2015 10:53 am

Bisley style - bring it on! Its good to see the NRAA take the lead on something. Now its up to the S & T associations and local clubs to run with it. Just one or two events on the calendar is enough for starters. The growth of F/TR shows that international competition is important to a significant number of F-Classers. We're going to be outclassed by the Poms, South Africans and Canadians if we don't take Bisley style seriously.

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Re: National Queens blog 2015

#80 Postby plumbs7 » Tue Jun 23, 2015 3:36 pm

1000 yd scores are up on the Nraa site , match 22. Was close !
Regards Graham.


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