Reflecting and questioning why and how we do things is vital for any organisation that plans to exist into the future. And in the case of Target Shooting in Australia it is as timely as it is vitally needed because Target rifle (the discipline as we now it now) is dying.
bsouthernau wrote:Matt P wrote:I think it’s a terrible idea to start “discussions” to get people talking about change, much better idea to do nothing and continue on with the sports slow death !!!
Couldn't agree more Matt. I've just reviewed my posts in this thread and still think I made reasoned comment. Nowhere did I decry the NRAA for raising the idea which I still don't think is a good one.
We'd be better off pondering the bullet tax and name change papers.
Barry
I started shooting by getting into Target Rifle and shot the .308 for 7yrs before I decided to explore F-class and other shooting disciplines (psr, service rifle, F-O and F-TR etc..) and calibers (.223, .280AI, 6.5x55,.308). Based on my observations in my relatively short shooting career, The one thing about F-class and Target Rifle, more so than in other disciplines, is that the ability to read the conditions, perform under pressure and know your equipment Will not change with addition of a new calibre. Champions who are masters of the .308/.223 and understand in fine detail how those calibers perform and are effected by the environment on any given range will likely still be winning championships. It doesn’t matter whether you are winding 4MOA with .308 or 3.25MOA with a 6BR; knowing precisely what your wind calls are from shot to shot are what matters.
All a new calibre will do is open the door wider to new potential competition shooters who may have have preference for 6mm cartridge and it’s characteristics over the more established .308 and .223.