Stuart
Re-read the topic heading -"ExtraVision 3rd 1000yd BR International Postal Match Results"
That’s right we are talking and referring to an International Competition and International rules, so in reality the Australian rules which you refer to are meaningless and in fact embarrassing from an International perspective.
You are entitled to your opinion, as in anyone else on this matter.
We began this International 1000yd BR competition for many reasons, some of which were to try and regain our International credibility and re-establish our International Affiliations with the IBS.
Which, by the way, we have successfully achieved without any input or assistance from you.
As you would or should know the IBS will not recognise any 1000yd BR competition in which marked and blind results are directly compared.
They do not permit it and they believe it is CHEATING to mark and show the location of shots on the target as they are progressively shot in the record period.
And in International competitions I support their stand and principles.
In the 1000yd BR rules that you drafted, no reference or allowance for International Competitions has been made. Care to comment or explain why this omission occurred?
Dan Lynch shot his group blind and it is therefore an Australian record for International rules or for Australian Blind shooting.
Most seem to support and accept the premise and need for Australian LRBR to develop and reinforce our international affiliations. We have demonstrated it is possible to achieve this, through our International 1000yd BR postal matches with the USA.
Sadly, like many other omissions and oversights, we cannot achieve the above aims, within the bounds of the existing Australian 1000yd BR rules .
We have an ongoing relationship with the IBS in which we share results and other information. In fact at all levels of the IBS, we have and continue to receive support and recognition in what we are trying to do to foster and develop 1000yd BR domestically and internationally.
If you or anyone else cannot appreciate, acknowledge or understand what and why we continue to do what we are doing, then that’s not our problem.
You seem to conveniently ignore that you were prepared to set a precedent by ignoring the existing NRAA 1000yd BR rules in 2004 when you approved and established the marked target shooting style.
Therefore, would it not be seen to be hypocritical for you to attempt to direct me or anyone else that we should now follow the inequitable Australian rules that exist today?
It has not worked since 2004 and I guess it ain’t gonna work now or in the future!!
Marked Target Australian 1000yd BR shooting results are not recognised or sanctioned in either the NBRSA, IBS or Williamsport 1000yd BR organisations or in our Postal Matches and will continue to remain excluded indefinitely.
Regardless, of what you say or do, on the local domestic scene in Australian 1000yd BR circles, the participating clubs are able to run their matches as they see fit.
Other’s can speak for themselves, at Narromine Dubbo we do not accept or delude ourselves that blind and marked are equitable in degree of difficulty.
Therefore in the interests of equity and sportsmanship we run and categorise them as separate events. Competitors are free to
CHOOSE as to the manner they wish to shoot.
We support, provide recognition and respect the right for competitors to shoot in either style, and it seems that, given the apparent enjoyment and feedback from our competitors on the days we have conducted matches, it is progressing somewhat satisfactorily!!!!
Although I could be imagining this!!!!!
Additionally, we also recognise that the additional difficulties that are faced by competitors who attempt to use 308 or 223 calibres in 1000yd BR competition and provide them supplementary levels of reward and recognition.
They are able to use their F class rifles with or without bi pods in our Standard class events and they appear to enjoy the opportunity to experience 1000yd BR without having to build and purchase another rifle.
Another area of competitor interest and potential growth, which you were and are unable to consider, understand or incorporate in the Australian 1000yd BR rules.
You make reference to the
Smiley’s
that were another initiative that was introduced to encourage and recognise extremely high levels of 1000yd BR achievement.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I can’t seem to see where this important facet of sportsmanship is included in the rules you refer too?
Maybe it is just me, but I believe that in any International, National or Local level Club sporting competition, that they should have regulated and set rule standards that are based on sportsmanship and ensure fairness to all.
I am not alone in the assessment that the existing 1000yd BR rules do not satisfy these basic parameters.
Today ,in Australian society, at all levels, there are governing agencies and standards in place that ensure that inequity cannot be legislated, enforced or accepted in the workplace, community, sport or any other activity. Something else, which may need some additional thought, either now or in the future!
Stuart, in the interests of developing and increasing the profile and participation of this wonderful challenging and unique shooting discipline, from a Domestic and International perspective, perhaps you need to reconsider and accept the existing situation as it exists in Australia for LRBR.
We all have to be accountable and accept responsibility for our words and deeds in the past.
I have no problem being judged by others for what I have said and done in regard to Australian and International 1000yd BR.
So in reality, care to explain just what your real problem or concerns are?
If it is a crime to attempt to:-
• Restore, promote and increase the domestic and international credibility of Australian 1000yd BR
• Recognise and understand that it is not equitable to directly compare blind and marked target 1000yd BR.
• Respect the right of competitors to choose which method of shooting they prefer within domestic competitions and provide appropriate prizes/rewards for their efforts.
• Introduce other incentives that reward and recognise achievement in LRBR.
• Attempt to encourage, introduce and promote interest and participation in Australian 1000yd BR
• Etc etc etc.
Then I guess I won’t be the only person pleading guilty to the above.
If you or anyone wish to continue this discussion, debate or whatever, how about you consider starting an equivalent topic on the LRBR site on benchrest.com.
justify and explain to them how superior and more equitable the Australian rules are when compared to the American rules.
I look forward to seeing the American reaction.
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