Does Freedom Benchrest allow 40 pound steel plate rear rests?

[quest450]

@tom

I'm all for innovation and shooting smaller whatever it takes as long as is within the rules of the sanctioning body as I pointed it out in post #2 in this thread replaying to the OP who seems to have an issue with heavy plates and mechanical rear rests, as Jim Bauer stated "Innovation, experimentation, progression and learning about shooting smaller groups is why Freedom Benchrest was started" and there's nothing that prohibits using such a devices if I'm reading the rules correctly
I'm gonna have to take a closer look at the Ransom setup this offseason, it's very interesting.

I do have a question for you though...is 5-6 minutes an ample time to set it all up correctly, that's the amount of time allowed for setup during most national events

 

[Rat Rifle]

@tom

I'm all for innovation and shooting smaller whatever it takes as long as is within the rules of the sanctioning body as I pointed it out in post #2 in this thread replaying to the OP who seems to have an issue with heavy plates and mechanical rear rests, as Jim Bauer stated "Innovation, experimentation, progression and learning about shooting smaller groups is why Freedom Benchrest was started" and there's nothing that prohibits using such a devices if I'm reading the rules correctly
I'm gonna have to take a closer look at the Ransom setup this offseason, it's very interesting.

I do have a question for you though...is 5-6 minutes an ample time to set it all up correctly, that's the amount of time allowed for setup during most national events

My “cardboard” mat is an attempt to minimize set up time, which I intend as a courtesy to the RSO and every shooter on the line. IMO, that is the only advantage that it offers. I understand, and do not disagree with Dave’s concerns with the rear rest. However, in My short 7 years at this game, I have not witnessed any one thing that offered an outright advantage over everyone else. We have all attended matches where a Light Gun beat all the Heavy Guns for Score and Group.

For what it’s worth … Jim Hoffman

 

[tom]

I do have a question for you though...is 5-6 minutes an ample time to set it all up correctly, that's the amount of time allowed for setup during most national events

Yes, that's about what it takes from the time the bench is cleared and ready.

Tom

 

[Canuckienns]

Mark. I watched that video when you posted. Yes, something like that will probably be used by many in the future. Affordable to most.