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Nailed it...Reminds me of this old Nike ad.
Guys, it is not the rule I am opposed to. It is the act of editing of a rule before a big match to make happy a certain individual or crowd of people for what they will consider to be an advantage to themselves. If the NRA provides a waiver to the host club authorizing this change in the rules, then so be it. I would like that posted in writing on the clubhouse doors for the entirety of the matches in question.
I do find it concerning that we no longer, in FTR under these misguided rules, have a sensible way to alleviate the problem of uneven firing points. You are doomed to the firing point you are assigned to , level or not. Even though the rules have addressed these issues at length, to make the line an equal playing field, specifically with carpet or like material, I don’t see any way to relieve this condition under these new rules. So, if we really can’t use carpet, the suggested material In the current rules, how do we find relief?
food for thought.
Don't like it? Stay home! Too damn many of you out o' towners anyway!![]()
First, I have not been involved in these discussions at all. That said, I don't think anything nefarious is going on. Here are the current rules without any changes. "In the case of a bipod, the board or plate may be as wide as necessary to accommodate the bipod at its widest point, but not be more than 12” front to rear. It is not permitted to provide tracks for the guidance of bipod feet." I bolded the last part for emphasis. Now, if you have a deep shag rug that creates a groove to guide the bipod feet, is that in compliance with the spirit or letter of the current rules? This is what I think they are addressing since it is what was brought up at the SWNs. Again, I am not the one who brought it up, so save your fire for someone else!![]()
Gents,
Mid is NOT altering the Rules. The language in the Match Director's Bulletin simply clarifies the the intent and spirit of the existing rule. See Rule 3.18. That same language is currently before the High Power Committee for consideration if and when this COVID mess allows such a meeting to take place.
The Rules also allow the Match Director of a National Championship to post the conditions of the match - that's what a Match Director's Bulletin at a National Championship is for. Competitors are always free to fire under protest and have the Protest Committee rule on the issue.
John
There are some very good point in both sides. I completely agree that this portion in italics below is going to cause issues. As written, this is unenforceable. Every shooter who has rubber feet, puts their bipod on the mat , etc. is instantly in violation. Hell you can’t slide a Harris in grass. This may need a creative re-write. Now, clarity could be covered in the match directors bulletin and the safety brief before the match each day but IMO its to late at that point. Shooters need sufficient time to modify their equipment and the morning of isn’t realistic.
The pad surface should be smooth enough to allow the bipod to be moved in any direction without having to lift the rifle or move the pad that the bipod is on.