Addition of Unlimited Rifle (Rail Guns) to the IBS Long Range Disciplines

[Dusty Stevens]

All,
I have received a multitude of questions via email, PM, texts, and phone calls supporting unlimited as a new discipline.
Of all the conversations, I feel two are important to share here on an open forum.
To be clear, we are only talking about the proposed Unlimited Class here.

1) In the draft Agenda Item above, suppressors are included as allowable in competition. To be honest, I am not sure they are legal in all states that host IBS matches. I have heard concern that some suppressors may not be able to handle the fast firing rate from an unlimited rifle. I do not know, but I do know some of the forum members will know, and am hoping they weigh in on this.

2) Electronics, whether it be electronic wind meters, or other gizmos (not triggers).
I really think this is unlimited...... advancing the sport is a good thing. (We are not talking about cameras or down range scoring systems here.)

Any thoughts, concerns, or comments?

CW

Suppressors with a good design (titanium blast baffle) are rated for full auto fire

 

[Terry]

Have any of you considered the impact on Shooter of the Year?

 

[JamesnTN]

Suppressors with a good design (titanium blast baffle) are rated for full auto fire

This is true and they are double and sometimes triple the price of many well known cans. Also even the titanium cans has to be inspected after so many rounds.
I personally was at a range where a major brand can manufacturer was doing a demo on one of their high end cans when it exploded in a rapid fired session. Later they admitted it was supposed to been set aside and inspected due to it being installed on a machine gun a few weeks prior. Luckily no one was at either side when the can let go but it got everyone’s attention.

 

[Mulligan]

IBS members,
This is up for a vote now, thanks to all the folks who have contributed to this conversation. All the comments over the last couple of years has helped us craft a good proposal.
Thanks again
CW