Jud96
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I know this has probably been discussed before, but I wanted to start this thread to have a good, up to date discussion about this topic. The topic being, what is holding back benchrest growth, popularity, and how do we reach new shooters and get new members.
I shot my first match last April when Ken Hottenstein invited me to Holton to shoot his rifle and use his equipment. I was hooked instantly and dove down the rabbit hole. Previous to this, I had little interest in short range, but after my first match it’s all I have shot and really focused on since then. I’m 27 and the I’ve been the youngest guy at every match I’ve shot the past couple years. I would really like to see some younger guys get into this, and really any new people regardless of age. The sport needs growth.
Having said that, what’s holding people back? I know there’s hundreds if not thousands of people on this forum who have benchrest level rifles and skills that shoot groups and play around with it. Why not shoot a match? I know several people who shoot PRS and spend as much or more than we do in barrels, bullets, powder, optics, equipment, match fees, etc. I also have many more friends who spend thousands on trucks, cars, bikes, side by sides, boats, etc. Obviously they’re not shooters, but they have the time and money for it if they wanted to do it.
So, how do we get more shooters and get the match attendance back up? I’d really like to learn how to help people get started and what is holding them back. Thanks!
I shot my first match last April when Ken Hottenstein invited me to Holton to shoot his rifle and use his equipment. I was hooked instantly and dove down the rabbit hole. Previous to this, I had little interest in short range, but after my first match it’s all I have shot and really focused on since then. I’m 27 and the I’ve been the youngest guy at every match I’ve shot the past couple years. I would really like to see some younger guys get into this, and really any new people regardless of age. The sport needs growth.
Having said that, what’s holding people back? I know there’s hundreds if not thousands of people on this forum who have benchrest level rifles and skills that shoot groups and play around with it. Why not shoot a match? I know several people who shoot PRS and spend as much or more than we do in barrels, bullets, powder, optics, equipment, match fees, etc. I also have many more friends who spend thousands on trucks, cars, bikes, side by sides, boats, etc. Obviously they’re not shooters, but they have the time and money for it if they wanted to do it.
So, how do we get more shooters and get the match attendance back up? I’d really like to learn how to help people get started and what is holding them back. Thanks!