bichettereds
Silver $$ Contributor
IBS score allows 10.5 and 13.5lb rifles. Most shoot a 13.5 and the 10.5s are still allowed and records are counted. Not sure why this can't be done in group too. Just let them shoot at the same time, side by side. Records wouldn't have to be addressed at all. Shoot a record w/ a 10.5lb gun...you still just set a record.
I’m sure you’re aware but for others who may not be, in short range group (IBS and NBRSA) you can, and most do, use a LV 10.5lb in both classes. You just can’t use a HV 13.5lb in the LV class.
So if a new shooter came along and was interested in group shooting I’d recommend a LV gun and they could shoot sporter, LV and HV in IBS and NBRSA group, UBR, and IBS and NBRSA score (probably not optimal on the latter two). Seems like the most flexible rig there and still optimal in group and UBR. No? No need to change the rules or buy a bunch of rifles.