Electronic level for F class

[Bottom Fodder]

A simple bubble level in various forms can be had for as little $25-30. These inexpensive bubble levels can work VERY well to keep the rifle level if set up properly, and the cost is not so expensive as to be prohibitive to large numbers of shooters. I cannot envision how the expensive electronic level shown above would work any better for the intended purpose of keeping the rifle level, even though I admit it would look a lot cooler. The product description implies it is easier to see, and therefore "faster" to use. In any event, the ruling against electronic levels seems a bit capricious to me, but it is what it is.

Nailed it

 

[D-4297]

In all fairness ; this same Rule also applies to the electronic clocks on most Ammo Caddies , too . I almost found that out the hard way at the SWN two years ago . Like most of the clocks , it was Beeping at the end of time , and it has since been chocked into permanent silence .

 

[ballisticdaddy]

Here's a "just maybe" answer to the question . Supposed they "allowed" the Electronic level . Exactly how many minutes does anyone think it would be , before someone would be filing a protest that "THEY" couldn't have their Lab on the line , because So & So is using a E-Level ? The rule says NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ! Why is that so difficult to understand ? Eliminates the debate .

I seem to remember some people wanting to stretch the rules on front "Base Boards" for TR , too . And I heard some say , "But it's always been legal at our home club , so why isn't it legal for the Nationals" ? The answer was simple . READ THE RULE !

Pretty sure most of us "understand" your point and the rules but that does not mean they or the NRA makes any sense. I was present at the SWN when it was an issue as some of the TR guys had bipod boards that had surfaces that eventually created tracks. Rules are rules but sometimes they might need to be reviewed and possibly altered. How many shooters wear watches that are digital, how many shooters have their smart phones with them on the line....is that really cheating? Is having a chrono on the line going to help you post better scores or a higher x count?

 

[sdean]

Why? What is their reasoning?

Like gun laws once you have one change then the floodgates open..
There are ways to change the rules if you are that passioned about it.

 

[Warren Dean]

Who do I go to? The board members. Waye L? Rules committee? Who decides this crap? Non shooters?
Life Member here...

Figure it out. Ask all of them if needs be. The only good answer to your question will come from the powers that be.

 

[Warren Dean]

Just for you, Denys.

 

[sfinn1]

Well, it's pretty obvious that tablets and cell phones should not be on the line during firing. Go figure.
We need to get back to "ramrods must be attached" and "wind up timers only permitted".

 

[Ned Ludd]

Well, it's pretty obvious that tablets and cell phones should not be on the line during firing. Go figure.
We need to get back to "ramrods must be attached" and "wind up timers only permitted".

You know...we really didn't have these kinds of problems before electricity.

Edited to add: that's not completely true. I do remember a line official once having to tell Ben Franklin he couldn't fly his kite to power his electric timer.

 

[ATFIV]

Holland Level setup correctly and go shooting.

 

[dthomas]

Well, it's pretty obvious that tablets and cell phones should not be on the line during firing. Go figure.
We need to get back to "ramrods must be attached" and "wind up timers only permitted".

With the cell phones and tablets being illegal what do they expect us to use for electronic targets? I do understand why they don't want electronic devices that can communicate on the line but also agree with some that say some of the rules are outdated. But if you want to play the game you have to follow the rules and as long as they are the same for everyone then they are fine.

 

[glockaholic]

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I didn't realize that Lab Radars are now permitted. Good to know.

 

[sdean]

I didn't realize that Lab Radars are now permitted. Good to know.

What part of prohibited am I missing?

 

[Ned Ludd]

I didn't realize that Lab Radars are now permitted. Good to know.

Actually, chronographs are prohibited:

 

[Warren Dean]

I didn't realize that Lab Radars are now permitted. Good to know.

Nope.