Yeah, nah. If the frames are stable (built properly) and square, and the measurements are correct, there is zero difference. I’d venture to say there is more subjective difference between pullers’ scoring than is on the electronic targets.
Things I like:
Everyone has the same pit service, even at the end of the match, as electronics don’t get tired.
An electronic target doesn’t mess up putting a paddle in the wrong spot.
An electronic target scores exactly the same for everyone. If it’s an X on target 3, it will be an X on target 14.
If you really want to get anal, you can set it for the bullet diameter. We set ours to .264 and let it rip. “Oh no, that’s not fair to the guys shooting .30s.” .308 - .264= 0.044. Now, divide 0.044 by 2 and you get 0.022. That’s your margin of error. A human stands a greater chance of making this error due to a judgement call. Many line cutters are judgement calls, and a machine will call it the same every time. A person will not, and multiple persons certainly will not.
There is not a spotter taking up real estate on the X-ring. This is just a personal thing I have. I can shoot much better on electronic targets for whatever reason, and I think the spotter is part of the reason. At the end of an electronic match, the holes are exactly where they were scored. Working as intended. And it always will if the frames are built right.
Kids and people unable to pull targets can join in on the fun.
You don’t feel like you’ve been digging post holes with magic sticks all day at the end of the day with electronic targets.
No pit change confusion. No pit changes at all. Matches are more efficient.
At the end of a match, you’re not feeling like all you want to do is take a shower and go to bed.
I hate pulling targets. I’m on the youngish side of competitors and in pretty decent shape. I work hard at work and I don’t see the point in working hard when I’m playing, especially when there are better options. I was told “you’re young, you’re supposed to be able to do something all day.” I can and I do, when I’m being paid for it or having fun. Digging post holes behind a hill all day isn’t fun. Shooting and running my mouth with other competitors is.
Things I don’t like:
Nothing. If everything is set up properly, it will work as advertised. If I can teach a bunch of Mississippi rednecks how it works, I can teach anyone. Being a Mississippi redneck, I am somewhat of an expert in that field.
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