The 6400 aggregate over four days is only eight (8) targets per day (20 record shots per target). For sling shooters, it is the ultimate challenge of endurance, reading conditions and consistent technique.
What Mike was referring to was that the NRA eliminated the 50 yard match entirely, stating that it "did not have any significance" among a host of other reasons why, none of which were supported by the vast majority of the shooters.
F-class with metallic sights would be another avenue for a challenging match, or possibly a sub-category if approved by the match sponsor. I don't see why it would not be a serious possibility. For reference, in smallbore conventional prone, there have only been two (2) perfect scores. The first was fired over 30 years ago and the last one was fired a little over 2 years ago at the Mid-Atlantic 6400 Prone Championship held in Palmyra, PA. The gentleman who shot that score fired metallic sights all the way through the match - over 4 days - when he could have used a scope during the last 2 days.
For the ASSA 2018 Smallbore F-Class Championships, if there are enough competitors in each category, I believe that we would certainly consider presenting awards for Open and TR.
Break time is over....I need to get back to the rules.....
Keep forwarding your suggestions!
thx
Ken
ASSA Secretary/Treasurer