ShotMarker or Silver Mountain

[MarkTrew]

I have owned a couple SMT devices. The original S10 and the G2. Each was a trial, sometimes they just plain choose not to work when I was at the range. The Canadian manufacturer, to his credit came to our local club and checked multiple devices, including mine. The next day, at a match, my SMT did not work. I had a very long history of malfunctions. I have a very long history of unfilled promises from Silver Mountain.

This year I have a Shotmarker. It has worked every time I was using it.

An earlier post in this thread referenced the ability of units to work with other units. With proper set-up, both SMT and Shotmarker devices work about equal.

There have been several clubs that have switched FROM aSilver Mountain to a Shotmarker. A trouble free operation is important on match day.

The calibration of each target frame is important. It is much quicker, easier and straightforward with a Shotmarker than a SMT.

Like Stumpy, I have used numerous systems. For a club setting the Hex is more accurate because it is an enclosed system. This type of system is capable of Olympic type precision requirements. The Suis and Meyton system are similar to the Hex and are a joy to use. Unfortunately the cost is more.

The open microphone system is, inherently, not as accurate. For the investment shooters will find the Shotmarker adds fun to their shooting.

There are reasons the Shotmarker is in demand, it works and is well supported.

Mark Trew

 

[rardoin]

^^^^ I’ll fix it for you Mark ^^^^
“A well maintained closed sensor target, such as a Hexta, are capable of more accuracy under all conditions than an open sensor target. It has been demonstrated under match conditions that poorly maintained membranes on a closed system can cause gross errors. Open systems are much cheaper than closed hence their prevalence at ranges/personal use. I have had no issues with my Shotmarker that were not pilot induced.

 

[243Mendoza]

SMT has the option of IPSIC target. Good for rattle battle practice at 500 and 600.

 

[DR_2297]

After suffering through SMT G2 debacles for a few years most competitors in Michigan who have purchased personal systems (me included) and all clubs that have purchased systems have gone Shotmarker. They are deployed for ATC, mid range and long range. I have been very pleased with performance everywhere I have shot. The only issue we have had to work out is rapid fire shot loss and that by and large has been taken care of by firing odd/even firing points for rapid fire. My new SM should be here Wednesday and I am looking to purchase 10 more to deploy at clubs where I run matches. It is a win win for everyone.

 

[MarkTrew]

To 243 Mendoza, have you approached Adam about making that target available?

MarkTrew

 

[243Mendoza]

To 243 Mendoza, have you approached Adam about making that target available?

MarkTrew

Not yet. I wonder if the target file format is the same for both systems?