Sling Class Structure

[jelenko]

I thought there was always a restriction on bullet weights for Palma.

 

[mtncwru]

I thought there was always a restriction on bullet weights for Palma.

I knew there was for the international rules, but I didn't recall one for NRA. The charge log indicates they added it this year.

 

[jelenko]

for the international rules, but I didn't recall one for NRA

Oh, right.

 

[Oyster]

The NRA changed something that didn't need to be changed. I guess they felt the need to make people think they are doing something.
Why not keep things simple:
Service- per current rules
Palma- no bullet weight restriction except for international
Any-optics allowed and any caliber under 338

 

[Heavy barrel]

Looking at this year's SWN the best score DIDN'T win the overall. Proving my point that the classes need to be separated.

 

[danny]

Just thinking out loud here & wanted to get some others opinions.

For sling you have Palma, Any/Irons, Any/Any & Optics only and there is only one overall winner. Except for Optics only. They can only win that class. This is very confusing for someone looking to get started.

In F-class you have 2 classes & 2 winners. You don't have any overall winner. Pretty simple.

Why not just have 2 classes in sling?

Using the Southwest Nationals as an example, if you want to shoot Any Rifle you have to have a Palma rifle for Friday, then an Any rifle with iron sights for Saturday & then have a scope for Sunday to be eligible to win the Agg. If you shoot Optics or Any on Friday or Saturday you are out of the Agg & basically shooting for fun.

For people who are just getting into the sport that is expensive & makes travel more of a hassle.

For our older shooters that can't see like they used to that may keep them at home.

If you just have 2 classes, our new could get into it cheaper & easier & our older shooters may keep coming to the matches. And would include the Optics only crowd to be eligible for for the Agg.

Palma is Palma! Nothing wrong with Palma. Leave Palma alone. Love me some Palma. But I've been lucky enough I don't have any vision problems (yet).

I know things are the way they are because that is the way it's always been done but with this one simple change we may be able to keep our older shooters shooting & may be easier to attract new shooters.

What say you? Am I way off base? Go ahead bash me if I wrong, I can take it.

"Sling" is what you put on a rifle and use. I shoot Highpower Rifle, Service Rifle class.

Danny

 

[abishai]

I am planning to start shooting F open with a sling rifle. I think the whole joy stick rests
and tuners have gone too far. I am shooting for enjoyment not a ribbon .