Trying to Quit BR competition

[jamesdmock]

I tried to quit competition several years ago, but friends like Dusty Stevens keep me shooting (on a limited basis). After selling my BAT and the "Mutt" Dusty put together this Panda/Krieger/Jewell/ Edge/NF BR/6mm Dasher. I posted earlier, but my picture was too large, so this is a repeat.

 

[AlNyhus]

Good people like Dusty will help keep you going, James. -Al

"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in". -Michael Corleone

 

[JMayo]

That's a fine looking rifle for sure !

I keep trying to quit also. But I'm addicted to buying shooting supplies, rest and rifles ...
Also The company at the matches is all the human interaction i have

I'd go back to fishing but that is such a lonely hobby.

 

[Ned Ludd]

"You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave"


Hotel California Lyrics
Don Henley / Don Felder / Glenn Frey

 

[davidjoe]

How do we retire from what we do when we retire? Benchrest shooting like Fclass should have a body bag policy, the only way you are leaving it is in one. Same fun it ever was.

Don’t worry about going out on top or legacy. We shooters don’t truly think anyone else is better, and have a dozen reasons why this is true, locked away in the recesses, so there is zero to lose and if you are staying on paper, rock on.

To the degree that we act like we revere the same elite people shooting very small year in and year out, it’s called keeping them on the hamster wheel .

 

[CaptainMal]

Since I got sick in May of last year, nature forced me to retire. Of course I did do a few 600 yard mnatches here and there. Placed high when I felt reasonable.

Now I have given up and am selling all my ... heavy gun stuff. Having another light gun built. Then I can just exert myself hauling one gun, one rest and shoot both light and heavy with just one rifle and keep another in reserve just in case. Simplify. It's another strategy you can use when age or sickness slows you down.

 

[jamesdmock]

I have had a great time shooting for many years. Although my success has been spotted, the best part of the sport is the great friends that I have met over the years. When I was writing for PS Magazine, I was privileged to meet the icons of the sport. For a country boy from rural Louisiana, to meet and talk with men like Mike Walker, Ferris Pindell, Dr. Palmisano, Allen Euber, Tony Boyer, Jim Carmichel, Ed Watson, Walt Berger, George Kelbly, and many, many others is a great honor. Also, there were many notable women including Faye Boyer, Michelle Hart Sutton, and Eunice Berger. Many of the above have passed, but their contributions and memories are still with us.

My days of being even remotely competitive have passed and my health is one factor. I have torticollis (neck) and the titanium plate and screws do not help. Also, my right hip is made of titanium and I have an aortic aneurism. Luckily, I can still shoot and the above infirmities provide a great excuse for my poor scores. Let me use this post to thank all of the folks who have made the BR journey great. Thanks, James Mock

PS- Thanks to the late Dick Wright for helping me get the "gig" with Precision Shooting Magazine.

 

[JEFFPPC]

I have had a great time shooting for many years. Although my success has been spotted, the best part of the sport is the great friends that I have met over the years. When I was writing for PS Magazine, I was privileged to meet the icons of the sport. For a country boy from rural Louisiana, to meet and talk with men like Mike Walker, Ferris Pindell, Dr. Palmisano, Allen Euber, Tony Boyer, Jim Carmichel, Ed Watson, Walt Berger, George Kelbly, and many, many others is a great honor. Also, there were many notable women including Faye Boyer, Michelle Hart Sutton, and Eunice Berger. Many of the above have passed, but their contributions and memories are still with us.

My days of being even remotely competitive have passed and my health is one factor. I have torticollis (neck) and the titanium plate and screws do not help. Also, my right hip is made of titanium and I have an aortic aneurism. Luckily, I can still shoot and the above infirmities provide a great excuse for my poor scores. Let me use this post to thank all of the folks who have made the BR journey great. Thanks, James Mock

PS- Thanks to the late Dick Wright for helping me get the "gig" with Precision Shooting Magazine.

I always have enjoyed reading the articles you and Dick Wright wrote. Shooting is between you and the target. As long as you can put holes in that sucker, keep enjoying it.

 

[JimPag]

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I tried to quit competition several years ago, but friends like Dusty Stevens keep me shooting (on a limited basis). After selling my BAT and the "Mutt" Dusty put together this Panda/Krieger/Jewell/ Edge/NF BR/6mm Dasher. I posted earlier, but my picture was too large, so this is a repeat.

Well James I'm in the same boat that your in but no matter what anyone says, I'm just sick of everything that goes on with the before and after of shooting a match. I am honestly relieved that I don't have to go to matches anymore. I'm finally getting stuff done that I put off because of it. Who knows maybe in a few years I will change my mind but for now I'm glad it's over. The only thing I'm going to miss is most of the guy's that I shoot against. Sounds to me James that your not sick of competing yet because if you were the Pope couldn't convince you too shoot. Good luck with your future endeavors.

 

[jamesdmock]

What a pleasure to meet Mr. Remington, Mike Walker. Mike shot in this SS and he was about 95 years young.

 

[Mulligan]

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What a pleasure to meet Mr. Remington, Mike Walker. Mike shot in this SS and he was about 95 years young.

That’s a great photo James!
Thanks for sharing it. What year was that?
CW

 

[jamesdmock]

On another subject, I shot a few rounds with the new to me Panda Dasher on my Red Neck range. I did not shoot much, but the best of three bullets I tried was Bart's Infinity. More testing to come when the weather cools some.

 

[DaveTooley]

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What a pleasure to meet Mr. Remington, Mike Walker. Mike shot in this SS and he was about 95 years young.

I have to chuckle. Mike with hearing protection. He couldn't hear much of anything by then.

 

[jamesdmock]

I have to chuckle. Mike with hearing protection. He couldn't hear much of anything by then.

Yes, I planned to interview him for the magazine, but his hearing was so poor, that I gave up.

 

[jamesdmock]

That’s a great photo James!
Thanks for sharing it. What year was that?
CW

2003