Guys,
I'm a bit confused. You guys are giving congratulations to everyone except the 4 gun winner who was a rookie. I know that David Reynolds taught him well and that he has been practicing but this was still his first match. I was not there but I understand that he did very well.
I let David have the rifle his son used after he begged me for it for 2 years (my mistake), so I know the rifle is good.
The barrel was also my recommendation and chambered by Billy Stevens so we know the gunsmithing was good. The bullets were by Bart and I know they were good. I'm also sure that David helped in the loading so that was probably good also.
Neverteless he still pulled the trigger and kicked butt on his first match ever.
How are going to get new blood into the sport if we ignore them when they do good?
This hobbie does not pay anything. The only satisfaction you may get is a a piece of wood and a small acknowledgement that you "done good".
Larry Costa