A factory rifle class for benchrest shooting has been cussed and discussed without progress for many years. Some good ideas have been proposed as well as some solid thoughts concerning the viability of those good ideas. As I see it, the greatest issue with a factory class is defining a factory rifle and maintain the concept or intent. I submit that such a definition is not necessary and that the field can be leveled regardless of equipment and available cash money. We drew the box around equipment and never ventured outside that box.
If Joe Haller didn't invent the following concept I'm going to give him credit for it anyway. Leveling the equipment field can be accomplished with the target. Below, is such a target and the rules are simple. Record target left, sighters on the right. Think about it for a while in terms of a level field and then let's talk....
Rules:
Shoot anything you want.
Shoot anywhere you want.
Quit shooting anytime you want
If any shot touches black (plugs black) anywhere on the record block, your score is zero.
One shot per bull. No penalty for extra shots but they don't count.
You have 30 minutes.
Viewing other's targets while shooting is encouraged.
If Joe Haller didn't invent the following concept I'm going to give him credit for it anyway. Leveling the equipment field can be accomplished with the target. Below, is such a target and the rules are simple. Record target left, sighters on the right. Think about it for a while in terms of a level field and then let's talk....
Rules:
Shoot anything you want.
Shoot anywhere you want.
Quit shooting anytime you want
If any shot touches black (plugs black) anywhere on the record block, your score is zero.
One shot per bull. No penalty for extra shots but they don't count.
You have 30 minutes.
Viewing other's targets while shooting is encouraged.