In a previous thread TKH mentioned we set some goals for ourselves.
My 1st year shooting introduced me to the 50/50 site & the scoreline. I don't remember where I finished but it was south of 125. I do remember that.
Not surprising given the equipment I was using. A little Savage I thought would compete,the smallest, cheapest Caldwell rest they make, & some Wolf, no flags.
So my goal the next year was to get better equipment obviously. I did in a couple Winchesters but with the same rest & ammo basicly. My results were better. People actually spoke to me that year! But still south of 100 in the List.
So, the next year, more equipment was needed. Definitely a rest, & maybe my 1st "bench" gun. Both were obtained along with some flags that weren't very good (not yours Ray), & my 1st goal was set. Finish in the top 100.
Let me tell ya, that was the most miserable year of shooting I'd ever had. I put to much pressure on myself & it became NOT fun. I did finally in August that year say to hell with the list, let the cards fall where the may. I think I finished 98th or something. Think Savage.
I did however meet some great guys that year whom I consider friends. That was what made it worthwhile for me to continue on.
Along came last year. My only goal: Learn something, Have Fun. I did both along with meeting some more great people.
This years goal: Same as last.
I wonder what your goals are? What are some of the top shooters goals?
Good luck in '15
keith
My 1st year shooting introduced me to the 50/50 site & the scoreline. I don't remember where I finished but it was south of 125. I do remember that.
Not surprising given the equipment I was using. A little Savage I thought would compete,the smallest, cheapest Caldwell rest they make, & some Wolf, no flags.
So my goal the next year was to get better equipment obviously. I did in a couple Winchesters but with the same rest & ammo basicly. My results were better. People actually spoke to me that year! But still south of 100 in the List.
So, the next year, more equipment was needed. Definitely a rest, & maybe my 1st "bench" gun. Both were obtained along with some flags that weren't very good (not yours Ray), & my 1st goal was set. Finish in the top 100.
Let me tell ya, that was the most miserable year of shooting I'd ever had. I put to much pressure on myself & it became NOT fun. I did finally in August that year say to hell with the list, let the cards fall where the may. I think I finished 98th or something. Think Savage.
I did however meet some great guys that year whom I consider friends. That was what made it worthwhile for me to continue on.
Along came last year. My only goal: Learn something, Have Fun. I did both along with meeting some more great people.
This years goal: Same as last.
I wonder what your goals are? What are some of the top shooters goals?
Good luck in '15
keith
