Yes Joe, I get it. I also have a rather expensive front rest that happens to be the latest in technology, and provides NO competitive advantage. It is clearly a fact, that the IBS, with it's antiquated rules, has lost a large number of potential members. Whether I win, lose, or draw in a match matters not at all to me. But, if I am told I can't use a bag setup that gives me ZERO advantage, and even though when measured out to out, it is more than 4" in length, but not a "single" piece bag, i'll take my latest technology front rest and spend my money elsewhere. If that means traveling distances where SEB rests are legal, so be it.
RStiefl Please read this I didn't write it! The part that says Replaced with. Rule References THE BAG
LR #2: Amend rulebook in Section VII.A.7 (Long Range) to remove requirement of ½” clearance
between a rest’s sandbag container/retainer and any part of the rifle. Replace with “A front
sandbag must maintain ½” in thickness and must be the only means of support at the rifle’s
forend”. There was some discussion between the disciplines why this was an issue more for long
range vs. short range. It was explained that the long range rule references the bag surround while
the short range rule (in the definitions) does not.
LR#2 Passed.
Meeting adjourned
Joe Salt
Other than the bag dimensions on the early models, the rests were/are legal. The rule states "single bag". Nowhere is the term one piece bag stated. I can cut one leg off my pants, and reattach it with safety pins, or velcro, to remove it whenever I choose. Either way, it is a single pant. The word "single" does not mean one piece. A custom pool cue is made up from several pieces. Yet, it is a "single" stick. The interpretation of "single" to so many, for so many years, has meant one piece, which isn't correct Jim.
Jim I don't think the screw would be a problem as long as the bag is 1/2" over the retainer! See you all in the SPRING. You guys that disagree with the rule must have voted for OBAMA.
Joe Salt
The rest was an as new Sinclair Generation I, that I listed as a freebee to anyone willing to make a donation to the site. You happened to be the one to take advantage of the offer. I believe you were kind enough to give it to a less than fortunate new shooter?
Not arguing the rule Joe. It's actually quite clear. A "single" front bag. If the intent was to mean a one piece bag, the rule would state exactly that! However, it doesn't! It's obvious, the governing committee agrees that a single bag can consist of more than one piece. Unfortunately, old beliefs die hard!!!