I started a post, on this topic(Information overload) several years ago.
Too much information can be frustrating and confusing to some folks. Not everybody can process and put into practical application ,all or some of the shooting/reloading related information shared on this forum. In many cases,the processing part is simply not necessary to achieve an acceptable level of satisfaction. Keeping safety a number one priority. This is especially true for the new guy that decides to give it(Benchrest Competition) a try.
EXAMPLE
The “Benchrest Shooting Primer”, A 1997 publication by Precision shooting Inc. This book,edited by Dave Brennan is a collection of articles on Benchrest shooting, written by some of the Top competitors of the Sport.
Some of these guys are still active today. Some of the topics are still discussed today.
I read this book back in 1999. I was seeking advice about my new found Hobby. Benchrest Competition.
After browsing through a few pages, I immediately recognized that it was difficult to decide which examples to follow when there were ten different answers(Articles) in response to one question. Let’s face it, if the Legends can’t agree,how can a new Guy.
I put the book aside and decided that I would figure it all out myself. So far I’m happy with my choice. Its really not that complicated. I still have fun,even when I don’t win.,and that’s most of the time.
The “Benchrest Shooting Primer” has been replaced by Shooting Sports Forums on the World Wide Web. Cyber Space technology is awesome. You’re just a Mouse “click” away from a smorgasbord of information about your Hobby. For the new guy. This could be a problem. Who do you listen to?
Ask the top twenty finishers at the NBRSA Nationals recently held at Holton,Mich one question, “What,s the best way to neck turn Brass”?, you’re likely to get 15 different answers. Better example would be if the top twenty finishers all wrote a Book on Benchrest. Imagine trying to decide which is the better book.
My advice is, if you find yourself becoming confused by all the opinions/information, go to the range and shoot.
You may find the answers. I've found a few. There is no substitute for experience.
The more things change ,the more they remain the same.
Glenn
Too much information can be frustrating and confusing to some folks. Not everybody can process and put into practical application ,all or some of the shooting/reloading related information shared on this forum. In many cases,the processing part is simply not necessary to achieve an acceptable level of satisfaction. Keeping safety a number one priority. This is especially true for the new guy that decides to give it(Benchrest Competition) a try.
EXAMPLE
The “Benchrest Shooting Primer”, A 1997 publication by Precision shooting Inc. This book,edited by Dave Brennan is a collection of articles on Benchrest shooting, written by some of the Top competitors of the Sport.
Some of these guys are still active today. Some of the topics are still discussed today.
I read this book back in 1999. I was seeking advice about my new found Hobby. Benchrest Competition.
After browsing through a few pages, I immediately recognized that it was difficult to decide which examples to follow when there were ten different answers(Articles) in response to one question. Let’s face it, if the Legends can’t agree,how can a new Guy.
I put the book aside and decided that I would figure it all out myself. So far I’m happy with my choice. Its really not that complicated. I still have fun,even when I don’t win.,and that’s most of the time.
The “Benchrest Shooting Primer” has been replaced by Shooting Sports Forums on the World Wide Web. Cyber Space technology is awesome. You’re just a Mouse “click” away from a smorgasbord of information about your Hobby. For the new guy. This could be a problem. Who do you listen to?
Ask the top twenty finishers at the NBRSA Nationals recently held at Holton,Mich one question, “What,s the best way to neck turn Brass”?, you’re likely to get 15 different answers. Better example would be if the top twenty finishers all wrote a Book on Benchrest. Imagine trying to decide which is the better book.
My advice is, if you find yourself becoming confused by all the opinions/information, go to the range and shoot.
You may find the answers. I've found a few. There is no substitute for experience.The more things change ,the more they remain the same.
Glenn
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