Bill Wynne
Active member
As of late, I have been reading several threads that seem argumentative about tuning techniques and tuners. This is nothing new but the argumentative tone is so unnecessary. Why can't we just exchange ideas?
I shoot Rimfire benchrest with several of my best friends as a way to relax and escape for a while from the pressures and responsibilities that come with life. To me, it seems simpler and less noisy than centerfire Benchrest where you have to reload your ammo.
We have the best equipment that we can afford and we shoot the best ammo that we can find and afford. When I am in a match I shoot to win and I shoot the best that I can. I watch the wind play on the grass, four wind flags, and the back of my neck. I always clean my rifle with the same procedure and my tuner is set as I think is best. If I win, I take pride in it but if someone else wins, I am very happy for them.
I look at it this way: On any given day and under any set of shooting conditions, I have only one competitor to beat, me.
I really don't care how someone else arrived at the setting on their tuner as long as they don't change mine. I won't be driving two hundred miles on a Sunday and shoot for six hours. I will drive seven miles on a Saturday morning and shoot three matches with some guys like me.
You see, My life is my family and my friends and my work. Rimfire Benchrest is a pastime or hobby at best. I don't play golf and fishing doesn't suit me.
Concho Bill
I shoot Rimfire benchrest with several of my best friends as a way to relax and escape for a while from the pressures and responsibilities that come with life. To me, it seems simpler and less noisy than centerfire Benchrest where you have to reload your ammo.
We have the best equipment that we can afford and we shoot the best ammo that we can find and afford. When I am in a match I shoot to win and I shoot the best that I can. I watch the wind play on the grass, four wind flags, and the back of my neck. I always clean my rifle with the same procedure and my tuner is set as I think is best. If I win, I take pride in it but if someone else wins, I am very happy for them.
I look at it this way: On any given day and under any set of shooting conditions, I have only one competitor to beat, me.
I really don't care how someone else arrived at the setting on their tuner as long as they don't change mine. I won't be driving two hundred miles on a Sunday and shoot for six hours. I will drive seven miles on a Saturday morning and shoot three matches with some guys like me.
You see, My life is my family and my friends and my work. Rimfire Benchrest is a pastime or hobby at best. I don't play golf and fishing doesn't suit me.
Concho Bill