We got some really good observations from Rodeo, Powder Keg, Boss 45 and WOW. It is helpful to get feed back. Just because there is some grumbling does not mean that the basic concept is flawed.
One needs to remember what we are trying to accomplish with a practice shoot. Our goals should be:
1. To give all of the members an equal opportunity to practice, not a just a select few;
2. To fit the shoot within the time we have, summer time that is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.;
3. To have fun.
Rodeo suggests we should mimic the CFDA shoots and I agreed. But for a practice shoot this present some problems. With the last man standing format with a 3x, a large portion of our members only get a few rounds. The format we are using insures all the members get about the same amount of shooting. Also, with the last man standing format many leave when they are done and tearing down is left to just a few.
Boss 45 highlighted the potential for sandbagging. I have never believed that has been a problem, but understand that is a concern.
WOW expressed we need to get more rounds in. That is not a format problem, but a space problem. Until we get more lanes, we will have to address this with either Montana Five or 2 out of 3, neither of which is popular.
Try this on for size. A magnificent five on two lanes take 45 minutes. A three person shoot off takes less that 15 minutes.
We shoot a No X shoot from 8 to 11 for seeding purposes. If we have more than 40 shooters, we do Montana Five or 2 out of 3, so that we get more rounds in. Then we divide into brackets by x s and time out and shoot 1x magnificent format down to 5 shooters in each bracket. Then we shoot a magnificent five 2x in each bracket (should take 45 minutes). We finish the day by shooting off the three winners with a bye shoot-off, then one championship round.
If I were doing a jackpot shoot with this format I would suggest that that 75% of the prize money be divided by 15 with each of the top shooters getting 5% and then the Champion getting an additional 10% and each winners getting additional 5%. So split would be Champion 20%, two 2nds get 10% each and 12 others getting 5% each.
What do you think. Your input is appreciated and helpful. Think in terms of the club and not just how it may affect you.
"Quick don't matter much in a gunfight!" Little Bill, Unforgiven.
I am new to this sport. Please forgive my post if it is in the wrong venue. It appears to me that you all go out of your way to ensure that the Firearms are as close to authentic as possible as well as the leather gear and for the most part the clothing. What I do not understand is why do you allow people to assume a stance that would never have been used in the "Old West" except perhaps by the town drunk? I am referring to the lean back position that looks like a reclining chair. Add to that the off-hand sticking out for balance and you have one silly looking stance. Just asking? Thank You. Martin.conte@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThat is a good observation. I guess the stance has not been addressed because that would lead to subjective rulings. My guess is that in the old west they did what worked. Your perception is mold by Hollywood not by what really took place. I think gunfights in the movie Appaloosa probably were closer to really, guns in hand and out. Anyway our sport has been hijacked by grailfever, there were no .333 shooters in the old west, just deadly accurate shooters. Wyatt Earps comments helpful. Still trues today, fast is good but accuracy is final.
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ReplyDeleteThat is a good observation. I guess the stance has not been addressed because that would lead to subjective rulings. My guess is that in the old west they did what worked. Your perception is molded by Hollywood not by what really took place. I think gunfights in the movie Appaloosa probably were closer to realty, guns in hand and out. Anyway our sport has been hijacked by grailfever, there were no .333 shooters in the old west, just deadly accurate shooters. Wyatt Earps comments are helpful. Still true today, fast is good but accuracy is final.
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