No-one enjoys advantage(s) by knowing the nature of the winds at Ranchito Robinson; because besides the winds usually being higher than forecasts for my area, they also are usually very gusty, and swirling from any and all directions through and around the heavy cover, out-buildings, and open areas differently from one moment to the next. Even the Terminator could not read wind conditions at Ranchito Robinson with any degree of accuracy; even if he shot the same course every day here.
FW(ever)IW, about the only time I shoot the actual targets on the actual lanes is when I test the targets for function in real-match conditions. Also FW(ever)IW, any ill-perceived home-turf advantage is MORE than lost for the guy that does 95% the work to stage these competitions.
I have it on good authority, albeit not the most CREDIBLE authority, that that guy is usually fatigued by the time his competitions begin; and totally spent by the time they conclude.
I understand he also chooses to shoot with considerable equipment disadvantages by using practical, hunting-capable equipment. Something about some nonsense that he originally took up FT and Silhouette competitions primarily to improve his hunting-related shooting skills, remains stuck in that same groove forty years on, so accepting equipment disadvantages in hunting-type shooting competitions is his take on Reality.
By the way, I also have it on the same, not the most CREDIBLE authority that the TEXtreme Airgun Sports EFT rifle and pistol courses are undergoing 'substantial' changes for the State Championships 'alluded to' in this thread. Unfortunately, aforementioned not the most CREDIBLE authority is being very coy about said changes, obstinately refusing to reveal ANY details about same.
However, knowing him (all too well), I suspect he's making the rifle and pistol courses considerably EASIER.
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Ummm... you might not want to quote me on that.
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