There was just as many Thomas rifles below the top 50, as above top 50 at the WFTC 2024... Just saying
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Field Target is an arms race.
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Saying shooting sports are an arms race = admiting you suck at shooting.
There, I said it. Prove me wrong.
There, I said it. Prove me wrong.
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DEADMAN ...
Sitting "Indian" legs crossed resting rifles Butt or a pistol grip heal on thigh, head dropped way down to get optical view making for a very scrunched up body position.
If able, a very stable position so long as no extremes in elevation Up/down on in play. Tho some can adjust for that too
* Generally those who shoot the position will mount optics a lot further forward.
Sitting "Indian" legs crossed resting rifles Butt or a pistol grip heal on thigh, head dropped way down to get optical view making for a very scrunched up body position.
If able, a very stable position so long as no extremes in elevation Up/down on in play. Tho some can adjust for that too
* Generally those who shoot the position will mount optics a lot further forward.
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Position shown of Mike & his THOMAS can be done by either a Hunter OR Limited shooter ... difference being a Limited shooter can Adjust elevation on scope where a Hunter shooter Can Not. Limited shooter also Can Not use a tall bucket or seat or shootin sticks.
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I kinda tried this position the other day but I could not quite get my head in position to see through the scope.
Moving the scope way forward might make it possible. But then it would ruin my standing setup.
Moving the scope way forward might make it possible. But then it would ruin my standing setup.
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When scope goes more forward ( Rifle ) you approach the offhand position as if shooting a bullpup offhand ... As In: Rotating your body far more sideways to target, Fore end holding arm scrunched up along your ribs or at least a lot more tucked in.
This rotates your supporting shoulder further back moving your head position to optic forward. Works great !!
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That’s true. Lots of people say they can’t do it but they don’t really try. I’d recommend some yoga first. Practice the “easy pose” and then “forward bend easy pose”. Do it for a few minutes every day or every other day, for a week or two. Then try the deadman position while holding your airgun. Do that for a few times at home. Then try it and actually shoot at a target the next time you go to the range.
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Let’s say we’re less practiced or suffer from bullseye deficiency syndrome.Saying shooting sports are an arms race = admiting you suck at shooting.
There, I said it. Prove me wrong.
MEANWHILE
I’ve come to understand the “arms race“ as this thread is discussing, is fueled by:
Aging eyes trying to see better
Aging bodies try to work better
and
EGO trying to perform better and look better.
in the grand scheme of things, a place to practice and the time to practice, age and money all have a role in the game of field target excellence
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I just received my first shooting harness this week. Impressive how stable and relaxed everything becomes.
It’s surprisingly comfortable and I suspect it could also be used to gently extend my range of movement to reach positions that I normally could not. I don’t know that I will make it a goal to achieve a deadman position but I can say I look forward to shooting seated more than before. And more seated shooting is very valuable.
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Very simple. Look at the equipment used at any disciplines National Championship. Now, I am an Indian not the Arrow guy, but be realistice. I have shot in these matches. No one, NO ONE, is there with the basic equipment to be involved in the sport. Do you need the absolute latest and greatest to compete? No, but you need a certain level of equipment to be competitive at the upper levels of any shooting sport. Will the best equipment make the lazy mediocre shooter relevant, nope. Nor will an excellent shooter win using a Daisy Red Ryder.Saying shooting sports are an arms race = admiting you suck at shooting.
There, I said it. Prove me wrong.
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I'm thinking about trying Open Class also, and have invented a new strap setup. Kind of a full-body strap arrangement. Some folks think it's funny looking, but it's not as funny-looking as a lot of equipment we see in field target. Sure gets a lot of attention at the disco!
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I got mine from the source @SDstephan posted before. It’s a broad padded upper back pad with suspender straps to “wear” it and a pair of straps that hook over your knees. Should not be too hot even if it’s mid summer.
Now if I wanted to be very serious I guess I’d wear a shooting coat for standing shots but I’m just dipping my toes. I’ll get my butt kicked in all of the classes.
Now if I wanted to be very serious I guess I’d wear a shooting coat for standing shots but I’m just dipping my toes. I’ll get my butt kicked in all of the classes.
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