Comments on: New Equalizer Scoring Reticle for Score Matches

By: Mike Ezell

Mike Ezell — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:27:31 +0000

The concept is good but it’s the same as UBR’s. After shooting, scoring and running UBR matches since their inception, I can say, the targets are not an issue.

It’s easy as can be to prepare and place the appropriate targets and they are very inexpensive. After a few matches, you get a good idea of how many of each you’re going to use but UBR member clubs have the luxury of simply asking other directors for help whenever and wherever needed.

Clearly, some people like the innovative approach that UBR has taken. Trust me, there’s no reason to be afraid. Lol! Come shoot with us!

By: Wayne McNeely

Wayne McNeely — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 23:11:08 +0000

A poor excuse to try to level the playing field. Instead, go shoot UBR, or get yourself a .30 and Shoot IBS, or if bullet center is such an issue, then shoot group. But by all means, GO SHOOT!

By: Wayne McNeely

Wayne McNeely — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:58:51 +0000

Interesting concept, but flawed. I have competed in UBR with .30, 6MM, and .22 been to every National that has been and shot in three different states and have yet to see anyone shooting a .270, .264, .257 clearly all the other useless reticles will only tend to confuse and introduce error. The UBR target leveled the playing field in the caliber game. The extra targets are a non-issue, and doesn’t introduce any more time into the match, and since nearly everyone brings pre-loaded ammo, it wouldn’t Incroach any more than the mandatory reload time between relays.
Then there’s IBS. If you play the game, you shoot .30 If you shoot 6MM which you claim is more accurate, then you wouldn’t have a disadvantage, especially when you consider how much recoil the .30 generates over the 6MM. No one races a Volkswagon on the Nascar circuit, although I suppose someone could if Nascar would make everyone run restrict or plates. You can’t even the field with a reticle, only complicate it.

By: SamS

SamS — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 19:25:12 +0000

We used to score 22 holes as 30 cal holes in Highpower by using a special plug gauge which had a clear plastic disk similar to this with a 30 cal ring scribed on it. Its no longer practiced. Why go backwards in another shooting sport. Its run what you brung now. The smaller calibers are considered to have an accuracy advantage over the 30 cal which tend to recoil more. So that evens the playing field so to speak.

By: Jake

Jake — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 16:40:50 +0000

I agree Bob if we have to make it even how about added weight for a 30 cal and a set velocity. While we are at it everyone needs a trophy and no keeping score

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:28:25 +0000

I never thought I would see affirmative action make it to score shooting.

Bob

By: Danny Reever

Danny Reever — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:38:50 +0000

It’s a great idea and would have helped keep some 6mm shooters from leaving score bench rest matches. It would also level the playing field in ground hog matches for those guys shooting .223’s and 6mm’s.
HOWEVER…..I would bet that the 30 caliber shooters (who in VFS number probably 95% or better) would fight this tooth and nail. Same goes for the 30 caliber shooters in ground hog matches. They like having an advantage that’s why they left 6mm and went to the more expensive 30 cal. bullets and it’s increased recoil. Just my take on it.

Danny