Unless you got a eco tank. Constantly printing your targets gets expensive. My HP cartages being 25$ each only gave me 40 ish targets. I bought a Eco tank because it helps my wife business, with labels etc
Yes for you, this is challenge yourself. Not everybody is elitist hard-core shooter where a c hair matters, and everything is nit picked.
Well, I have a Brother one colour Laser printer. Not 12 dollars, but not expensive either. It Scans as well and I don't know how but it is supposed to be able to fax as well. Being black and white toners is not expensive as the large size lasts me 6 months to a year.
I think a lot of why the newer generation does not compete is that they are afraid to fail; they fear they won't measure up. I compare my scores to others here and i see an opportunity to try to improve. The good guys with the fancy rigs inspire me to do better, not feel afraid I am going to look like a zero because I got a low score. 10 years ago I used to win and place in a lot of competitions with open sights. That ship has sailed, but I still shoot. Our last club shoot just a couple weeks ago, of those who submitted their score, I was second last. I have already signed up for the next one. LOL. I love shooting and don't really give a flying-fiddlers-fart if everyone is better than I. We all need to just get out and support the sport.
And here I am passing mapleseed. Not only did I pass on all 3 attempts, I was also the only person attending who passed. AFAIR my worst score was 225/250. Im also only wearing a $25 Crappy tire sweater. Too bad i didn't get some Sitka - imagine how much I'd know then!
Guess what I used?
a $199 chinese rifle with a $199 Vortex chinese scope shooting CCI SV in a Home Hardware PINE stock that I rattle canned a week before the event. It was still off-gassing the day of the event. Every animal I gotten was shot through the heart while being offhand - last one was 180 yards.
Im not good at a lot of things, but I have a natural knack for marksmenship, calf raises, sarcasm, and putting people like you in your place
Of course, that's just my opinion. (which you didnt understand the first time)
You NAILED IT. We all have our time to shine, even if its just a brief moment. It comes and definitely goes with failing eyes,hearing and reflexes as well as arthritis and other bodily impairments. Pass on the sport and try to encourage others. In the last five years I have given away over twenty firearms. Most to people I want to see use them before I take the dirt nap. But a few to complete strangers Ive never met. I have always loved firearms and have competed for over 40 years in many disciplines. If someone is competitive thats fine but dont think they look down on anybody. Ive progressed thru the different stages of firearms, from being a guy with three cheap rifles, with one soso scope I had to switch back and forth between the rifles. I now have more money in optics than half of what my house cost when I bought it. I get more enjoyment out of passing what I know and helping new shooters almost more than anything. Its something worth passing on
I think maybe the fumes from the OFF GASSING may have fogged his memory!! Well on second thought, maybe he was suffering mild hypothermia with that cheap Crappy Tire sweatshirt. Im happy he was able to complete the match. Im not really sure how he thinks what he was wearing is of any importance?? The 25 yard freehand target sure doesnt show how that leads to a heart shot at 180yds!! Thats 18 inches at 180 yds, so i guess he was hunting dinosaurs lol
Oh look there the encouragement for new shooters. Just mock someone. Yet we are suppose to listen to you?
Appreciate the advice but be careful because you shoot custom rifles and expensive ammo so youll be next on the hate list. I will listen an out of respect for your wisdom,which I appreciate and actually understand, Ill listen to your advice!
