Posted by chappo (Greg Chapman) on
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/Factory-fly-gun-rules-question-tp5707503p5707515.html

Interesting response Pete.
You raise some confusing points in my mind. If I understand you correctly any of the known fly shooters who shoot factory are some kind of burglars trying to double their chances at the fake wood. That argument followed to its ultimate conclusion would mean that any one who shoots both LG and HG is the same kind of burglar. Of course some people shoot both for increased chances as well as more trigger time.

So that is perfectly acceptable as long as it is LG and HG and not factory. Many people cannot afford to build a HG and a LG.  So as i CANNOT afford to build a HG I am unable to get more trigger time, but those who CAN afford it, you have no issues with. Sounds a little hypocritical in my mind.

Some of us are varmint hunters as well and why should we only be allowed to compete if we buy a NEW gun every twelve months. There are many people, myself included, who have old sakos , rugers,  etc as a varmint gun. I cannot afford to have a new gun in the safe just for factory fly. I would like a dual purpose gun that I can also use in the paddock.

I am honestly a bit miffed at the double standard suggested.  

The only change suggested to the rules is in replacement barrels and with some strict rules to go along with it.  

I understand your underlying basis that you dont want factory class polluted or destroyed by people building around the rules that I really dont think that is the issue here.

Regards
Chappo.