Posted by Anthony Hall on
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/Wagga-Factory-Class-tp5708475.html

Interesting that the top two places as well as small group and best target in "Factory Class" were shot with 1:8 Twist 6BR rifles......

Where is the incentive for Joe Public / keen farmer etc to bring his favourite .243 / 22.250.  Or indeed other shooters to dust off their old favourite rifle and have some fun with them....

I know that the rules in Wagga allow these types of rifles and that is totally their decision and one we all have to respect, its their shoot to run however they like.   But the progression from a few years ago where you could have a serious chance to win it with a 22/250 off a Bi Pod...and there were plenty of people with .270's, .243's and the like enjoying it is noticeable....

My opinion is that if you can't look someone in the eye and tell them to have a go...buy an off the shelf hunting rifle.... or load up what they have and if they do their part they can win...It is not really Factory Class.... You have to go out and buy a "special" rifle or rebarrel an expensive older rifle to have any chance... Basically a 6BR or 6PPC will win at 300m every shoot.....

I would prefer to have "Factory" as just that....and Custom to do whatever you like.  But that is just my $0.20 worth.

Cheers

Anthony