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As I understand it, they don't. The guys may play with triggers a bit, and since they shoot so much they probably go through barrels faster than most, but they aren't even bedded as I understand it. From what I've discussed, they really are no better or worse than what anyone could expect...

Shoot to learn, or shoot to compete? If you want to win much in F Open, it's going to take a 6.5-284 or 7mm of some type, though you might pull it off with Dasher or 6mm derivative if you shoot where the wind doesn't blow much. If you want to learn, and learn wind calls, you can do it much...

Shoot 'em, they are thieves of the lowest sort, because they are stealing from everyone! I do not consider subsistence hunters poachers. They are using the bounty of nature to support themselves and their families. The problem is distinguishing the two! Of course if they are riding a brand...

Except our US F Open team got waxed at Worlds while shooting the 6.5-284. This by the GB team shooting 7mm WSM's, 7mm Shehanes, and 7mm-300's. While I'll be the first to admit that the shooter is more important than the stick, I really wonder if the 6.5 days are numbered as a competitive...

Fair point, and I was just trying to clarify my previous posts. Bill

In rereading this entire thread I am amazed at the lack of understanding exhibited by some of the members here in what comprises "luck" vs. a planned shot. There were certainly elements of chance involved with these shots, there are elements of chance in all shots over point blank...

Edge, Thanks for putting it in perspective!!:D Merry Christmas everyone!!!! Keep your powder dry and your head down!!! To those who serve our Country--Thank you, and may God be with you! Bill

Definition number 3 implies NO INPUT FROM THE SHOOTER, and that has already been proven NOT TO BE THE CASE. The operative phrase is "operating by chance". That would mean the gun would have to fire on it's own, without operator input, after aligning itself with the proper quadrant to fire, once...

The problem stems from a lack of understanding of the word as used in the English language, or a basic lack of understanding of the concept, I'm not sure which is the case. Luck is what you have when you win at roulette, or dice, or anything else where you have no input on the factors...

No, actually I have a better chance of teaching a 3 year the concept of Einsteins Theory of Relativity than getting some of you to actually acknowledge that you don't undestand the concept of luck nor the proper English usage of the word. Regardless of how many definitions I point out, you...

I'll certainly agree about Hatchcocks shot, although he did have experience on that particular MaDeuce and at that particular distance. They had worked out the ranges from the gun to the various spots where they might make shots. The fact he did it with a "weapon totally unsuited to the task"...

Using that definition of "luck" then every F class shooter is lucky if he hits an X on anything but the first shot, and every shot. The fact that he could adjust for all those variables AND make the shot takes it out of the realm of "luck", because by definition, luck happens when there is no...

I guess the biggest problem I have with calling any of these shots "lucky" is the preparation and skill involved. Was it luck when Shawn Carlock dumped his deer at 1166 yards on the second shot? Was it luck when Travis Reggear dropped his at 1931 yards? Both of those were done with rifles...

The definition of "luck" does not fit ANY of these shots, lets look at a few of those definitions and see if they apply, however, Ie.: 1 ) Events that are beyond control and seem subject to chance. Were any of these incidents beyond control? NO. The sniper had control over at least 4 things...

Thanks for reporting back! I have the utmost confidence in my Chargemaster and know it weighs powder more accurately than I do with a balance! Keep working on those variations! Bill