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<blockquote data-quote="-WARDOG-" data-source="post: 2236106" data-attributes="member: 119077"><p>I like where you are going with this. </p><p>I am part of a private group that shoots a 'Rendezvous' annually. I have hosted it twice and it is a lot of work.</p><p>I can say 24 targets is a lot, even more so depending on how large a group your competitors are. It takes time to run everyone through. Questionable hits at long distance that need to be visually confirmed 'after' the shot is a time killer.</p><p>Have a rock solid scoring method, and have only one or two scorers throughout the event. People score differently and it could lead to disgruntled shooters if they feel they got robbed, or another scorer was too generous.</p><p>Trying to keep the interest of the shooters 'on-deck' is also a challenge, which may be compounded by weather conditions (especially if it is hot).</p><p>Have a pre-declared rule about any weapon & ammo malfunctions when on the line. Weapon malfunctions are also a major safety item for some shooters when they get frustrated (young & novice shooters). Some shooters may be shooting platforms that are not theirs and they are not familiar with the safety features, how to clear malfunctions, how to make it safe, etc.</p><p>Since feral hogs are now a problem in Michigan, I might trim the quantity of other target animals and add a hog & piglet target to keep it fun.</p><p>Keeping the comp a fun event is a challenge. Maybe throw in a few handgun challenge bonus targets as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="-WARDOG-, post: 2236106, member: 119077"] I like where you are going with this. I am part of a private group that shoots a 'Rendezvous' annually. I have hosted it twice and it is a lot of work. I can say 24 targets is a lot, even more so depending on how large a group your competitors are. It takes time to run everyone through. Questionable hits at long distance that need to be visually confirmed 'after' the shot is a time killer. Have a rock solid scoring method, and have only one or two scorers throughout the event. People score differently and it could lead to disgruntled shooters if they feel they got robbed, or another scorer was too generous. Trying to keep the interest of the shooters 'on-deck' is also a challenge, which may be compounded by weather conditions (especially if it is hot). Have a pre-declared rule about any weapon & ammo malfunctions when on the line. Weapon malfunctions are also a major safety item for some shooters when they get frustrated (young & novice shooters). Some shooters may be shooting platforms that are not theirs and they are not familiar with the safety features, how to clear malfunctions, how to make it safe, etc. Since feral hogs are now a problem in Michigan, I might trim the quantity of other target animals and add a hog & piglet target to keep it fun. Keeping the comp a fun event is a challenge. Maybe throw in a few handgun challenge bonus targets as well. [/QUOTE]
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