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 Great job guys! Hugh did great and Rick did pretty good to. All you guys competed against some tough competitors and did Canada proud!
 Hope you all had a great time.
 So Rosebud for 2019!
John

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 Congratulations guys on winning the bid for the 2019 World shoot! Hope all goes well and it turns out as well as I think it will!!
John

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It is good to know what scope it made weight with as they usually do not come with scope. Type and manufacture of stock can make a difference and what port configuration the action is and if you are right or left handed is important to know. An ejector is not necessary but it is more popular for resale and can speed things up on the line.
 

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Club Events / Re: Shamrock - 2017
« on: March 27, 2017, 06:43:18 PM »
 Congratulations Hugh! When things come together like that,it must feel good!
John

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BRSC - Benchrest Shooters Canada / Re: Condolences
« on: March 18, 2017, 07:51:26 PM »
 Calvin,
my condolences to you and your family also. I t is never an easy time.
John VM

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Rimfire Discussions / Re: CZ 452 first target of the year
« on: March 10, 2016, 08:37:51 PM »
Cal, that rifle needs to go. It plain missed the dot a bunch of times, I know someone who buys old beater .22's if you need to get rid of it quick! :)
Hope you have a ton of fun with it.
John

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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Merry Christmas
« on: December 21, 2015, 08:51:41 PM »
MERRY CHRISTMAS Dan and Sue
 John

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WBSF - World Benchrest Shooting Federation Events / Re: Team shoots
« on: November 07, 2015, 07:15:21 PM »
 Bert, that would be the question. As a rule BR is usually an individual competing against others type of sport. At the world shoot, emphasis is on the countries being represented by teams which is kind of a foreign concept for this game.
 The problem is most people do not know how a team works in this game because we have never done it (unless they have been to a World shoot before).
 I think to work as a team we would have to consider sharing wind conditions that work, sharing of rifles if one has a rifle that has quit shooting, one of the team members having a rifle and ammo ready behind the line in case of problems, a reminder to check the bore and competitor # before stepping up to the line. Quite often when you travel to a foreign country, you have to buy your primers and powder on the location so little time is available to get comfortable with developing a load and becoming familiar with it in a new climate. Much info could be shared in this time instead of everyone trying to figure it out on their own. I know that every rifle has peculiarities of there own but the conditions will change the same for everyone.
 We also have to realize that someone is going to struggle and pull the team down as we all have good days and bad days, but if we look out for each other the damage can be minimized. It also helps to smile and lighten up a little at times as while the pressure to do well representing your fellow shooters from your country can build up, we do better when we enjoy it a little also. This list is just the things that have struck me as things that could be done, and I realize some already do use some of these ideas, but to have a handout for the first time shooters so that they know what to expect and be prepared for this when they get there. As Ian stated, even if all our equipment is capable, those who are working as a team are winning. It might not always be possible to shoot with the team you will be shooting with but to just practice shooting as a team with other competitors helps at big shoots like the nationals.
 At no point am I insinuating or implying that we have done a terrible job or trying to isolate anyone else but just reflecting on my experience with the one time I was privileged to go. It was definitely an experience I will never forget, but one I was not totally prepared for.
 I would like to thank Ian for his input, I met him in 2005 and have followed his progress over the years and he has been a great example of the finest of this sport and of New Zealand.

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Centerfire Discussions / Re: Vera Carter Updates
« on: November 05, 2015, 05:00:12 PM »
Very nice interview Vera, you did very well!

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WBSF - World Benchrest Shooting Federation Events / Re: Team shoots
« on: October 04, 2015, 11:57:55 AM »
 That is disappointing news. I would have liked to wear the shirt even if I didn't get to go.
 I was glad to see the Canadian teams do as well as they did overall. I am glad that they have implemented a spare rifle at the matches I am just hoping we can take all of our experiences and put them together to prepare every team that goes, to be the best they can be without little disasters becoming major disasters. With the time and money involved and with sponsors interests included it might be something to consider if we want the program to grow and succeed.

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WBSF - World Benchrest Shooting Federation Events / Re: Team shoots
« on: October 03, 2015, 10:12:27 AM »
 Distance is a problem but it is for the aussies to. They have an East and West thing happening also, but if I recall right many showed up at the east west shoot and at the nationals in Holton last year. At that time we could have picked teams and tried to beat each other to simulate how it would work at the worlds. Even if we cannot always get together as the official team before the world shoot we can get together with former team members and people who are wanting to contend and work on a team at any shoot large enough to gain some experience. It may not be perfect but it will give everyone an experience in shooting as a team instead of doing it the first day of the world shoot.
 The other thing I brought up would be a booklet that we can add or change as we go but it would outline how we should approach the world shoot so that everyone is on the same program. Things like how the shoot works using teams and having spotters behind the line with their rifle ready with a few spare rounds in case a team member runs into problems. We all have had experiences that we can relate to and possible ways of figuring this out to minimize damage. Can we share or have a designated spare rifle if someones breaks down should be discussed before hand and not with a minute to go before seize fire.
 

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WBSF - World Benchrest Shooting Federation Events / Team shoots
« on: October 01, 2015, 06:25:30 PM »
 In light of the discussion on BR central about the World Shoot, I would like to carry this over to a hopefully positive discussion on this sight.
 What can we do to better prepare for a Team orientated shoot like the World Shoot?
 Can we shoot more shoots with teams involved? Can we come up with a detailed plan to study, if we make it on to the team, that lays out how to best support each other. The American teams are not the only ones who have been bit by teams falling apart. It is almost inevitable that some one will have a blooper, mistake, powder in the action or chamber, so focused they shot their group on the sighter moment. Do we start hucking gravel at team members if they are on the wrong target. Do we even watch for team members struggling and needing a back up rifle?
 The team format does change how things are done, you can win or lose by one shot from any of the team members, you all go down when it goes wrong.
 In light of the time and expense involved in qualifying and competing at the world level, shouldn't this be discussed? We do have quite a few shooters who have competed at a World Shoot looking at the amount of competitors we have in Canada. Some have been fortunate and hard working enough to be able to attend several and some a few but the experience should allow for some great ideas.

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 I was looking at the WBSF site and it is not putting up minutes from either 2013 or 2015 yet. Can someone tell me where the 2017 and 2019 World shoots are going to be hosted?

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Nice shooting Peter! 3 teams in the top 10, the only country that did better was Australia. :) Way to go Canada!
Congratulations Hugh in the Heavy 200!

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Photo And Video Gallery / Re: Rosebud Firing Line Expansion
« on: September 24, 2015, 06:16:39 PM »
Very nice! It is looking very World class.

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Club Events / Re: NBRSA Nationals Sept 2015 - St. Louis
« on: September 17, 2015, 05:05:45 PM »
Great shooting Cal! Hugh is doing pretty good as well. George and Vera are setting up well for the 200 except for one target of George's. What happened?
 Rick is hanging out in the top 25% in the grand agg! Congrats to Vera in the heavy!

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Photo And Video Gallery / Re: Rosebud Firing Line Expansion
« on: September 14, 2015, 05:09:20 PM »
 That is impressive! Nice work guys!

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Club Events / Re: NBRSA Nationals Sept 2015 - St. Louis
« on: September 09, 2015, 07:42:37 PM »
 Good luck to all the Canadians that are going to the nationals as well as the World Shoot.
 

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Club Events / Re: NBRSA Regionals 2015 - Fairchance
« on: September 07, 2015, 06:14:34 PM »
Nice job Peter, win 2 aggs and gets second on the 2 gun! That is a good warm up for the nationals and the World shoot later this month!

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 Congratulations Dan! A yardage, an agg, and a grand at the provincials. Good shooting.

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