PPC set the record straight
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PERAZZI
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In southeast Michigan, there are several PPC leagues, formal and informal, going on. Generally open to civilians.
The indoor leagues deviate from the old NRA by using the B-27 target throughout for the 600 rather than the B-29 (reduced) target for the 50 ft stages. Been 35 years since I shot PPC in Industrial back then.
just started back up as a winter change from summertime ATA trap!
The indoor leagues deviate from the old NRA by using the B-27 target throughout for the 600 rather than the B-29 (reduced) target for the 50 ft stages. Been 35 years since I shot PPC in Industrial back then.
just started back up as a winter change from summertime ATA trap!
kshock
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CalReb...if you want to try something new find an NRA Action Pistol match. The rules in PPC are kinda ridiculous and they make one wonder what the purpose of some of the rules are (other than to keep another competitor from beating the big dogs) but hey... it's still fun! I started shooting Action Pistol too and it is alot of fun and doesn't have all the running, jumping, diving through toilet rings, etc to "simulate" real world everyday life (I have bad wheels now and running and jumping are only memories). I thought after shooting PPC the targets looked big and man...how hard can this be? I found out it can be somewhat humiliating until you start getting the hang of it. Still want to shoot my PPC though. And I found that the Action Pistol stuff is actually helping me in PPC and vica versa.
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KSchock, If your talking about NRA Action Pistol like Bianchi Cup, Ive shot quite a bit of that in the early 80's. Is alot of fun and I will probably do it again , when I retire and have a practice range,.
I thought the original Bianchi Cup was a way cool , classy match, I enjoyed all the BBQ's and Cocktail parties they had in the past, I dont think its like that anymore, but hopefully the guys running it now still have a good match, it sounds like they do.
Not sure about the rule changes keeping anyone from beating the big dogs, Its always been pretty simple, beat someone by a point and you win. The last few years its been all about making sure the same people dont win all the prizes even if they win the events ( usually those who spent the most time, money, effort) to win .
There have always been enough prizes to award those winners in every classification 1-2-3, so I never thought much about it not being fair.
Good thing Michael Phelps didnt have to deal with it he could have only won 3 Gold Medals, HA .ThanksBob
I thought the original Bianchi Cup was a way cool , classy match, I enjoyed all the BBQ's and Cocktail parties they had in the past, I dont think its like that anymore, but hopefully the guys running it now still have a good match, it sounds like they do.
Not sure about the rule changes keeping anyone from beating the big dogs, Its always been pretty simple, beat someone by a point and you win. The last few years its been all about making sure the same people dont win all the prizes even if they win the events ( usually those who spent the most time, money, effort) to win .
There have always been enough prizes to award those winners in every classification 1-2-3, so I never thought much about it not being fair.
Good thing Michael Phelps didnt have to deal with it he could have only won 3 Gold Medals, HA .ThanksBob
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koldt
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Fellas, being up here in Canada, I could go on all day about shooting "problems". I've been doing the PPC circuit since 1980. Some years more, some less. I can echo EVERY one of the beeches that have been mentioned on this thread.
My only suggestion is: if you love shooting, and love the sport, don't cut the nose off, to spite the face.
It's a great shooting sport/pass time, and I for one, would hate to see PPC disappear.
The shooting and the guys I have met, have made some very memorable memories for me.
I will be continuing, and hopefully see you guys on the range, and please let me be the first to buy you guys a tasty beverage.
My only suggestion is: if you love shooting, and love the sport, don't cut the nose off, to spite the face.
It's a great shooting sport/pass time, and I for one, would hate to see PPC disappear.
The shooting and the guys I have met, have made some very memorable memories for me.
I will be continuing, and hopefully see you guys on the range, and please let me be the first to buy you guys a tasty beverage.
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