Oly Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Katerina Emmons from the Czech Republic has won the gold for the women's 10m air rifle shooting today, inlcuding a perfect (record equally) 400 score (40 bull's eyes in a row). http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/...ent_9085555.htm Whilst I enjoy range shooting competively (primarily small bore) I don't agree with all the jackets, slings, straps etc that go with it - so I simply shoot in a lower class with me uncluttered of all this gear whilst everyone else is kitted up to the eyeballs so they can't move! So my question is....if on the first day of the Olympics a lady gets a perfect score - which only equals a world record i.e. it's been done before - it is about time we started to remove some of this assisting equipment?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 10 meters - i could **** that far for a perfect score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 i was thinking the same thing this morning, but thought sombody is bound to say, "well why do you go to the olympics then....ect.ect" 10m , with a a scope that i can only dream about...... c'mon, even bob could hit that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 (edited) Have you ever tried 10metre air rifle? It's not easy at all and they do not use scopes. This is the size of the target http://www.marplerifleandpistolclub.org.uk...es/airtarg1.htm http://www.marplerifleandpistolclub.org.uk...res/sight01.htm http://www.marplerifleandpistolclub.org.uk...es/airgun04.htm I bet most of you would not even hit the bull. Edited August 9, 2008 by BlaserF3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 (edited) well, there you go. we have been enlightened. i wasnt aware that they didnt use scopes. only thing is though..you would never get me wearing one of these, dont care how much money i was paid. i look like a t*** the best of times, no need to push it Edited August 9, 2008 by martinmoreton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 well, there you go. we have been enlightened. i wasnt aware that they didnt use scopes. only thing is though..you would never get me wearing one of these, dont care how much money i was paid. i look like a t*** the best of times, no need to push it Blimey was that made in the dark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 well, there you go. we have been enlightened. i wasnt aware that they didnt use scopes. only thing is though..you would never get me wearing one of these, dont care how much money i was paid. i look like a t*** the best of times, no need to push it Now that's exactly the sort of gear that I would expect a sad old tart like you to wear, what's up? Colour not match your lippy? If it is as easy as you say, try it next time that you are out with your gun, a 1mm bull'seye at 10 mtres, and hit it 40 times with 40 shots. I'll give you a quid for every time that you hit it, if you give me a quid for every time that you miss it, fair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 i just thought they threw a scope on, and off they went. just shows what i know can imagine that the pistol event is much, much harder. and as for the coat, ill post it back to you bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerico Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 i look like a t*** the best of times, no need to push it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 cheers Jerico mate, no need to laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 http://www.marplerifleandpistolclub.org.uk...es/airgun04.htm Why the bikers gear, what on earth does it do for them? The bloke above is wearing leather trousers too, what's all that about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 They wear the clothing to keep body movement to a minimum,special boots with a flat sole and heel are also worn. It's a lot more fun just shooting offhand but obviously it is not as accurate as a dedicated target shooter. http://www.edinkillie.co.uk/ecatalog/ahgan...oots-p-777.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 It looks a bit like bell target shooting ! ie: the gun, the equipment, a rifle over short distance, open sights snd a small bull area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 It looks a bit like bell target shooting ! ie: the gun, the equipment, a rifle over short distance, open sights snd a small bull area. You mean that it's a bit like bell target shooting, but without the bell target? Much as clay shooting is like pheasant shooting, but without the pheasants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) Are you kidding, imagen how hard it would be if this were going on at the same time http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/...t_9163191_1.htm http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/...ent_9163191.htm no wonder a woman won Edited August 11, 2008 by Ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Are you kidding, imagen how hard it would be if this were going on at the same time http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/...t_9163191_1.htm http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/...ent_9163191.htm no wonder a woman won Now there's a thought, bring cheerleaders into clayshooting? Can we have a poll on that one? Getting back to the subject, why are people saying how easy this form of shooting is, when it's only ever been done twice? Two people worldwide doing something, does not exactly make it an everyday occurance does it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted August 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Getting back to the subject, why are people saying how easy this form of shooting is, when it's only ever been done twice? Two people worldwide doing something, does not exactly make it an everyday occurance does it ? True, but surely perfection is only a theory - to attain perfection is impossible. How many times do you see a gymnast get a perfect score , and we all know that it is impossible to get a perfect 100m sprint or long jump - so surely the shooting should be made harder to raise the bar higher. With an attainable 'perfect' score possible it doesn't allow shooters to push the boundaries too much further - whereas in athletics I don't think you would even qualify in the men's 100m if you were over 10 seconds , but that was an amazing feat when it first happened. Or am I getting too 'deep'?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 That lovely looking jacket up there ^ is a bloody designer, cat-walk model! i have to use a 1970's canvas model with various holes, stains and the unholy smell of **** at my club. I come out smelling like an old man most nights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I was just looking at pics of the air rifles and really whats the differnce??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Getting back to the subject, why are people saying how easy this form of shooting is, when it's only ever been done twice? Two people worldwide doing something, does not exactly make it an everyday occurance does it ? True, but surely perfection is only a theory - to attain perfection is impossible. How many times do you see a gymnast get a perfect score , and we all know that it is impossible to get a perfect 100m sprint or long jump - so surely the shooting should be made harder to raise the bar higher. With an attainable 'perfect' score possible it doesn't allow shooters to push the boundaries too much further - whereas in athletics I don't think you would even qualify in the men's 100m if you were over 10 seconds , but that was an amazing feat when it first happened. Or am I getting too 'deep'?? Out of interest if someone was to shoot a straight to win the Olympic skeet, or Faulds straights the Double Trap tomorrow would we think those sports are too easy? Whilst both are perfectly achievable to the lucky ones at the top of their game we know that in reality they are very rare. My view is that even if you shoot regular straights on home turf, to do so under the pressure these guys and girls must face as Olympians and the expectation this brings with it must be phenomenal. I couldn't imagine the pressure they must be under with every shot - the easiest targets they shoot daily with 50% concentration will suddenly require 110% in those circumstances. Look at the guy who missed three targets in a row in the trap final, I bet he never usually does that at his local club! Hat off to the target shooters who shoot the perfect score - even in those dodgy leathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I was just looking at pics of the air rifles and really whats the differnce??? Probably a fiver in the purchase price. Bagsy seems to have summed it up, not much to add to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 it would be very difficult to stop people from using the "extras" special clothing etc, but it would be very easy to reduce the size of the target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I heard something on the radio this morning about a shooting competitor failing a drugs test. I can't imagine what sort of drug would improve shooting performance though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 it would be very difficult to stop people from using the "extras" special clothing etc, but it would be very easy to reduce the size of the target. The bull is 1mm at the moment, what size would you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Beta-blockers. Basically anything that slows down the heart I'd guess. If memory serves, there was a bit of a hoo-ha about that sort of thing in golfing circles a few years ago... They'd juist take a few uneeded drugs to calm themselves down and relax a bit. You would not want to get speeded or coked up if you were in a shooting sport. No, not at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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