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8 minutes ago, usmc1974 said:
You probably never going to be prepared to shoot the stage. Not trying to offend and like I said it's just my opinion.
Would I be correct in guessing that you're below A class in rank and shoot this sport 'for fun'?
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18 hours ago, IHAVEGAS said:
Based on driving in your part of the world (If Chicago drivers trigger fingers are as fast as their middle fingers they must throw awesome splits) there might be a local aspect to it.
Stop camping in the left lane.. it solves 98% of all driving issues people have with IL drivers.
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1 minute ago, Sarge said:
I’ve met you. You’re not THAT bad.
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1 minute ago, Joe4d said:
So you expect private walk through time ? What part of the rule book supports that ?
Yes, everyone expects that when you're up to shoot the stage is yours to walk. If you don't know this you live under a rock.
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What kind of crazy drama happens at Eagle and ASC that makes you think this... its the only other club besides NPCCC that you shoot at and I know that place is fine. LOL
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25 minutes ago, Mcfoto said:
I think the biggest issue facing RMs is the aging RO corps. At Nats I was one of the youngest and I’m 60!
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The biggest barrier is the young bucks are hyper competitive and don’t want to use their brains for anything other than pew pew.
I mean yea... young people not wanting to use vacation to go and RO matches which is a thankless s#!tty job and I have no idea why people do it but am super thankful they do or we wouldn't have this sport.... I can see how it would be something better fitted for retirees.
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13 minutes ago, Sarge said:
Majors are no place to try to train staff. If in desparation a weaker RO can run the pad maybe but then that kills the other guys who have to run all the shooters. I like knowing the staff is doing a good job. I love hearing from shooters that staff knew what they were doing, were professional, etc.
RM and I have actually pulled staff from a match who was having trouble being professional. MD's need to not be afraid to make those tough calls.
Only match I shot of yours was A5 last year and it was ran very well and we flew through the stages. Keep doing whatever you're doing it works haha.
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1 minute ago, Sarge said:
Don't shoot it.
Exactly. Match fees are trivial in comparison to all the other costs in this sport, I don't understand how people critique them.
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2 minutes ago, Sarge said:
Sarge,
We got "Local ROs" that staff your matches and nationals. Then we also have "Local ROs" who are the guys who took the class (or didn't) and volunteer to run the timer on Sundays. They have 0 concept of how to move a squad along, they just have the cert and more or less know the rules. BIG difference and hence why I said what I said.
If you staffed a major with all the local guys who RO and not the best ones... it would be a trainwreck.
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3 minutes ago, Sarge said:
Just read all of this. Profit or not, $275 is way too much to pay for 11 stages. I put on large matches and know the costs involved so I'm not speculating.
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1 minute ago, Ssanders224 said:
10-4.
For the sake of this discussion, it's just necessary to distinguish revenue/profit.
House gets money that isn't spent on the match, how's that? Universal calls it profit since they're a business, your local club calls it extra funds for the club since they're non for profit.
Neither goes to the match or the shooter.
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3 minutes ago, Racinready300ex said:
What I was trying to say is if people help at the matches in their area the cost to put on those matches would be lower. That is all. The match doesn't have to suffer unless all your local RO's are incompetent. I'm not saying matches should be cheaper over all. Most of the majors I shoot are priced fine. But, I would not travel to Florida to shoot 11 stages for $300.
Price them as high as the market will bear. Clearly if attendance is dropping the FO then either price is to high or the quality is too low.
"Local" ROs are incompetent. Travel to any level 3 or Nationals. I'd be willing to bet 60+% of the match staff is always the same. Good ROs are hard to come by and should be paid well to stick around.
How you spend your money is on you but looking at cost per stage at a local match and applying it to a major is not realistic. Locals are typically poorly ran, don't supply anything for the shooter (food/water), don't have any extra 'fees' beyond match supplies.
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Just now, Ssanders224 said:
Revenue? Or net profit?
If you mean't to say a "source of profit".... Eh, as it relates to level II matches (per this thread), there are clubs that host level II's and don't clear a profit.
I guess you could call it profit... When the home range says we want _____ to host a match. I'm sure there are those who make nothing but on the other hand I know of several clubs locally that held sectionals and there had a per shoot cost that went into their bank account, above and beyond running the cost of the match.
This is especially true of local matches. Both of my clubs make $1000s and $1000s of dollars off USPSA.
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9 minutes ago, Racinready300ex said:
I didn't give a number did I? Where did you come up with 40-60 local RO's?
But, for every local RO you have you could save 3 nights in a hotel and the hotel is $15K+ of your budget.
You do understand that the goal of match and match staff is to run an efficient and well managed match correct? Not save 'you' money.
I'd rather pay $500 for a major knowing it will run flawless then spending money on flight, car, hotel, food, drinks, range supplies, etc. having a match that takes HOURS longer than it should, waiting backed up squads, etc. all to save $50-100 by running it with the bare minimum staff.
I know for a fact that most people who actually shoot majors regularly will agree with this.
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People acting like matches aren't a source of revenue for clubs, organizations, private businesses and not just 'to cover costs' is comical AF.
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20 minutes ago, Nevadazielmeister said:
So, far all of the people complaining about their Dillon RF100, here is a sample video of what mine does. I only had to adjust the tilt of the unit and then a minor adjustment to the inlet cover (not the main cover) a couple of years ago:
Just in case memories are short. The Dillon works perfectly and even better, Dillon will tune them personally for your type of primer, if you are having any issues. This falls under the "no B.S." guarantee.
Looks just like my RF100... with zero tuning other than running it slow. And it works flawless with CCI, Federals, and S&Bs.
No lube, not sawing needles, no cleaning.
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Ya.... going to have to disagree with that one DAA. I've got over 150k primers loaded through an RF100 and I've never cleaned the bowl. It doesn't get primer residue since the primers aren't thrown around like a case feeder.
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Ammobot for the sole purpose of shipping fees. When you inevitably have to send either one back to fix issues with it... it'll fit in a smaller box.
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Polish the feed ramp
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Down just South is St. George, ain't nothing holy about that place.
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It is no different than any other major other than number of stages. There's a gas station 5 mins from the range to stock up on stuff that you might need. They'll have water there.
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Dry tumble... waste of time and effort to wet tumble.
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Texas Star - order
in USPSA/IPSC Shooting
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Start at the top and don't miss... the order doesn't matter... if you miss its going to start moving and then you're on your own.