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Kevin...I thought y'all ran Stage 3 great. FWIW...nothing wrong with being Range Nazi.
To be a good RO, know the rules and commands.I had a long response to all of the criticisms. Then I deleted it.
Basically, If you want to shoot at a full treatment level two match, shoot in the primary match. Friday exists for the staff/ROs to be able to compete. Get in Sat-Sun on time or just don't shoot it. Overflow slots are a courtesy granted by the MD's. Don't bite the hand that feeds. Especially, as Ken points out, because they are VOLUNTEERS!
Maybe even try working a match or two. Hard work tends to change anyone's perception. I had a great time shooting Friday. After all, I was in great company, making noise and not at work. I even had a good time running shooters Sat-Sun. Hope we were professional and consistent enough to pass without getting into range nazi territory...
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CZ measures from the ramp, not from the breech-face, which is something ATF and all other manufactures do.
According to CZ the SP 01 barrel is 4.7", and the Aussie barrel is 4.92",
I measured my SP 01 barrel and it is 4.5". I haven't handled an Aussie barrel so I can't confirm the exact length, but I assume it is exadurated as well. The TS clames to have a 5.4" barrel, mine measures 5.1". I guess like most men CZ like to exadurate a little on their barrel length. -
Notwithstanding my sub-sub-par performance, I had no mike on swingers -- and there were a lot of swingers.
And you actually hit the swinger
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Agreed. Hence, Stage 1 is one of my best performances.
Seriously, really like the stages. A terrific combination of speed, distance, and options.
I must say - the RO's on stage 1 were the most professional and consistent RO's I've ever seen!
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BB...try the Caspian. I bought two, thinking it'd be a good idea to have another back-up. Well, so far, it's lasted at least twice as long as my stock LPA and is still going. And, I'm the King of broken CZ parts...where is that wood?
I have a couple of broken LPA brand rear adjustable sights. a couple have broken pins, one has broken screw. LPA of course offer no replacement parts for them. needless to say my opinion of them is not great. sadly most of the adjustables made for CZ are LPA, or LPA re-branded and sold by someone else.
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I just want to take a moment to publicly thank these two fine gentlemen. They are an absolute asset in the CZ and the general firearms community. Not only are they terrific gunsmiths, but also, perhaps more important, good people.
With their help, I've learned much about my CZ firearms that I had never thought possible. From replacing mundane parts to fitting disconnectors, to even sharpening hammer-hooks. Both Stuart and David have taken time out of their precious days to walk me through the know-hows of various gun-smithing skills.
Guys, thanks much.
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I have a couple of extra 11.5# hammer springs. If you have 13# springs to trade, let me know.
Thanks.
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My English? haha. That's a good one. I'll leave this to you all, gentlemen.
I'm grasping the geometry; I think you're just having trouble with the English language. Here is the rule: Face and feet pointing directly (90°) away from the backstop with shoulders parallel to the backstop.Which part of "...away from the back-stop" is it difficult understand? In this case, the back-stop is the anchoring orientation.
The rule merely attempts to clarify a starting position. Is basic geometry really difficult to understand?
So the phrase is correct, albeit a bit awkward. The back-stop is the anchoring orientation, not the shooter. Just look at a typical protractor.
Just to be clear. By your logic, a down range start would be 270 degrees, correct?
If you are facing the backstop, how many degrees away from the backstop are you facing? 0 degrees.
If you turn 90 degrees, you are facing 90 degrees away from the backstop.
If you turn another 90 degrees, 180 degrees in total, you are facing directly away from the backstop. End of story. The rule is written incorrectly.
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That's what I was referencing.
Horizontal Line is the backstop.
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Which part of "...away from the back-stop" is it difficult understand? In this case, the back-stop is the anchoring orientation.
The rule merely attempts to clarify a starting position.
So the phrase is correct, albeit a bit awkward. The back-stop is the anchoring orientation, not the shooter. Just look at a typical protractor.
Just to be clear. By your logic, a down range start would be 270 degrees, correct?
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Not if the back-stop is 0 degree.
Protractor? Pretty sure 90 degrees from the backstop is pointing to either the left or right berm
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So the phrase is correct, albeit a bit awkward. The back-stop is the anchoring orientation, not the shooter. Just look at a typical protractor.
Here is a super fancy drawing to illustrate the pointWhat's incorrect with this?
Face and feet pointing directly (90°) away from the backstop with shoulders parallel to the backstop.
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It's definitely awakwardly written. If back-stop is 0 degree, then 90 degree is perpendicular to it. Thus, if face and feet are to point 90 degrees away from the back-stop, then one would be facing up-range. 180 degree is parallel to the back-stop, and is also 90 degrees to left and right.
Directly would be 180 degrees, 90 means your feet pointing either left or right with your shoulders squarely downrange. Little twist to the posture there.
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What's incorrect with this?
Face and feet pointing directly (90°) away from the backstop with shoulders parallel to the backstop.
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It also isn't a bad idea to include language such as "muzzle perpendicular to the back-berm", as an example. Also, better to write "its" in lieu of "it's". Otherwise, challenges from grammarians may surface.
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It's not that complicated. If it's a safety issue, acknowledge it, address it, and then move on. If not, it's a part of the game.
Using the 40-shooter example is not apposite to the issue, nor does it constitute a sufficient, reasonable premise for not allowing someone to do something different.
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And many people wonder why grammar and precision are important. I could not care less what the stage-designer's intent was. If the designer is unable to sufficiently communicate it, then I will make the broadest inference and shoot the stage the way I see fit.
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Put in my day of setting up the stages. The stages look fantastic. Somebody needs to put together a match video the spread the word.
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Yes, I have experience with the Caspian LPA sight. It's holding up well so far. My stock sight broke in about a year.
Snapped this one last night. Looks like I won't be shooting Limited next weekend..
Was going to try the Caspian Arms rear sight. Any opinions/experiences with them? Others?
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Nice
Thread drift, but I think applicable. I have a several goals as an RO. Some of them I'm pretty good at, others still need work:
1. Be a "non-event." If possible, I do not want to impact a run in any way, shape or form. Unless the competitor or other events require my intervention, I want to be an observer.
2. Respect the competitor's run. Each competitor has paid their match fee, and deserves as much time as they need to get in the zone, shake it out, get their groove on, or whatever they choose to call their prep. It may seem excessive to take 6 sight pictures, or to re-check that every magazine goes in easily and drops freely, but it's their run. It usually doesn't take nearly as long as it seems, and if it is truly nuts, peer pressure will take care of it.
3. Be consistent. Be predictable. That includes range commands. The competitor will know exactly what to expect from me each and every time. He/she will know exactly what commands I'm going to give, because they have heard them verbatim from me running the 10 competitors ahead of them. They will know if the scoring call is close, I AM going to overlay it. Every time. I also think consistency generally helps the competitors relax and focus on the task at hand without unexpected distractions from the RO.
4. If I have to make a call, make it immediately and be able to show the competitor exactly which rule in the rulebook supports my decision.
5. Listen to the competitor. He or she may be right. Even if not, they still deserve the respect of being heard.
6. And the hardest one for me - the one that took the longest to achieve: Move on. Make the call and move on. Don't second guess yourself, don't allow a competitor's argument to upset you, and don't give the next competitor anything except your full attention.
7. Have fun. I get to witness some great competitors shoot. I get to see some of the weirdest and funniest things. In the end, I get to spend the day with great people. -
I understand. It's analogous to my wanting to rid the 8.2.2 rule, "...arms and hands hanging naturally by the sides." Often, people don't follow it, ROs/MDs don't enforce it. This occurs at Majors frequently and are often committed by experienced shooters (e.g. GM). If we don't want to follow and enforce the rule, let's get rid of it.
The funning thing is, I've read/seen people claim sub-0.6/0.5 draws to 7 yards -- what a joke; their arms are bent 30-40 degrees and/or strong-hand is grasping the bottom of the holster. Travesty. Sport --- haha. Just a bunch of "suggestions" for people with guns who want to shoot things.
Understand your perspective, brother. The priggish part of me just wants to take the view of "can't teach common sense, can't fix stupid".
In all seriousness, though, I think people just don't take the RO role sufficiently serious. The good intention is there, but the depth of commitment is perhaps lacking.
I don't even know what to title this thread. Last time this type of thing happened to me at a major match, I didn't make much of an issue of it but it seems as though, as we progress, things aren't getting much better it seems.
The easiest things to fix also seem to be the most common.
1) Range commands
2) Range commands
What have I run into?
The obvious ones are "load and make ready," "shooter, are you ready?" etc.
But the one that gets me is the RO waiting on a response at the "Are you ready" command.
Folks, talk this over with your ROs at your staff meetings. ROing is a volunteer sport and I am nothing but thankful to the men and women who put on matches. However, as fairly new (in the grand scheme of things) CRO, breakdowns like this really make me question what or how we can fix these types of deficiencies.
Thoughts?I guess I just had my rant hat on.
I've had issues at two different major matches at two different ranges in different years but in the same metropolitan region. It sorta makes me wonder.
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Agreed. That said, I doubt we'll see any meaningful change. Collectively, people will just continue to carry-out their inane behaviors. IMO, it all starts from the top. When an organization is poorly run, people will just poorly conduct themselves.
When people stop looking at the RO position as "friggin' work" and accept that it's part of the game, therefore getting involved and learning something, it'll go way smoother. The guy that "iced" me last weekend is a habitual non-taper/setter/brass picker, etc. Most of the people who have trouble seem to be of the same caliber (pun intended). I understand the veterans being intimidated by iPoops, Nookies and other electronic scoring devices, but at least help out and set, tape and brass. It is really aggravating to have someone run you with the wrong range commands, lack of attention and no enforcement of rules, when three shooters earlier I taped, set steel, timed and scored for them!!
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Understand your perspective, brother. The priggish part of me just wants to take the view of "can't teach common sense, can't fix stupid".
In all seriousness, though, I think people just don't take the RO role sufficiently serious. The good intention is there, but the depth of commitment is perhaps lacking.
I don't even know what to title this thread. Last time this type of thing happened to me at a major match, I didn't make much of an issue of it but it seems as though, as we progress, things aren't getting much better it seems.
The easiest things to fix also seem to be the most common.
1) Range commands
2) Range commands
What have I run into?
The obvious ones are "load and make ready," "shooter, are you ready?" etc.
But the one that gets me is the RO waiting on a response at the "Are you ready" command.
Folks, talk this over with your ROs at your staff meetings. ROing is a volunteer sport and I am nothing but thankful to the men and women who put on matches. However, as fairly new (in the grand scheme of things) CRO, breakdowns like this really make me question what or how we can fix these types of deficiencies.
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What if I accidentally run into those signage? Have they been properly calibrated?
For the web site, we should soon have updated stage diagrams which will include the stage number.
Once on the range, you'll have no problem identifying a stage to a bay...
One of our stage designers had a few moments on his hands this fall, and he built these...
To be a good RO, know the rules and commands.
The Cowtown Classic USPSA Match 2014
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I think they just did that over the weekend. haha