mdschappell Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Not sure if this is the right place for this, but here goes..... It seems that limited in three gun has taken a down turn in participants. Would anyone be inclined to shoot limited with an unmagnified optic or iron sights on the rifle (like current rules), a pump shotgun, and a production pistol (10 or 15 rd mags)? I think a division like this would be really attractive to newcomers who probably already have this gear. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyNo! Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I haven't had the same observation. Limited is usually the same size as Open in all of the majors I shot last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Limited saw a surge of new shooters the last few years, not a down turn. Rumor has it some of the past Iron "legends" are going to play in Limited this year, potentially making it the most competitve, and certainly interesting divisions. I think adding a new division to the sport that is arguably at the bottom of the funnel would have no benefit. 3Gun is not cheap, but there are plenty of people trying to gear up to get into the sport, so I don't see the direct benefit at any of the major matches. Local, do what you think is best for your local shooters, realizing some of them use local to prepare for majors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdschappell Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Interesting to hear that limited is strong in other places.... locally, it seems almost dead with tactical optics being the majority of shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Nationally, the struggling divisions are the Heavy/He-Man. The rules are disjointed match to match, there is but a small loyal following. Match Directors/Rules and 3GN have made it very difficult on those folks who really enjoy Heavy. Limited is just an optic switch from Tac-Optics, so it is pretty simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Nationally, the struggling divisions are the Heavy/He-Man. The rules are disjointed match to match, there is but a small loyal following. Match Directors/Rules and 3GN have made it very difficult on those folks who really enjoy Heavy. Limited is just an optic switch from Tac-Optics, so it is pretty simple. If there's any division that could use some kind of a boost, it's HM for sure. Winning matches is great and all, but it's somewhat less great when you only had to beat one other shooter. Limited is fairly popular at our local matches, but our absolute max range is 100 yards on one stage. I think having closer targets takes away some of the fears people have about shooting the match without optics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 If I can get one or two more people to sign up for the Noveske match in HM-Limited, I am going to try something for them that is rather novel, provided they all agree...we will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latech15 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm shooting HMO this year. I built an awesome 308 and I love shooting it. I hate paying for bullets, but love the gun. Besides, I've always been a big fish/little pond kind of a guy anyway. I'm addicted to kicking ass to btw. We'll have to see how that shakes out...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm shooting HMO this year. I built an awesome 308 and I love shooting it. I hate paying for bullets, but love the gun. Besides, I've always been a big fish/little pond kind of a guy anyway. I'm addicted to kicking ass to btw. We'll have to see how that shakes out...... Worked out well for Jesse...just don't shake too hard or something might come loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I thought HeMan got a boost with the shoot-off rules. Perhaps some believe the competition in HM was not as strong as Tac Op and therefore might get in the shoot-offs more frequently HeMan is great but like it was said, 3G in $$$$$ intensive. Trying to shoot HeMan, TacOp and another division would put a serious dent in my budget. It is bad enough I drive an 18 year old 4Runner to support m y gun habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 haha yeah I think it's finances. I love all divisions and almost all shooting games, but can't afford to shoot 223 and 40 right now as it is. If I had to do it with 45s and 308, I would be driving a shittier car. Granted, my car already is worth less than my tac optics scope, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I thought HeMan got a boost with the shoot-off rules. Perhaps some believe the competition in HM was not as strong as Tac Op and therefore might get in the shoot-offs more frequently It kind of did, even more with the Divisional $5K, but with no more shoot-offs in favor of the Pro-Series, it looks like HM is sliding back to the guys who really love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) Not sure if this is the right place for this, but here goes..... It seems that limited in three gun has taken a down turn in participants. Would anyone be inclined to shoot limited with an unmagnified optic or iron sights on the rifle (like current rules), a pump shotgun, and a production pistol (10 or 15 rd mags)? I think a division like this would be really attractive to newcomers who probably already have this gear. Thoughts? sounds like ssg multigun for idpa Edited February 17, 2013 by bigfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) I thought HeMan got a boost with the shoot-off rules. Perhaps some believe the competition in HM was not as strong as Tac Op and therefore might get in the shoot-offs more frequently It kind of did, even more with the Divisional $5K, but with no more shoot-offs in favor of the Pro-Series, it looks like HM is sliding back to the guys who really love it. You are correct sir. HM won't benefit from a lot of the semi pro shooters sneaking over to grab points either. Couple what you said with what I said and pull the 50 pro guys out of the at several majors cause they will be shooting along with no $5,000 divisional purse announced yet and HM is going to shrink in 2013. Seems the only way to make the small divisions bigger these days is to do your prize table like Rocky Mountain or make the divisions more like Tac Optics. BTW. I have been in rehab for the ass kicking problem. I think I have it kicked. I'm down to 1-2 per month now. Edited March 1, 2013 by Jesse Tischauser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I would shoot limited at a match if the rifle distances were less than 300 yards. Beyond that I don't like shooting a red dot because it normally larger than the target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSnSC Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 To the OP, Alot of guys already shoot the equipment you listed in Limited. No need for a seperate division. I started with a pump and a production pistol. I didnt win, but I didnt finish last either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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