We also must take into consideration that many of these low average shooters are lax in their desire to be more competitive. It is not fair to try...
The only way to come close to equalizing handicap shooting is MORE concrete. Go back to the older target setting rules,and enforce them. Any other...
Brad, You should practice left handed, after all most lefties are true gentlemen and never complain, about any thing. They are also nicer...
Matt, I'm still going forward on that top lever. Roger C.
As you get older and your mount is not perfect like it was when you were young. It is best to have either a figure eight or stack the beads. That...
The EC did not learn from the mistakes of years ago, many are being repeated. Happy customers spend money. Unhappy customers stay home. Mr. Woods...
Vendor row at Sparta was very small compared to the first few years. If a vendor can not make any money, then he finds other place to vend. The low...
MikeJ, When it states high gun in any option. It does not matter what the split could be, 40/30/20/10. If there are 4 100 straights they...
Doc, I remember that now, another in their long line of fantastic moves. Roger C.
lbrown, If it was high gun most likely nothing out of the ordinary. High gun purses are welfare for the top shooters. They worked hard to get...
Good Idea.
Because the RIFF-RAFF in the Dumbocratic party think more of the stinking illegals than they do about American citizens. This also includes RINO"S...
I think it was changed to make squadding easier for the large shoots. They also changed the yardage separation rule, you can have 3 yards difference...
MikeJ, I helped run the event at the old Phoenix Trap & Skeet club where the Spring Grand was held. We many times had $45000. or $50000. in the...
Brad, Was there not a problem created by the EC about the Budweiser money? I think they pissed off the Budweiser and they stopped their...
The Martins have helped many clubs with their shooting facilities. Not just with prize money. I posted at one time that propping up the ATA with...
MikeJ, Tell those new shooters that no one starts off as a AAA shooter. It takes practice and many targets shot before getting good at the sport....
Brad, Bill Martin has supported many clubs not just Sparta, I have known Bill for over 25 years and he is the most generous member the shooting...
Oleolliedog, Lets face it, we need a 30 yard line, or wider angles, possibly both. Faster wider targets will hurt the least accomplished...
Shotshell, Always know why you missed a target, analise it in your mind, if you do not know why you missed, you will repeat the error. Roger C.
Geterdun, Is that dy-no-mit you are using? Roger C.
shotshell, When I joined the ATA in 1974, every one started their handicap at the 22 yard line. Learn to shoot the 16's and the Hdk. will be no...
Mike J, Why would the ATA be against calcuttas because of the non payment of taxes on the money? They all took restitution for their so called...
I heard David has a problem in Maryland. He may loose his right to own or handle any firearms. No, I have enough pals, and I have never met David....
Win101, David seems to have anger issues. HE WAS ALSO A VERY GOOD TRAP SHOOTER. Maybe the ATA should have encouraged him to see about harnessing...
trapmechanic, You prattle on like a man with a paper a$$. You have posted 3 messages and all seem to have a bit of BS included in them. You...
I see your sign on name is trap mechanic, If you are always there why not donate your services as a mechanic so all machines will work properly....
azco, Have you ever been to Sparta, Ill.? If you have you must be used to living in a dump. It has no up scale places to eat or do anything...
Some men give, many take. We have seen an excess of takers in our sport. I respect Mr Fishburn, he is an astute business man and giver. To bad...
Garry, I have stated many times, No BUSINESS can stand still. it is either growing or it is declining. Management is to blame, or praised, for...
Sounds like David may be blessed with an anger control problem. Roger C.
Spoke to a friend who is at the Cardinal today. Just as he was done shooting on squad 124 and walked into the pavilion, it started to rain. There...
It looks like Mr. Taylor truly believes that all trap shooters are dumb, stupid, or ignorant. That statement, I did not profit from the transaction,...
The future will belong to those that have to bury the radicals of Islam. Roger C.
I could never trust the adjustable bar, so I quit using them. I also quit reloading, my Mec hydro is now used by the kids in the mid west. Roger...
Doc. I have just the gun for you to shoot the live birds with. It is a Anotonio Zoli 12 GA. S X S engraved with the Goddess of the hunt scene by;...
They will probably have a 90% or better reclaim rate. All they have to do is multiply the targets shot by X 1.125 ounces divide by 90% , multiply by...
No that was a renovation made by the gentleman in Canada. I think he still makes them. Mine was a duplicate of the X trap. I beefed up the weak...
Columbus, Does this mean they will not need any ones reclaim machinery. The EC may ban the shot curtain use at registered shoots. If all clubs go...
Bill, Do you remember Don and Donna? They created quite a stir at the old Phoenix club. Roger C.
Par4, When they had to cancel the doubles event due to bad weather it made them throw 3 events the next day. That may have been the reason for...
Thanks Garry, I talked to Sol for some time about trap house design. No mention about the move to Sparta was mentioned at the time. Roger C.
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Just googled Redlands. How does the shot curtain affect the targets when the wind is blowing? Roger C.
user1, Who was the Pres. of the ATA in 2001 and 2002? Roger C.
Mike J, I have been around the game for a long time, the EC wants no change in the way they handle the running of the ATA, any change would cut...
oldskt94, If and when it gets here you can rest assured non of the existing EC or BOD members will have any say in the management of the...
Mike J, You are spot on about a marketing plan. I have been advocating for a viable business plan for at least 15 yrs. One that would include...
I think it is time to tell azco the longer he talks the dumber he sounds. He wants to stir up the chit, but is to lazy to research the subjects. I...
Northern Illinois Pride, One corrupt ATA official vetoed a sweet heart deal that the organization was offered. The grounds would have been built...
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