Opinions, please.

[Dean Romig]

So Carl, can we presume that you and the other organizers would expect all entrants to do the 'honorable thing' insofar as how they each represent their own guns in competition?

[Coach]

Dean, I can speak only for myself in this matter and in answer to your question, I believe that all decisions should be based on thoughtfull consideration and with honorable intentions.

[Ed Blake]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

So Carl, can we presume that you and the other organizers would expect all entrants to do the 'honorable thing' insofar as how they each represent their own guns in competition?

Honorable thing? I'm not sure I understand your point Dean. The Challenge Cup does distinguish between composite and fluid steels for the Gaddy Trophy. Is there something else we have to declare now?

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Ed Blake

Honorable thing? I'm not sure I understand your point Dean.

Hi Ed, "Honorable thing" insofar as how each competitor represents his gun in meeting prescribed qualifications for entry.

The Oscar Gaddy event never entered my mind because it would be plain to see if a competitor's gun had Damascus barrels... or not. Fluid steel barrels would be an automatic disqualifier.... just as gauge mates or tubes are in other classic shooting events.

[Bill Murphy]

Carl, as I mentioned earlier, the Challenge, being a heads up competition, is really not a place where too much in the way of restrictions should be considered. I think we are all happy with the way it is now. In fact, I don't see much harm or advantage if a guy shoots a gun tubed to 20 gauge, composite or not. By the way, thanks for your work on the Challenge and we hope you continue.

[Bill Murphy]

John Truitt, you asked for opinions and you got mine, no different, by the way, than what others have posted. I'm sorry you are offended just by my posts, but they are not meant to be offensive. My apologies if you saw them as something they are not.

[John Truitt]

Bill Murphy, thank you. All is well. Enough said.

[William Davis]

Would like some clarification if possable. Challenge Cup rules specifically allow sub gauge tube sets if the barrels are Damascus I don't see any equipment rules published for the Southern SxS itself.

Of course any organizer can rule however he likes on equipment. Challenge cup is run by the clubs Southern itself is not. Is there a set of equipment rules available for the Deep River and Backwoods events ?


William Davis