TargetTalk

The issue of stress in metals is complex. I work with steel alloys daily and heat treatment of parts, but I am not familiar with the exact steels and materials for rifle barrels, the initial bar stock is generally made using a rolling process on a near molten extrusion of steel alloy which progressi...

Thanks for the core training link Pat.
I have it printed and will put it to use.

Without being silly I intend to do all I can to minimise any possible problems.

Rally

Just thought I'd post some feedback on our progress It seems he was ready to go unsupported. My son was loaned a jacket 2 weeks ago and a pair of trousers last Thursday for the first time Up to that point he has been shooting supported off a stand with an occasional unsupported shoot. He shoots ISSF...

Thanks, I just read up about Jamie - a terrible outcome for her. I wonder if this problem has affected males and females equally, or just something unique to her body and/or her training. I tried looking for the documents you mentioned on both sites and found the repositories, but couldnt find anyth...

Thanks Guys, Great information from close to home experiences. In this case my son is 12yo - fairly tall and fit. He is also an archer and shoots a 3kg/6.6lb target bow with 26" front stabiliser and 10" rear stabiliser - this is shot with a fully extended arm and he can shoot that all day ...

I am wondering what the consensus is regarding any minimum age/maturity/strength for a Junior boy progressing from supported to unsupported. This is in relation to the Olympic 10m Air Rifle discipline. I understand there are some issues regarding skeletal development that might need to be considered...