TargetTalk

At a recent match I had an odd challenge.

There was a clear double in the target, but only four clear holes in the backing target.
I was given four hits as 'the backing target didn't prove the double really was a double'
I got the challenge eventually, but my assumption has always been if there are five obvious holes in the target there is no need to look at the backer.

Occasionally a double in the target must produce a single hole in the backer.

As for match tactics, my 'guns, ammo, ear defenders' checklist has worked reasonably well so far.

So, this is the carrot?



Can someone explain how its used? (Only by a match official, I know)

(Great thread by the way -- thanks)

ScottSimmonds wrote:So, this is the carrot?



Can someone explain how its used? (Only by a match official, I know)

(Great thread by the way -- thanks)

...does not conform to Rule 14.3. I have seen it used by referees at Camp Perry to detect doubles when they are in their tent.

It is gently lowered into one or more shot holes that are not suspected of being doubles to see how far it goes in. Then it is lowered gently into the suspected double to see if it goes farther.

If we ever get electronic targets the whole thing goes away.

Very interesting. Thank you.

Carrots for Conventional look similar but go from .22 to .45.

Used under 14.3.2 (b) to be specific by a Range Official as a plug type scoring gage for doubles.

Basically, competitors acting as scorers are not allowed disturb the shot holes created in the target with any type of device that may enter the hole and distort the condition of the target. (Don't be poking around with a pencil either.)

Good Shooting.

Cecil