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From: pyrite.telesci!kindred@rutgers.edu (David L Kindred (Dave))
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Subject: Re: Target shooting & scoring question
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Date: 19 Jun 91 14:13:57 GMT
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In article <35718@mimsy.umd.edu> smpod@ariel.lerc.nasa.gov (Stefan) writes:

   # 
   #Is this the correct way to score a close .223 hit? Was proper
   #procedure followed?
   # 
   #Donald Newcomb
   #newcomb@world.std.com
   # 
   #[MODERATOR:  Its the pit officer's call, but I would have plugged it.


   Page 35 of the 1991 NRA Highpower Rifle Rules says:

   "The .30 caliber gauge will be used to score all targets and calibers."

	I believe that paying the challenge fee REQUIRES the pit
officer to use the plug.  This is especially true when looking at any
round less than .30 Caliber!.  IF this were an important match, I
would consider PROTESTING the call.  Remember that any competitor can
challenge or protest, even when you're in the pits.

	 Before anyone starts grumbling about why the .30 Caliber plug
is used for all calibers, I believe the answer is simply that the
scoring is based on the CENTER of the hit.  Since judging the center
is extremely difficult, the lines are set up to score on the edge of
the hit.  Thus, for any caliber less then .30, the plug is needed to
accurately score the hit.  Presumably, if you shoot with a bullet
larger than .30, the plug should be used to TAKE AWAY POINTS as
needed. 
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[MODERATOR: Umm, no I think the rules are quite specific about what
is used for the score, the hole is the hole. Where its center sits
does not affect what you receive for the shot.  I think the purpose 
of the plug is to help define what is the *hole*, not its center.
Which brings us back to the question of why the .30 plug is used for
all shots....]