Which round to shoot?

[Jimster71]

Our club is shooting national rounds on monday and we have a choice of which distances to shoot.

I'm trying to decide between a national (48@60yrds + 24@50yrds) or a short national (48@50yrds + 24@40yrds). I've not shot 60 yards before so I would probably do better at the short national. Part of me wonders if I should just have a go at 60 and shoot a national for the experience.

I've not got any classification scores yet, so this would go towards getting one of those.

Any suggestions?

[Tom]

Originally Posted by Jimster71

I've not got any classification scores yet, so this would go towards getting one of those.

Yes it would Although its only possible for Gents to get 3rd Class on a Short National (score 403 or above), and a 3rd or 2nd Class on a National (319 and 436 respectively).

I think I've got the figures right

[Gavster]

Have you got a chance to go to the club before monday and try a couple of dozen at 60m? If you do, try a couple of ends and if your comfortable shoot the national.

Whats the worst that can happen? You don't get a classifiaction score and you kill a load of worms.

[Jimster71]

I won't get a chance to get any 60 yard sight marks before monday. No club session on friday and I am away for a friend's wedding over the weekend.

[Gavster]

Personally if I was in your position then I would shoot the short national as like you I haven't shot over 50m yet. Its not really an issue where I shoot as we don't seem to shoot many organised scored rounds and I'm waiting till I'm comfortable(ish) at shooting 60m before I start scoring myself.

Was hoping to shoot schedule 3 of the VGP but just couldn't get down to shoot often enough over last couple of months to be able to hit 60m before the end of April.

[Jimster71]

Similar here, I've been concentrating on improving my groups at each distance before moving onto the next. I've not scored anything I've shot outdoors.

[Flying Whale]

I'd calculate a sight mark (a good starting point is the difference from 50-60 should be roughly the same as the difference between 40 and 50) and shoot the National.

[tel]

Originally Posted by Flying Whale

I'd calculate a sight mark (a good starting point is the difference from 50-60 should be roughly the same as the difference between 40 and 50) and shoot the National.

Me too!

[Jimster71]

Originally Posted by Flying Whale

I'd calculate a sight mark (a good starting point is the difference from 50-60 should be roughly the same as the difference between 40 and 50) and shoot the National.

Unfortunately, it's not that simple. I think I would have to bring my sight bar in for me to hit 60 yards. It's fully out at the moment and my 50yrd sight mark is near the bottom.

[Flying Whale]

Originally Posted by Jimster71

Unfortunately, it's not that simple. I think I would have to bring my sight bar in for me to hit 60 yards. It's fully out at the moment and my 50yrd sight mark is near the bottom.

It does make life harder for sure. But still, are you man or mouse?

Seriously I would still be tempted to take a punt at moving the sight bar in. The Short National is in your comfort zone, but all you can get is 3rd class. National gives you a chance at 2nd class. I would also suggest shooting longer rounds for handicap reasons. I know some people feel that you will not score better on a handicap basis, but I found that to be the case for me in the early days. In consequence I moved up distance as soon as I could.

Anyway. Take all the advice, ignore the abuse and shoot what you want. We mostly shoot for enjoyment. If you aren't going to enjoy it....