Thread: The future of 3gun in nz?

Originally Posted by gundoc

When we started IPSC 3-gun shooting in 1983 we had to do it by working around all sorts of Police and Pistol Assn rules that were put in our way. It is not about the firearm but the skill of the user. If everyone is restricted to 10 round manual operation centrefire rifles and 5 round shotguns then so be it. In all sports it is the skill of the participant that wins the day. Semi-autos may make it easier and quicker but the more skilled shooters are still the ones that win. Don't fall into the same twisted 'logic' of our lawmakers and believe that the equipment is the most important component. It is not! It is individual skill! The old .303 Lee Enfield is capable of over 40 aimed shots per minute, starting with an empty rifle, one magazine, and loose ammo. A modern 60 degree lift bolt action with a belt full of 10 round mags must be competitive to an experienced shooter!

If I may add that the old bolt action battle rifles were also slowed by recoil recovery. The .223 or 7.62x39 cartridge produce about half the recoil of a .303, and .303 battle rifles could have done with muzzle brakes.