I've never participated, but it looks interesting. I started reading my dad's
Muzzle Blasts magazines when I was nine years old. Bench rest shooting with patched round balls was big back then, in the fifties and early sixties, and most of the participants seemed to have rifles built out of random parts. The rifles were sometimes pretty crude. These are two of my favorites, both owned by Don Coble:
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Mr. Coble was one of the top competitors in benchrest shooting in his day. I believe he was from Ohio.
If there is interest, a dedicated sub-forum on this board might generate some conversation and even bring in a few folks who had not thought about it before. I know
@Uncle Miltie has posted a few times in the relatively new Antique Firearms section, showing old target rifles. His posts have been well received. I know I always enjoy them.
Best regards,
Notchy Bob
