In this issue:

Balancing the rifle
Award medals
Mental training book
Award medals / ammo weight rule?

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With respect to my comments in #12 about the balance of the rifle,
I said:
        "When I fit a rifle for myself I like to have the center 
        of balance of the rifle at the point where my supporting 
        hand comes in contact with the forestock."

I was referring to the standing position only.  I should clarify this
with respect to the prone and kneeling positions as well.

In standing, as I said, the fulcrum should be at the point where the hand
contacts the forestock.

In the kneeling position the fulcrum point should be directly over
the left elbow and knee (or right elbow for left handed shooters).  

In prone, and correct me if I am wrong, the fulcrum point should be at the
point where the hand comes in contact with the forestock.  Obviously, this
point would be much further out on the forstock than in standing but in the
UIT .22 Free Rifle event extra weights could be added to distribute the
weight differently.  Not sure about other events though.  I am involved only
with smallbore rifle shooting.

Sorry about any confusion created by the non-completeness of my previous
message.  :)


Gary Piercey

[Ed. note - I say just do trial and error to find what is most stable for
you.  Like I said I have the fulcrum above my hand in standing also.]

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RE: Where to find quality medals

You might try Edmond Trophy Company, 401 W. 15th, Edmond, Oklahoma.
(405) 341-4631 or fax to (405) 341-1466
Although they are in an unlikely location, they have made excellent medals
for many events worldwide.

*********************************************************RE: mental training

Dr. Antal mentioned a book:  The Mental Art of World Competitive Shooting.
Does anyone know the author and publisher of it.  What other books on the
mental aspects of shooting and/or mental training for shooting does anyone
recommend?

[Actually, Chet Skinner mentioned a book.  He is the author and publisher of
it.  You may contact him at meecin@tnproweb.com.  He also happens to be my
coach.  Dr. Antal is the source of some info Chet relayed to the list.]

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Why not buy Blackington medals.  They are about $9 each with a lot of
choices.   The "NRA" medals are made by Blackington, are made in
relatively few styles, and cost $8 each when I went to purchasing
directly from Blackington.  .... Perhaps, I do not understand the
question?    Mac

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I must have deleted it, but there was something about using ammo with
a "heavier" bullet.....   there are rules about the "weight" of the
22LR bullet.

[Ed note - not in the UIT rules at least.  Only restriction is it's .22 Long
Rifle and the bullet is made of lead or similar soft material.]

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Regards,    Mac
James  C.  Mc Laughlin   JCM@GMI.Edu   Flint, Michigan  U.S.A.

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End of UIT Mailing List #13

Michael Ray - Systems Engineer
Rose-Hulman Inst. of Tech. Rifle Coach
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