I think the way the IBO manages the MBO class works just fine. I have yet to win or even come close at any major events, but winning an award at some intermediate point would not be a victory for me either. The boys on the top of the ladder should enjoy their day in the sunshine, they' ve worked hard to get there. I wouldn' t suggest they get too comfortable though, there are a lot of us headed up and we might shake that ladder hard one day soon.

As for the HC and placing time limits or drop back limits...... I dont personally think so. While I understand the arguments for such ideas, I also know people with failing eyesight or other limitations who just can not perform beyond those distances. Not that any of us are prideful or anything, most of these folks would quit before admitting they are physically challenged. I for one don' t wish to lose these people from the sport.

I do, however, have a question for the other MBO shooters. What would you think of the idea of our ranges going to approximate distances like the pro/ semi-pro. My thinking being that the MBO has many shooters at or near that ability level, and often acts as the last step off point before making that commitment. Also, since we now stand as the only class at the orange stake, by combining the range requirments we could eliminate one stake and, I think, help in range assignments. I know that that would spread the scores more than they are now, which I' m sure would effect me too. I also know that it makes it that much more intimidating to enter that class, but...... Just an idea I' ve been thinking on and would like some feedback for. Let me know what you think, its possible I' m totally crazy.