Recognition of the HC is probably the only thing, in my mind, that MIGHT need some adjustment. It started on " even footing" (for lack of a better term) with all other classes. What happened? winning the HC was worth more than winning any other class, more even I believe the PMR. People screamed bloody murder because semi-pro, open and mbr shooters were switching to HC just to win the money, thus defeating the " purpose" of the class. So, they switched it to take the financial motivation away, or reduced, again this was cause people were screaming it wasn' t fair. Now, HC shooters want more. Well you can' t have it both ways.

I agree the HC should not be considered a " lesser" class. But, remember what it was started for, not beginner, but for less competitive folks who didnt want or have the time to master the longer distance estimates and didn' t want to face off against the " target" bows.

the problem is defining " hunting" , my bow, setup for hunting is NOT HC legal, I shoot a 11.5 inch stablizer with AEP disconnect which makes it over 12 inches. Other than that its legal. So, I hunt with it, so its clearly a hunting bow, but I can' t use it in the HC. I have no problem with this, but others might, they can' t use their hunting bow/arrows/whatever in the HC. Now factor in westerners who hunt antelope, mulies etc. It would be an extremely CLOSE shot for them at 30 yards.

Clearly the only answer is there is no good answer [&:]

--Bob