New HFT point scoring system.

[Phil Russell]

Interesting thread but: the replies concentrating on the 'simulated hunting' comment are, I believe, missing the key point (no pun intended). The 'simulated hunting' argument is irrelevant; the key issue is whether or not the scoring system should be changed and, as many comments above say, 'don't change what is not broken'.
The system proposed; one that introduces an element of gambling on your shot, is not new and has been used in many side shoot scenarios or what may be also called 'fun shoots' held at various times by various clubs. Yes, they are fun ... as are the variants e.g. score 1 for a prone shot knock down, score 2 for a kneeler knock down, score 3 for a stander knock down. In all cases score 0 for a plate. Yes ... good fun but not really adequate for competition use as too much depends on the tactics used by the shooter. The current HFT scoring format rewards the shooter for being a good shot with all shooters shooting the designated course as set out by the organisers. As it should be.
So ... nice thoughts, but the scoring idea is just for a fun tactical shoot not for the competitive HFT course.
Cheers, Phil

[Rich]

Our club puts on some events now and then with several disciplines to shoot, and your version with a penalty for a faceplate is adopted into what we call Humane HFT. We deliberately portray it as a simulated hunting environment, just for that event.

It's quite a challenge for some regular HFT shooters to decide actually not to take the shot if they are not confident of a knock down.

In the end it's just another take on a target shooting sport.

[PCPShooter]

Our club puts on some events now and then with several disciplines to shoot, and your version with a penalty for a faceplate is adopted into what we call Humane HFT. We deliberately portray it as a simulated hunting environment, just for that event.

It's quite a challenge for some regular HFT shooters to decide actually not to take the shot if they are not confident of a knock down.

In the end it's just another take on a target shooting sport.

Sensible, and Pragmatic