It does come across as a more organised sport these days on many of the videos. Maybe all the target rifles and target jackets help create that image.

I'm not sure it's actually any better from a shooting point of view. The wind and the misses on the target plates have no respect for what kit is being worn or used. It's still the same old story ... those that can shoot knock down most targets.

Always fascinates me looking at the videos. Look at the trigger techniques of target shooters using a few grands worth of kit.

1993 was about the time I started going to clubs.

I've been involved in amateur sport all my life. The older I get the more convinced I am that it's not a lot to do with performance.