Erm, the stats don't lie. Target shooters need accuracy and consistency and you don't see many Daystates on either the FT or HFT circuits. I agree that shooting skill will always shine through but it shines much brighter with the right kit.
I've been comp shooting a long time and owned so many rifles that i truly can't remember how many it would be ...maybe easily into the 3-400's.
Do you own Daystates?