She's done it again!

[Salopian]

Very difficult to evaluate who is the best at anything really, Boxer, Footballer , Athlete, shot etc, as it never really a level playing field.

Nigel Mansell a good example that I can use personal knowledge about , multiple World Champion and Indycar Champion, brilliant, brave, motivated driver .

We were (are ?) friends from our teenage years , but we both had a friend who was wealthy, talented and championship winner and multiple lap record holder , many of which still exist , but he didn't NEED to be a World Champion, possibly great but we will never know.

Kim Rhode should not be denied her success, but there are probably far finer shots that did not have her wherewithal, funding or motivation.

I rate very highly Cheryl Hall , Richard Faulds and George Digweed, none of who could hold a candle to Brian Bradley on his day.

 

[Les53]

Very difficult to evaluate who is the best at anything really, Boxer, Footballer , Athlete, shot etc, as it never really a level playing field.

Nigel Mansell a good example that I can use personal knowledge about , multiple World Champion and Indycar Champion, brilliant, brave, motivated driver .

We were (are ?) friends from our teenage years , but we both had a friend who was wealthy, talented and championship winner and multiple lap record holder , many of which still exist , but he didn't NEED to be a World Champion, possibly great but we will never know.

Kim Rhode should not be denied her success, but there are probably far finer shots that did not have her wherewithal, funding or motivation.

I rate very highly Cheryl Hall , Richard Faulds and George Digweed, none of who could hold a candle to Brian Bradley on his day.

Sorry Pete, I've never heard if Brian Bradley! I've heard of Brian Bailey though, is that who you mean mate?

 

[schmokinn]

To be the best in my opinion Its spanning the various disciplines that makes you greatest shot being the best at a couple and crap at the rest doesn't.

There is a local bloke who shoots sporting as his thing but has shot this year that i know of apart from his sporting scores  100/298 in DTL,100  in skeet,94= in ABT now as far as i know he doesn't even practice these disciplines and has only shot them a couple of times each year for competition he's just a great natural shot.

Surely it must be someone who can shoot any discipline well,not saying its him but somebody with a similar skill set and ability to diversify at will.

I appreciate the effort and ability needed to be an Olympian is great but if we are to chose just one it surely can't be them as the overall greatest shot as there only shooting one or at most 2 disciplines

I can't compare historically great shots as i wasn't there and anybody that was probably has a different perception of events to others.

It would be great to see a broad all round event with the worlds top shots invited and see the results of who is best now 

 

[Mutley]

Being quoted as the best isnt always good, I worked in the diving industry for many years, anytime somebody was tagged as the worlds best, they usually carked it within a month or so...........

 

[ips]

schmokinn makes a valid point. Good shot in fact excellent shot at many disciplines would indeed set you apart.

john Stafford

now there is a TOP DTL shooter Imo THE best but also a brilliant ABT and ESP and would have without question been a world class OT shooter.

I rest mi case mi lud. Were done here, question is answered.

 

[schmokinn]

Being quoted as the best isnt always good, I worked in the diving industry for many years, anytime somebody was tagged as the worlds best, they usually carked it within a month or so...........

I'm safe then

 

[Wonko the Sane]

I rest mi case mi lud. Were done here, question is answered.

I disagree.  The presumption that there IS a question to be answered is in itself false.  To presume there is a basis for cross-discipline comparison or extrapolation of performance is nothing less than ludicrous.  What really puzzles me is why anyone would actually GAF?

Best Of All Time!!!!  total rot

 

[ips]

I don't even understand that.

your English grammar is way too good for me BUT one assumes you mean. Its all bollox, and I agree, just joining in with the fun Charlie me old mate ?

 

[Les53]

The best really is an odd statement I guess. You could for example have a world champion ot shooter, he shot the big comps and won, fine. However there could be a shooter with a higher ranking/average who did not shoot the big comps. So, given that scenario,which shooter would actually be the best? If an outsider with an issf ranking of say 54th, suddenly won Olympic gold, should that suddenly make his ranking world number 1? I think not! So who is best is some conundrum!!! ???

 

[ips]

great post les ?

 

[Wonko the Sane]

I don't even understand that.

your English grammar is way too good for me BUT one assumes you mean. Its all bollox, and I agree, just joining in with the fun Charlie me old mate ?

I apologize for the impertinence.  Bollocks it is.  Autocorrect did that    - bollox is just fine AFAIC   :drinks:

 

[Les53]

It seems as though there is no definitive answer! So on that basis, purely hypothetically of course, the UK's best trap shooter must be Paul Chaplow! Just look at all his 300's! Then look at George Digweed in sporting! So when it comes to our highest ranking ot shooter....who is it? Does anyone know? I do and he has an Olympic silver! Yes, he got that silver with a humble Miroku too! Sorry, one more thing to add, he's also a bloody nice bloke too, not to mention being one of the best shooters since Bob Braithwaite! Now I will get my hat.

 

[schmokinn]

I disagree.  The presumption that there IS a question to be answered is in itself false.  To presume there is a basis for cross-discipline comparison or extrapolation of performance is nothing less than ludicrous.  What really puzzles me is why anyone would actually GAF?

Best Of All Time!!!!  total rot

"What really puzzles me is why anyone would actually GAF?"

A topic for discussion,fluffy rabbits,Entertainment? wouldn't life be so boring with no disagreement?

 

[Salopian]

Les,

 You know who Ian Peel is, you know who Brian Bailey (my Uncle) is and yet you don't know who Brian Bradley is?

Shame on you. :lol:

 

[Les53]

Les,

 You know who Ian Peel is, you know who Brian Bailey (my Uncle) is and yet you don't know who Brian Bradley is?

Shame on you. :lol:

No sorry Pete I dont mate!

 

[Wonko the Sane]

"What really puzzles me is why anyone would actually GAF?"

A topic for discussion,fluffy  rabbits,Entertainment? wouldn't life be so boring with no disagreement?

I've certainly participated in a number of decidedly stupid discussions (rocket blast recoil springs to mind) but "World's Best" simply seems to strike a new low for rational comment.  Certainly occupies the interest equivalent of the square root of -1   :bye:

 

[schmokinn]

I've certainly participated in a number of decidedly stupid discussions (rocket blast recoil springs to mind) but "World's Best" simply seems to strike a new low for rational comment.  Certainly occupies the interest equivalent of the square root of -1   :bye:

Yes i have seen your track record 

 

[Wonko the Sane]

I think I deserve some credit for actually being aware that they were stupid    :wink:

 

[garry2749]

Get them all together to shoot say 10 different disciplines,same day/time same targets see who comes up as the best shooter at that time not all time.

Bet its a sporting shooter though I would have some money on a Dorset boy 

Mr King loves his trap shooting as well..

It seems as though there is no definitive answer! So on that basis, purely hypothetically of course, the UK's best trap shooter must be Paul Chaplow! Just look at all his 300's! Then look at George Digweed in sporting! So when it comes to our highest ranking ot shooter....who is it? Does anyone know? I do and he has an Olympic silver! Yes, he got that silver with a humble Miroku too! Sorry, one more thing to add, he's also a bloody nice bloke too, not to mention being one of the best shooters since Bob Braithwaite! Now I will get my hat.

Get your coat as well... :kiss:

 

[Les53]

Mr King loves his trap shooting as well..

Get your coat as well... :kiss:

already done gazzer! ?