This little can of worms is getting some mileage. Anyway before I go down the pub this is my take on it. I think if you want to reach the top in any sport whether its team or individual, you need to have the drive and desire to win. There are a lot of very good shots who get near to the top, but its that extra 5% you need to be a consistent winner. Sure you need some dosh and you need plenty of talent, but I think you have to want it so bad you are willing to sacrifice a lot to get there. I know a couple very good shots who got to the top but in the end it cost them there marriage and a lot of money. Regards the badge. When I started competitive shooting all I wanted to do was get in AA class, then the county team, then the England team. I think you have to keep pushing and try and achieve your goals and when you get there, you tell everybody who belittles your achievement to go and try themselves, because believe me it aint that easy.
As to ZZ I would love to have a crack at it but 8 hours to shoot 20 targets ! mind numbing . London Pride here I come.
