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V-Ring Origin?

Started by BarryinIN, August 18, 2015, 06:07:37 PM

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BarryinIN

August 18, 2015, 06:07:37 PM
I'm not sure where to put this, but I have a question that has long bothered me.

What is the reason for the V-ring (on any pre x-ring target) being a "V"?

I understand it came about after the 1921 National Matches when "Dad" Farr made 71 straight bulleyes and the need was shown for something other than the shoot-until-you-put-one-out system, but why a V?

The "X" I understand.  I could see it being an "A" even.   Maybe "T" for "Tiebreaker".  But " V"?
A friend postulates that it may have meant "Victory".  Maybe, but I'm not convinced.

Ive searched, I've looked, I've asked. I'm now asking here. Thanks.

BarryinIN

#1
August 18, 2015, 06:43:18 PM
Naturally, within five minutes of asking here I learn the answer, and it leaves me feeling like an idiot.

It corresponds with the max points per shot...in Roman numerals. Decimal target...10 possible...Roman numeral X.   V target...5 possible...Roman numeral V.   

olefido

#2
August 18, 2015, 07:23:54 PM
How do you get NPOA with a gladius? ???
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Mike Nollett

#3
August 18, 2015, 08:02:11 PM
V is the Roman numeral for 5 just as X is the Roman numeral for 10. They're numbers not letters.
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Guntuckian

#4
August 20, 2015, 12:37:12 PM
Great Question, and great responses!

Years ago in college, there was one student who would always ask such questions.  I quickly treasured his questions, because inevitably I would learn something new whenever he asked a question.  Later, in the martial arts, I learned this was called "beginners mind", a necessary state necessary to learn.  It is simply what we in Appleseed call a teachable attitude.  There is no such thing as a bad question if asked earnestly!

Thanks!

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Monkey

#5
August 20, 2015, 04:32:30 PM
I am officially one ounce smarter due to this thread.

I can leave work now.  :)
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