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as sgt schultz would say... i know nothing about F CLASS SHOOTING! your pics would be interdasting!
5/30/2012 4:10:47 PM
what say the hive about getting into F CLASS shooting?
5/30/2012 4:12:09 PM
what gun, scope, mat, boolits, spotting scope should i start out with?
5/30/2012 4:14:10 PM
Do you want to go open class or tactical? Tactical is dominated by 308s. Open is dominated by 6.5x284. The latter shoots like a laser, but it burns barrels quickly.
The common nickname of the sport is belly benchrest. That tells me most of what I need to know.
The common nickname of the sport is belly benchrest. That tells me most of what I need to know.
5/30/2012 4:25:11 PM
I know the sport. All you have to do to be competitive is hit a 3" circle, consistantly, 600 yards away. Hell, any deer hunter at any bar in America will tell you that ain't nuthin'........
The two classes are F-Open and F-TR. Main difference is that F-TR has to be .308 or .223. F-Open, anything goes. 22 pound weight limit.
The two classes are F-Open and F-TR. Main difference is that F-TR has to be .308 or .223. F-Open, anything goes. 22 pound weight limit.
5/30/2012 4:27:27 PM
I'm am also interested in this. 
I just wish there was a place close to me to shoot it.
I just wish there was a place close to me to shoot it.5/30/2012 4:31:33 PM
OP check out 6mmbr.com
5/30/2012 5:16:44 PM
Originally Posted By AR-180:
Do you want to go open class or tactical? Tactical is dominated by 308s. Open is dominated by 6.5x284. The latter shoots like a laser, but it burns barrels quickly.
The common nickname of the sport is belly benchrest. That tells me most of what I need to know.
Do you want to go open class or tactical? Tactical is dominated by 308s. Open is dominated by 6.5x284. The latter shoots like a laser, but it burns barrels quickly.
The common nickname of the sport is belly benchrest. That tells me most of what I need to know.
whats the difference?
5/30/2012 5:25:58 PM
<末末末末末末末末末-see my avatar? I did F-TR for a while. It was a lot of fun while everyone had "Tactical" (the T stand for Target, according to the NRA) style rifles.
However, it was eventually over run by gamers (at least where I shot, which admittedly wasn't as often as I would've liked), using 30" barrels on 2' wide bipod that slid on Formica-esque pads/tables.
Now, at 1000 yards, all that isn't going to make an average shot win. It still takes a lot of skill to read the wind, have perfect holds, and possess an extreme understanding of the fundamentals.
Just be aware that a new shooter, unless you can put a lot of time and money into it (multiple hours/100s round a week), is not going to be able to compete for the top.
I always hoped for a 180-0X, which was me dropping a point every shot (or holding 1.5 MOA). If I actually hit the X or some 10s, I was happy. Best I ever shot at 1k was 184-5X (had a 195-10x at 600 though).
It's a great way to spend the day at the range with a group of skilled and like minded individuals for not a ton of cash.
As for gear, we had guys hitting with .270 deer rifles. We also had guys trying to get 147 German surplus .308 to 1k. If you have a Savage 10FP, Remington 700, or Win. Model 70 in .308 with a Harris or Atlas, at least 10x scope, and a cheap spotting scope (I used a Konus 20-80x), you'll be able to have a good time. Just go with a solid zero and a bullet with some "ass" to it (I never used anything less that 175 bthp FGMM, 178 Hornady A-max or hand loads). Lots of guys practice 1k using .22lr at 200 yards. Might be something you could try as well, after working your way up.
However, it was eventually over run by gamers (at least where I shot, which admittedly wasn't as often as I would've liked), using 30" barrels on 2' wide bipod that slid on Formica-esque pads/tables.
Now, at 1000 yards, all that isn't going to make an average shot win. It still takes a lot of skill to read the wind, have perfect holds, and possess an extreme understanding of the fundamentals.
Just be aware that a new shooter, unless you can put a lot of time and money into it (multiple hours/100s round a week), is not going to be able to compete for the top.
I always hoped for a 180-0X, which was me dropping a point every shot (or holding 1.5 MOA). If I actually hit the X or some 10s, I was happy. Best I ever shot at 1k was 184-5X (had a 195-10x at 600 though).
It's a great way to spend the day at the range with a group of skilled and like minded individuals for not a ton of cash.
As for gear, we had guys hitting with .270 deer rifles. We also had guys trying to get 147 German surplus .308 to 1k. If you have a Savage 10FP, Remington 700, or Win. Model 70 in .308 with a Harris or Atlas, at least 10x scope, and a cheap spotting scope (I used a Konus 20-80x), you'll be able to have a good time. Just go with a solid zero and a bullet with some "ass" to it (I never used anything less that 175 bthp FGMM, 178 Hornady A-max or hand loads). Lots of guys practice 1k using .22lr at 200 yards. Might be something you could try as well, after working your way up.
5/30/2012 5:47:01 PM
gonna start with a savage 11
5/30/2012 9:12:13 PM
Originally Posted By winddummy82:
gonna start with a savage 11
gonna start with a savage 11
pics anyone
