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StrongArm67
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Hello everyone,
Long time BRC reader, first time poster!
I have been wanting to get in to rifle competition for some time now and recently sold a pistol and before the wife had a chance to get it, I found a guy with a very nice used Savage FTR in .308 with a 4-16X50 Millet attached and it shoots very well.
My questions are:
Bi Pod - I attached a cheaper Caldwell and I could tell right away that this gun was too heavy for lack of quality. I used a coupon and took advantage of free shipping from Brownells and bought their Gen3 F Class bi pod with elevation. If this does not work well for me, please give me some suggestions on a quality bi pod to use that will get me the height I need as I can return the G3, add a little money to it, and get something better but I generally shoot better with "free recoil" than I do by loading a bi pod.
Millet Scope - The Millet is clear with no issues that I can report...good glass. At 300yds, it is fine. The "funds" for improved magnification are a little on the thin side. With that, to get started, I think I can swing $400-$500 but I am not sure about how high of a power I would need (get by with) for most events being at the 500-600yd mark and the occasional 1000yd match. I have been reading about and looking at the Weaver T Series but I am not sure about which power would be best.
Thank you all for your time and I look forward to being a part of a fine group of people!
Long time BRC reader, first time poster!
I have been wanting to get in to rifle competition for some time now and recently sold a pistol and before the wife had a chance to get it, I found a guy with a very nice used Savage FTR in .308 with a 4-16X50 Millet attached and it shoots very well.
My questions are:
Bi Pod - I attached a cheaper Caldwell and I could tell right away that this gun was too heavy for lack of quality. I used a coupon and took advantage of free shipping from Brownells and bought their Gen3 F Class bi pod with elevation. If this does not work well for me, please give me some suggestions on a quality bi pod to use that will get me the height I need as I can return the G3, add a little money to it, and get something better but I generally shoot better with "free recoil" than I do by loading a bi pod.
Millet Scope - The Millet is clear with no issues that I can report...good glass. At 300yds, it is fine. The "funds" for improved magnification are a little on the thin side. With that, to get started, I think I can swing $400-$500 but I am not sure about how high of a power I would need (get by with) for most events being at the 500-600yd mark and the occasional 1000yd match. I have been reading about and looking at the Weaver T Series but I am not sure about which power would be best.
Thank you all for your time and I look forward to being a part of a fine group of people!