Thread: first time using center fire

Originally Posted by WaikatoBushman

The practice with a .22 will translate to some degree but its generally better to practice with a centerfire if your aiming to shoot centerfire. What's your aim for this firearm? Im wondering if it could make sense for you to pick up a 243 as a stepping stone in the centerfire learning curve, minimal recoil, minimal noise suppressed and enough punch for majority of animals NZ holds

yeah agree with the bushman -the last thing you need is to start flinching from noise - if its just the noise that's bothering you then when target shooting I use a set of good sonic ear plugs and combine that with a set of grade 5 ear muffs - dont hear much with that combo- get as comfortable as possible - neighbours well look after them - a courtesy call before target session always and reasure them you have safe range with decent backstop