Thread: New F Class setup and advice

Originally Posted by ebf

Speak to the guys at the clubs.

@Cyclops can probably point you in the right direction, I have been out of the fullbore game for a couple of years.

@ebf's first comment is the best.
If you're in or near Wellington head down to the Trentham range on a Saturday afternoon.
The club members who shoot there are very approachable. Have a talk with them.

A basic rifle and optics can be shot on a NRANZ range in a prone position. Simple rest or bipod or even off a bag (hunter class).
Your scores might not be great but you can learn a lot.

The only stupid question is the one you don't ask.

FWIW my son and I started with an off-the-shelf .223 with 2nd hand scope. It worked and was competitive in lighter winds.
Since then we've moved up in quantity and quality, onto .308 with handloads.

My personal preference is to buy the best you can when you can - even if that means wait a while before purchasing.
Buy second hand, a lot of quality can be bought second hand, specially optics.

For FTR and TR we've used Barnard actions and True-Flite barrels.
I standardised on NF scopes but as my vision gets worse (old age is a b**ch) I've moved to March scopes, more expensive but better quality (for me).

Reloading is another wormhole that you can disappear into.

Remember the aim of the game is to have fun.