Thread: rifle weights < 4.1kg incl a scope of 500grammes

So this is a new NRA class an alternative to F and F/TR to enable calibers other than 308 with restrictions to factory unmodified hunting rifles .2 + 5 shot strings. Great initiative. Presumably 300 500 600yd andit could be interesting to try at 800 900 and 1000yd SO you'll need that capability.

I personally would put a bit more than 500g into a dial up scope and stretch it to 18× if I could. You'll need a bipod . A factory varmint barrel might be more use than a suppressor . The Tikka T3 in 260 is the Obvious choice.

I wouldn't say the tikka was 'the' obvious choice, but it is a good one.

Originally Posted by Bagheera

So this is a new NRA class an alternative to F and F/TR to enable calibers other than 308 with restrictions to factory unmodified hunting rifles .2 + 5 shot strings. Great initiative. Presumably 300 500 600yd andit could be interesting to try at 800 900 and 1000yd SO you'll need that capability.

I personally would put a bit more than 500g into a dial up scope and stretch it to 18× if I could. You'll need a bipod . A factory varmint barrel might be more use than a suppressor . The Tikka T3 in 260 is the Obvious choice.

Rules say that the scope can only be up to 10x magnification, which is a bit of a bummer.

Does seem like a great initiative, hopefully can attract more people into target shooting.
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For shits and giggles, my ruger 10/22 2.3kgs! Yet to test for long range but if it's as good as @Dundee I'll be happy to take on the nra boys....

Funny thing is in the ad that ran in NZ Guns there's a photo of me using my 6mm 204 not what I'd call a standard cal hahahaha