Thread: F-Class

Absolutely nothing wrong with the HBCs Kurt.
Can't blame the projectile if you miss

Originally Posted by 6x47

Absolutely nothing wrong with the HBCs Kurt.
Can't blame the projectile if you miss

When do I miss??

Thanks @ebf - will definitely follow your suggestion re: 'Try before you buy'. Having ears that are on their way out (too much noise - of every kind), I definitely need sound moderators on my rifle and on rifles nearby. $11500 hearing aids aren't all that flash for controlling excess noise . Budget will definitely restrict shooting to 'social activity' or being a 'detail filler' on the day. From the rules NZNRA put out for F-TR and FO, I've interpreted that moderators are acceptable. In my younger days (303, 7.62 NATO), military stocks made me a bit 'recoil shy'. Having popped some 'caps' on a 50 BMG, and a 500 S&W Magnum, in the States, I think I'm over this now . While competition does improve your performance, LR shooting is a retirement hobby for me. So will probably have something along the lines of your Omark - without the 'upgrades' that you've put into yours. Time will tell if I have the ability - desire isn't a problem. .

'please' stop putting 'quotation marks' around every 'second' word

They're actually apostrophes..

@WallyR electronic ear protectors could be worth investing in. They block the loud noises but allow you to hear speech - helpful when on the firing line.

yup, supressors/moderators are fine. Not very common though, because with string fire, they get very hot and cause issues with mirage in your scope.

For recoil reduction, a good buttpad like a limbsaver will do wonders, and there are several f-class shooters who wear heavy shooting jackets, not just for recoil, but also to increase consistency in terms of fit into the shoulder.

Hardest thing to learn is the wind IMHO. apart from that Matt's gun for instance easily does 1/4MOA, what is your 1/2? 3/4MOA? That makes wind judgement even more critical for you. I am certianly impressed with @ebf's setup for the $s spent.

I am switching to HBCs as they are good for 100fps+ at the same 45gr 2208 and at 1000yds that means still supersonic unlike the Nosslers and they are the same price more or less. HBC is supposed to be doing a 303brit this month, but they have gone silent on that

Originally Posted by WallyR

Thanks @ebf - will definitely follow your suggestion re: 'Try before you buy'. Having ears that are on their way out (too much noise - of every kind), I definitely need sound moderators on my rifle and on rifles nearby. $11500 hearing aids aren't all that flash for controlling excess noise . Budget will definitely restrict shooting to 'social activity' or being a 'detail filler' on the day. From the rules NZNRA put out for F-TR and FO, I've interpreted that moderators are acceptable. In my younger days (303, 7.62 NATO), military stocks made me a bit 'recoil shy'. Having popped some 'caps' on a 50 BMG, and a 500 S&W Magnum, in the States, I think I'm over this now . While competition does improve your performance, LR shooting is a retirement hobby for me. So will probably have something along the lines of your Omark - without the 'upgrades' that you've put into yours. Time will tell if I have the ability - desire isn't a problem. .

Keep an eye on TM for guns, recently 2 came up that went for $500 (name starts with G cant recall the spelling) and they are good guns.

Cheltenham- 2x300 yard shoots + quick clean up. Bring your gummies and a shovel if you choose. Sighting from 12 pm.

@Hades - would love to come along, however family commitments need to be attended to. @ebf - only putting in 'quotation/apostrophe' marks to show thoughts/wish list rather than concrete desires
Handy thread for 'brain picking', but arguments about F-TR v FO, very confusing. Seems to me, F-TR thinking rules - one should still be able to shoot FO, without breaking the bank . Still - getting great ideas from the posters.

Originally Posted by 6x47

They're actually apostrophes..

Used in such a manner, also known as single quotation marks

Originally Posted by WallyR

Handy thread for 'brain picking', but arguments about F-TR v FO, very confusing. Seems to me, F-TR thinking rules - one should still be able to shoot FO, without breaking the bank . Still - getting great ideas from the posters.

You can shoot either FTR or FO with out breaking the bank if you wish, if you're mainly interested in improving your own results. You will be competing against some who have invested a lot of money (and time) into their shooting.

It's your choice regarding what investment you want to make and the results you want to get.

Originally Posted by Kurt

Those top 3 had a pretty good lead over the rest of us though!

Rem 700 Varmint dropped in a B&C stock on a Harris bipod and $600 scope here. I only shoot those 155gn Dyer's, because they're (I'm) cheap

Selling this rifle now but in stock configuration + Badger Ordnance 20MOA rail. Will post in the For Sale section soon