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    Quote Originally Posted by Jackangus View Post
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    It's a long story as are most from hunters! Finished up in Edinburgh a few years back, saw the light (turns out that's called sunshine)and now out in NZ living the life. Kind of, i think. Yeah good buggers on here for the most part, there was a guy a month back or so had a melt down within 5 minutes of being here as no one would tell him their spot X, go figure. Have a look back and it makes for entertaining reading. Free venison out this way as well so another plus for NZ. Based up in Hamilton so if you ever venture out this way let me know. Talking of venison it's bbq day and home brew beer. Can't beat it really.
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    @Jackangus

    So lee, tell us about your shoot this morning, heard from some of the guys that you had a blat with the TR rifle.
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    Don't write off shooting FTR with a .223.
    Get a heavy barrelled rifle, use hand loaded ammunition and you can shoot (competitively) out to 1000 yards.

    My son has taken up FTR shooting. As a teenager a .308 recoil is too strong for him.
    After shooting with a borrowed .223 I bought a Savage Model 12 .223, with a 1:7 twist 26" barrel.
    The Savage is straight of the shelf with the addition of a 2nd hand scope and a (borrowed) Harris bipod.

    So far he has shot competitively out to 700 yards with it.
    I'm loading norma cases with 24 grains of 2208 and a 80 grain Amax projectile.

    I haven't added up all the bills, but including new reloading equipment (inc new cases) I think the total is around $3500 - but don't tell the missus.
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    Yea, really enjoyed it.
    Certainly different sights, that's for sure. Still not sure yet if that's the way to go yet.
    What would it be like trying to hit a target other than a circle? Hope that's not too stupid a question.

    But did enjoy it though, Thanks for asking ebf.

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    The aperture sights are pretty much specialised sights for round targets. The outer edge of the black circle on the target is the aiming mark.

    Similar setup used for smallbore as well, you're effectively centering the aiming mark inside a circular front element.

    Can't really comment on how effective they would be on non circular targets. Peep sights like the skinner with a front blade/pin and a rear circle are probable the closest thing.

    For F-class we use scopes and aim at the point of impact, you can either dial and aim at the centre, or hold off. The are several guys shooting FTR in the club, ask to have a go with one of theirs.
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    What do you shoot ebf?
    Do you do a few disciplines?
    The 308 left my shoulder a little sore at the end, do you get used to that or am I holding the rifle wrong?
    I did like the 308 though, probably when the time comes, that's the caliber i will get.

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    At the moment I mainly shoot FTR, with a bit of across the course as well. I have a chronic elbow injury, so can't take the strain of sling shooting.

    Did IPSC & 3-Gun for several years in the early 2000's before moving to NZ.

    If you wore a shooting jacket and the rifle was adjusted correctly it should be sore. Probably the buttpad position was not correct.
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