Thread: Technique Tips - Newbie

Originally Posted by Chilli_Dog

Maybe a silly question but is there generally a class or group in small bore clubs where you can use say a beat up JW15 with a scope for practice instead of jumping right into it with a target rifle?

I shoot both 22's at Masterton Miniature Rifle Club.
Both have scopes, 1 has a bipod (the 'real' target rifle).
Still get scored, but don't bother with competitions, don't need the stress.
If I did want to get serious, club has loan BSA Martini actioned target rifles for use, until I sourced a 'proper' Anschutz.
The 22 scoped & bipod kitted unit was formerly an Anschutz 1415 Model 54.
Shoots way better than I can at present.
Could return that proper Smallbore configuration if that's the way I decided to go.