DLrocket89
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Hi everyone,
I'm planning on getting into F-class next year (probably have said that 3 times now, but I think the financial winds are aligning to make it a reality).
What I'd be looking at for a rig is the following:
Savage long action (trigger modified to be about 1.5 pounds) (already own)
30" PacNor barrel in 6.5x284 (1" straight bull barrel) (already own)
XLR Evolution Chassis (would need to buy)
Athlon Argos 8-34x56 scope (already own)
In particular I'm worried about the scope - the best it's really good for is 26-30x, it really gets out of contrast above that...and where I am (east/central Wisconsin), from what I can tell the only match I can really make it to is in Lodi Wi (at Winnequah), which is 1000+ yards. The furthest I've shot so far is 450 yards, the longest practice I could get first is 600 yards...so, I'd likely be going into a 1000 yard match having never shot 1000 yards before with a scope that is marginal. I'm not sure if that's enough scope? From what I've read elsewhere it should be OK.
I'm not expecting to win obviously, just want to give it a shot and see how it goes.
Thoughts?
Also - how many rounds of ammo do people bring typically?
Thanks everyone!
Dustin
Port Washington, WI
I'm planning on getting into F-class next year (probably have said that 3 times now, but I think the financial winds are aligning to make it a reality).
What I'd be looking at for a rig is the following:
Savage long action (trigger modified to be about 1.5 pounds) (already own)
30" PacNor barrel in 6.5x284 (1" straight bull barrel) (already own)
XLR Evolution Chassis (would need to buy)
Athlon Argos 8-34x56 scope (already own)
In particular I'm worried about the scope - the best it's really good for is 26-30x, it really gets out of contrast above that...and where I am (east/central Wisconsin), from what I can tell the only match I can really make it to is in Lodi Wi (at Winnequah), which is 1000+ yards. The furthest I've shot so far is 450 yards, the longest practice I could get first is 600 yards...so, I'd likely be going into a 1000 yard match having never shot 1000 yards before with a scope that is marginal. I'm not sure if that's enough scope? From what I've read elsewhere it should be OK.
I'm not expecting to win obviously, just want to give it a shot and see how it goes.
Thoughts?
Also - how many rounds of ammo do people bring typically?
Thanks everyone!
Dustin
Port Washington, WI