Rifle matches (general)

[Farrow]

Hi all, just after some general advice as i’ve never done a rifle comp but interested in doing one.

I have a slightly upgraded remington 700 (308) that ive shot prone at various distances quite a few times and im happy with to start shooting comps with.

Do people think thats good enough to get started and any other general advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Dalua]

The first questions that occur to me are what sort of competition did you have in mind, and where?

 

[MarinePMI]

Hi all, just after some general advice as i’ve never done a rifle comp but interested in doing one.

I have a slightly upgraded remington 700 (308) that ive shot prone at various distances quite a few times and im happy with to start shooting comps with.

Do people think thats good enough to get started and any other general advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

If they are long range tactical matches, a .308 will work as a starter rifle. If possible, it should be box mag fed, but even if not, you can still compete, you'll just be hampered if the stage Course of Fire (CoF) is more than 5 rounds.

What scope are you currently running? A FFP (First Focal Plane) scope is desired, otherwise you'll be forced to use your scope at what ever setting the reticle is calibrated for (usually 10x on a SFP scope).

Other than that, just gather your DOPE and go out and jump in. And don't be discouraged your first match, it can be drinking from a firehose at first. Just watch others and ask questions. Most shooters are always willing and happy to help a new shooter. If they're not, those aren't the shooters you want to be around.

 

[tackb]

simple answer is yes ,

the biggest thing is doing it , just go and have a go you'll find people very helpful to beginners

 

[Farrow]

The first questions that occur to me are what sort of competition did you have in mind, and where?

Bisley idealy as im based in Dartford so its the best to get to for me. Im open to try any competitions that people suggest as a good starting point

 

[Farrow]

If they are long range tactical matches, a .308 will work as a starter rifle. If possible, it should be box mag fed, but even if not, you can still compete, you'll just be hampered if the stage Course of Fire (CoF) is more than 5 rounds.

What scope are you currently running? A FFP (First Focal Plane) scope is desired, otherwise you'll be forced to use your scope at what ever setting the reticle is calibrated for (usually 10x on a SFP scope).

Other than that, just gather your DOPE and go out and jump in. And don't be discouraged your first match, it can be drinking from a firehose at first. Just watch others and ask questions. Most shooters are always willing and happy to help a new shooter. If they're not, those aren't the shooters you want to be around.

Much appreciated. Thankfully it is box mag fed and with a timney trigger so shoots and feels nice (to me).

Sadly its SFP but I can work with that.

Any specific shoots you would recommend going to as a starting point?

 

[Dalua]

Bisley idealy as im based in Dartford so its the best to get to for me. Im open to try any competitions that people suggest as a good starting point

There are doubtless forum-members who visit Bisley, who know what goes on there, and will be able to offer advice.
I'm afraid I'm not one of them, though!

 

[jcampbellsmith]

You will need a SCC to shoot at Bisley - Club Certification you might want to consider joining the NRA too if you intend to be at Bisley on a regular basis. As a NRA member you can book a lane to shoot on. Most F-Class shooters use SFP scopes. Most PRS shooters use FFP scopes.

Regards

JCS

 

[MarinePMI]

Much appreciated. Thankfully it is box mag fed and with a timney trigger so shoots and feels nice (to me).

Sadly its SFP but I can work with that.

Any specific shoots you would recommend going to as a starting point?

I'll defer to people that live in the UK, but in the US? Sniper's Hide Cup, Big Horn Steel Challenge and any NRL hunter match would be good ones to expose you to the full range of competitions.

 

[disco_ike]

Hi,

With a scoped 308 like that you could try your hand at a few different comps. PRS for starters is usually 300-800 yard steels at Bisley, shot through the winter. McQueen is another option, shot at 300 yards target appears in one of a few openings for 3 seconds then moves. or you may be able to compete in some of the CSR longer range sniper style comps. As for any others F class you could give a go but you may not be as competitive as you would like and may put you off it but worth trying to see if you like it.

With it being 308 you could compete in Match Rifle (semi rested 1000-1200 yard shooting) you would need a single feed adapter for that though.

Or take a look at the sporting ranges as you may be able to do moving target deer comps there with it. NRA took over the ranges and updated all the targetry, not been down to try since but could be good.

 

[Cootmeurer]

Do you enjoy shooting? Then go and have a good time. I will bet the majority will gladly help you as much as they can, getting new shooters going is a thing most like to do.

It’s been years since I competed, but I used to shoot Garand matches. Always the very serious hig end competitors were willing to give advice, often loaning items, and on one occasion even giving me a sling.