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The Basics, Starting Out
I learned something from that...what about scopes?
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<blockquote data-quote="straightshooter" data-source="post: 332188" data-attributes="member: 9775"><p>My intent with these posts are mainly directed at the new long range shooter, a guy who hasn't bought any equipment. The point that I am trying to get across is there is a lot you can learn by just tuning up a rifle in the safe and putting a good scope on it. I know when I started, the direction I thought I would go, and what I want now are totally different. I would like some of my start up money back so I could buy the rifle ,scope combo that I need for my intended use.</p><p> I agree that you don't need the most expensive scope on the market. My $300 super sniper scope is so good that I have no problem recommending it for a starter package. A guy however doesn't have to spend $3000 to get started. I think it is better to just get out there and shoot, practice, learn, and then your real needs will come clear. You can then drop those big bucks where you really need to. </p><p> There aren't many bolt action rifles that you can't get to shoot with a little money and effort. You don't need a one holer to start. Just something that is accurate and consistent. A rifle that doesn't throw flyers. Aim for the 500 yard mark to start and learn how to read the wind and reload for your rifle. Get to know the equipment used to make those long shots. Save some money for bullets so you can actually shoot. </p><p> If I was to go back and start again, I would have started with that $300 super sniper scope and tuned the rifle I already had (a ruger hawkeye all weather 308), and spent the $25 for the smithing I had done. For $325 I would be into long range shooting with a consistent moa shooting package. I my opinion you could learn a lot shooting that for a while before you need to upgrade.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="straightshooter, post: 332188, member: 9775"] My intent with these posts are mainly directed at the new long range shooter, a guy who hasn't bought any equipment. The point that I am trying to get across is there is a lot you can learn by just tuning up a rifle in the safe and putting a good scope on it. I know when I started, the direction I thought I would go, and what I want now are totally different. I would like some of my start up money back so I could buy the rifle ,scope combo that I need for my intended use. I agree that you don't need the most expensive scope on the market. My $300 super sniper scope is so good that I have no problem recommending it for a starter package. A guy however doesn't have to spend $3000 to get started. I think it is better to just get out there and shoot, practice, learn, and then your real needs will come clear. You can then drop those big bucks where you really need to. There aren't many bolt action rifles that you can't get to shoot with a little money and effort. You don't need a one holer to start. Just something that is accurate and consistent. A rifle that doesn't throw flyers. Aim for the 500 yard mark to start and learn how to read the wind and reload for your rifle. Get to know the equipment used to make those long shots. Save some money for bullets so you can actually shoot. If I was to go back and start again, I would have started with that $300 super sniper scope and tuned the rifle I already had (a ruger hawkeye all weather 308), and spent the $25 for the smithing I had done. For $325 I would be into long range shooting with a consistent moa shooting package. I my opinion you could learn a lot shooting that for a while before you need to upgrade. [/QUOTE]
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