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<blockquote data-quote="straightshooter" data-source="post: 178887" data-attributes="member: 9775"><p>Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I know that as in any large group of people, it only takes a few bad seeds to give the selected activity a bad name. I am not saying that long range hunting has a bad name, but I have heard some traditional hunters bashing on the long range guys, and just wanted to say that there are some bad seeds in that group also. I know that any pure long range hunter is skilled at what they do, and that takes a lot more time and dedication than probably 95% of all other hunters are willing to put in. </p><p></p><p>I want to get into F-class just to learn. I would like to get to know the people and take my shooting to another level. I don't want to pretend at being a sniper, I just love shooting! I know I will need a very accurate rifle scope combo, and so far I have only worked up hunting accurate. Free floating, bedding, and hand loads is all that I have ever needed, so I do need some help on where to step first. The only thing I would like is to start with a rifle I could use on my elk hunts also. A 30" barreled action seems to be a bit cumbersome. If that is what I need then so be it. I don't need anything top of the line or pretty, just functional. If someone has something used at a good price I am willing to go that route also.</p><p></p><p>I would like a mentor, I know how much time that can shave off the learning curve. I live in Las Vegas, so if there is a long range guy in my area and is willing to take someone under his wing drop me a line (I am willing to listen and learn). Again thanks for the warm welcome and all advice so far. Looking forward to meeting you all out at an F-class one day! Keep the suggestions coming.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="straightshooter, post: 178887, member: 9775"] Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I know that as in any large group of people, it only takes a few bad seeds to give the selected activity a bad name. I am not saying that long range hunting has a bad name, but I have heard some traditional hunters bashing on the long range guys, and just wanted to say that there are some bad seeds in that group also. I know that any pure long range hunter is skilled at what they do, and that takes a lot more time and dedication than probably 95% of all other hunters are willing to put in. I want to get into F-class just to learn. I would like to get to know the people and take my shooting to another level. I don't want to pretend at being a sniper, I just love shooting! I know I will need a very accurate rifle scope combo, and so far I have only worked up hunting accurate. Free floating, bedding, and hand loads is all that I have ever needed, so I do need some help on where to step first. The only thing I would like is to start with a rifle I could use on my elk hunts also. A 30" barreled action seems to be a bit cumbersome. If that is what I need then so be it. I don't need anything top of the line or pretty, just functional. If someone has something used at a good price I am willing to go that route also. I would like a mentor, I know how much time that can shave off the learning curve. I live in Las Vegas, so if there is a long range guy in my area and is willing to take someone under his wing drop me a line (I am willing to listen and learn). Again thanks for the warm welcome and all advice so far. Looking forward to meeting you all out at an F-class one day! Keep the suggestions coming. [/QUOTE]
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