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<blockquote data-quote="Rifleman97" data-source="post: 1410313" data-attributes="member: 103996"><p>A good size is a 10" gong target. Hitting it at all is a challenge when you first start but you'll realize what you need to upgrade. Even if it's yourself that needs upgraded with practice! For me to consider for myself a "hit" on a target at 1000 yards it has to be within 10 shots. I don't do F class but I believe they're allowed 2 sighting shots or something like that, so hitting the target on the 3rd shot would be considered great. As you get better 2nd shot and 1st shot hits will get more common. Just don't stop practicing! If you reload, take the time to measure the powder for every case, sort them by weight, check the OAL on every round. The more consistent the ammo, the more accurate you are likely to be able to shoot. However, if your gun shoots 1 moa or better at 100 yards, most likely the challenge will be more about personal practice than any equipment you can buy. Low Standard deviation and extreme spread are also much more important with 1000 yard shooting than 100 yard, so if possible chrono your rounds.</p><p></p><p>But.... everyone's gotta start somewhere! Just start shooting, when your barrel gets hot go get a drink or check your targets or find something too it cools. Just practice and it'll get easier and easier.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rifleman97, post: 1410313, member: 103996"] A good size is a 10” gong target. Hitting it at all is a challenge when you first start but you’ll realize what you need to upgrade. Even if it’s yourself that needs upgraded with practice! For me to consider for myself a “hit” on a target at 1000 yards it has to be within 10 shots. I don’t do F class but I believe they’re allowed 2 sighting shots or something like that, so hitting the target on the 3rd shot would be considered great. As you get better 2nd shot and 1st shot hits will get more common. Just don’t stop practicing! If you reload, take the time to measure the powder for every case, sort them by weight, check the OAL on every round. The more consistent the ammo, the more accurate you are likely to be able to shoot. However, if your gun shoots 1 moa or better at 100 yards, most likely the challenge will be more about personal practice than any equipment you can buy. Low Standard deviation and extreme spread are also much more important with 1000 yard shooting than 100 yard, so if possible chrono your rounds. But.... everyone’s gotta start somewhere! Just start shooting, when your barrel gets hot go get a drink or check your targets or find something too it cools. Just practice and it’ll get easier and easier. [/QUOTE]
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