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Might join the PRS / NRL22 group. Need help
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<blockquote data-quote="biednick" data-source="post: 3081235" data-attributes="member: 123604"><p>It's definitely better to go in with good dope, but if you have a chronograph you can get pretty close with an untuned ballistic calculator on your phone. Most folks aren't using a drop chart, they either use a kestrel or one of the many ballistic calculator apps out there. They all need to be tuned with some actual long range data which you'd be missing.</p><p></p><p>Definitely just go shoot and let your squad know you're new. They'll help you out with tips, equipment, whatever they can do to help. </p><p></p><p>Don't worry about getting all your shots off. You'll probably time out on several stages at your first match. It's better to make 5 good shots than drop 10. </p><p></p><p>I'd probably stay away from qualifiers for your first couple matches. They're generally tougher and much bigger than normal regional matches, and just aren't as conducive to first time shooters in my opinion. </p><p></p><p>If you really get into it try to avoid falling into the gear race. I've seen a lot of shooters quickly spend thousands of dollars on bags, bipods, and other support equipment, then slowly taper back down to just a couple pieces. A decent bipod like an Atlas or Harris with some upgrades and a couple bags is all you really need.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="biednick, post: 3081235, member: 123604"] It's definitely better to go in with good dope, but if you have a chronograph you can get pretty close with an untuned ballistic calculator on your phone. Most folks aren't using a drop chart, they either use a kestrel or one of the many ballistic calculator apps out there. They all need to be tuned with some actual long range data which you'd be missing. Definitely just go shoot and let your squad know you're new. They'll help you out with tips, equipment, whatever they can do to help. Don't worry about getting all your shots off. You'll probably time out on several stages at your first match. It's better to make 5 good shots than drop 10. I'd probably stay away from qualifiers for your first couple matches. They're generally tougher and much bigger than normal regional matches, and just aren't as conducive to first time shooters in my opinion. If you really get into it try to avoid falling into the gear race. I've seen a lot of shooters quickly spend thousands of dollars on bags, bipods, and other support equipment, then slowly taper back down to just a couple pieces. A decent bipod like an Atlas or Harris with some upgrades and a couple bags is all you really need. [/QUOTE]
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