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<blockquote data-quote="trebark" data-source="post: 404299" data-attributes="member: 19172"><p>Here's the organization that runs the matches...</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://quanticoshootingclub.com/" target="_blank">Quantico Shooting Club</a></p><p> </p><p>check the various calendars for match dates.</p><p> </p><p>As an active duty Marine, you could join the club right away and it's not expensive (us civilians need a sponsor). Although you don't need to be a member to shoot in the matches.</p><p> </p><p>The modified f-class matches are very laid back and everyone is willing to give you a hand. Here are two posts that will walk you through most of the stuff you need for a match....</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=191609&postcount=19" target="_blank">Maryland Shooters - View Single Post - Quantico 1st "modified"match of the season</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=239505&postcount=35" target="_blank">Maryland Shooters - View Single Post - Quantico 3rd "Modified F-Class" match March 8th</a></p><p> </p><p>In terms of optics on your rifle, I've shot 1000 yard matches with a fixed 10x scope and now I've upgraded to an MK4 6.5-20x. Probably the most important aspect of your scope is the amount of elevation you have. With a 308 you will need around 40 minutes of "up"</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-308-1k-rifle-evolution-continues-43510/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-308-1k-rifle-evolution-continues-43510/</a></p><p> </p><p>308 will be one of the most common calibers on the line. Some folks shoot the 155 or 168 grain bullets. The conventional wisdom is to shoot the 175grain or heavier though. Sometimes the lighter bullets can't quite make to 1k.</p><p> </p><p>F-class targets are fairly large. If I remember correctly, they are 60" square.</p><p> </p><p>Don't worry if you haven't ever shot a match. These events are informal and everyone will be willing to help. Heck, if you don't have or forgot a piece of gear, someone will loan you whatever you need. I've known guys that loaned their rifles.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trebark, post: 404299, member: 19172"] Here's the organization that runs the matches... [URL="http://quanticoshootingclub.com/"]Quantico Shooting Club[/URL] check the various calendars for match dates. As an active duty Marine, you could join the club right away and it's not expensive (us civilians need a sponsor). Although you don't need to be a member to shoot in the matches. The modified f-class matches are very laid back and everyone is willing to give you a hand. Here are two posts that will walk you through most of the stuff you need for a match.... [URL="http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=191609&postcount=19"]Maryland Shooters - View Single Post - Quantico 1st "modified"match of the season[/URL] [URL="http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=239505&postcount=35"]Maryland Shooters - View Single Post - Quantico 3rd "Modified F-Class" match March 8th[/URL] In terms of optics on your rifle, I've shot 1000 yard matches with a fixed 10x scope and now I've upgraded to an MK4 6.5-20x. Probably the most important aspect of your scope is the amount of elevation you have. With a 308 you will need around 40 minutes of "up" [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-308-1k-rifle-evolution-continues-43510/[/URL] 308 will be one of the most common calibers on the line. Some folks shoot the 155 or 168 grain bullets. The conventional wisdom is to shoot the 175grain or heavier though. Sometimes the lighter bullets can't quite make to 1k. F-class targets are fairly large. If I remember correctly, they are 60" square. Don't worry if you haven't ever shot a match. These events are informal and everyone will be willing to help. Heck, if you don't have or forgot a piece of gear, someone will loan you whatever you need. I've known guys that loaned their rifles. [/QUOTE]
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