TR Class & their rifles

Maqaiti

Maqaiti

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Recently, I have given thought of checking out the TR class. It's amazing the guys are hitting vbulls at a 1,000 yd.
I don't think I've seen many discussions on the class and rifle/gear.
Anyone here shooting TR? I want to look into the sights and all the gear the shooters are wearing... caps with side curtains, special glasses, arm sling etc.

Thanks
 
A great contact and ubber good shooter is Bob Pitcairn in Vancouver. You should be able to contact him through the BCRA club.

Another is Judy Anderson and you can contact her through the Powder Keg in Kamloops.

Both have been shooting this for a long time and both really good shooters. A wealth of info and more then willing to share.

It is a very demanding sport physically vs F class.

Good stuff...

Jerry
 
Howzit goin???

Are you giving up on F-Class already??? :)

You are absolutely right. They do darned incredible things at ranges of up to 1200 yards in a related sport called "Match Rifle" which uses very similar equiment in 308.

I know that hooking up with a TR shooter when you're up in Arviat is a but tough, but one chap I can suggest calling is Paul Reibin. He is not only a life-long TR shooter and Life Governor of the DCRA, he also sells a good many TR related goodies, including used stuff.

If you want to drop me an email, I will give you his number. He is pretty old-school and doesn't use a computer.

Cheers,

Ian
 
All is well up here Ian... the ground is turning white. And no, I'll still be an F-class shooter. Speaking of which, I'll be in contact with you in a bit for new barrel (starting to think mine is just as useful as a crowbar).
I think I'll give it a try to see if it is humanly possible, might start by talking with the "local" TR guys in Winnipeg. I think there was a rifle or 2 for sale last summer for a steal... starting to kick the dog/myself for not buying one.
 
I just switched over to TR from F-class at the end of this year and am starting to get all my own gear. I really like it, it's more of a "marksmen's" game than F-class. Don't get me wrong, F-class is not easy, especially with the new 1/2MOA V-bull, but, a lot more goes into TR than just reading the wind. You must have a good NPA, sight picture, cheek pressure, butt/shoulder pressure, grip pressure, good trigger control, correct/repeatable butt position, sling tension not to mention keeping track of sight/wind adjustments.

If you thought it was hard deciding on what to buy for F-class, wait 'till you get into buying or researching your gear for TR....

It's good fun though and I would recommend that everyone that is the least bit interested, to give it a try. It's a great feeling when you hit your first V in TR. I wish there was more TR discussion on here...
 
From time to time, TR rifles turn up in the EE. Often prices are very reasonable.
You will need: rifle with sights, handstop and sling; jacket; spotting scope (not to see holes, to watch mirage and observe indicators in the target).
It is very important to be able to fire a string of "perfect" shots. Once that is mastered, being able to deal with the wind is the skill that separates the winners from the also rans.
Pretty hard to learn the wind without being on a range with butts and target pullers - but you could certainly practice at 300.
 
I LOV shooting my TR rifles ( check my sig line! - unfortunately I have not been able to shoot ina match for some years now, but still get out and play with them!:)
Cat
 
mysticplayer said:
A great contact and ubber good shooter is Bob Pitcairn in Vancouver. You should be able to contact him through the BCRA club.

Another is Judy Anderson and you can contact her through the Powder Keg in Kamloops.

Both have been shooting this for a long time and both really good shooters. A wealth of info and more then willing to share.

It is a very demanding sport physically vs F class.

Good stuff...

Jerry
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+1 on physically demanding but Im still loving it. Dont know what it is... something about challenging myself
 
Target shooting is the sport of controlled nonmovement. It is a muscle memory game which demands absolute repetitiveness. For most people they have trouble doing two things one after another. I find the physical part needs more upper body and arm strength than I expect. It is like doing pushups and yoga stretches.
 
Nothing like putting a sweatshirt or two on and a heavy leather shooting jacket when the temps are up around 30 C.
Google Champions Shooting Supply and Champions Choice shooting supply to see all the latest and greatest shooting gear.
 
Ouch! I remember the TR guys with leather jackets... it's hot enough in shorts/tshirt.
Thanks Maynard for the info.
I haven't looked at a TR rifle closely... anyone have pics with the whole kit (handstop, sling etc). Don't think they look like a bipod/rest :)
Thanks for all the info/details.
 
Maqaiti said:
Ouch! I remember the TR guys with leather jackets... it's hot enough in shorts/tshirt.
Thanks Maynard for the info.
I haven't looked at a TR rifle closely... anyone have pics with the whole kit (handstop, sling etc). Don't think they look like a bipod/rest :)
Thanks for all the info/details.
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Here's a few pics, sorry i don't ahve the slings in the pics.
Cat
 
Here is my target rifle rig.

CG Millennium Action
Robertson RC2 or H&H Stock
Bartlein .308 1:12 twist barrel with Obermyer chamber.
CG Centra rear sight

The picture is shown with front sight done by maynard but now I am using 30mm The Right Sight.

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I find it easier (for me) to shoot a better (relative) score in TR than in F. I have shot TR for over 35 years and it is just natural for me to turn the knobs the right way and to graph etc. This summer I shot a 75-13v at 900m, TR, my best at this distance, it was easy! Good V's at Connaught!

Holy crappers, have I really made 1,171 posts on here??
 
Maqaiti said:
Wow! the rifles are nice and just as rigged with space-tech stuff.
Starting to feel intimidated just by the looks... what am I getting myself into ;)
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No amount of money will buy bullseyes. The man who holds the rifle across his chest is the only variable that matters.

In IPSC (Irrational People Squabbling Constantly), they have an expression about their time/hits scoring. "You can't miss fast enough". In other words, nothing less than a low time and a high score wins.
 
Maqaiti said:
Wow! the rifles are nice and just as rigged with space-tech stuff.
Starting to feel intimidated just by the looks... what am I getting myself into ;)
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Don't worry about all that alloy and pretty anodizing. It's just nice looking nuts and bolts to make the stock fit your body.

You can accomplish the same thing in other way less expensive ways. As long as it fits and you are comfy and balances properly, how and what it is made of is secondary.

Stuff just looks nice so I posted the pics.

Same goes for the barreled action. Of course you want the most accurate rifle you can afford but your ability to hold'em will be the limiting factor. Dropping mega thousands in hopes of blowing out the V bull is a journey with alot of dissapointment.

Learn how to shoot - rimfire at 40yds comes to mind then worry about the bling.

It is truly a lifetime sport to learn and develop the skills to shoot well in TR. Let us know if you get a rig.

Jerry
 
I'm with Jerry. I am thinking hard about the TR thing but kinda short on cash. I'm going to stick with my F/Precision rig for a year or two so I can learn wind reading etc. In the mean time I will be burning up the RF ammo with my old Anshutz so I can learn that game too. This also gives me a way/reason to ease in to the accessories like a proper sling, jacket, glove hat etc.

I will play a the TR game a little with my CG 63 too, but likely only and shorter ranges. I shot one match with it this year for fun. Wow, really a physical game which I did not expect. My scores went to sh*t after the first relay. Fatigue and the blisters on my bare hands and elbows (jacket and glove needed) really did a number on me. Fun though.

Frankly I find TR shooting to be very therapeutic. Breathing control plus muscle control, carefully aligning the sights with the target. Focus, focus.

Kind of like yoga but I don't have to buy Lulu Lemon clothes :)
 
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