CZ for Silhouette
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All of the ones the newer ones I'm aware of. 22LR, Tapered barrel, 2 lb trigger and 8.5lbs or less with scope and your good to go. I believe even the varmint vers. is OK.
http://www.steelchickens.com/resource/htm/rulesoverview.htm
http://www.steelchickens.com/resource/htm/rulesoverview.htm
It was the wording of "varmint barrel" in the rules that got me wondering just what was legal.
I'm still not sure what I'm going to get to give it a try. Most of my shopoting will be off a rest long-range plinking, but I don't want to end-up with a rifle that I can't also use for Silhouette.
I'm thinking either one of the CZs or a Savage MK.2 BV at this point. I also have my eye on a couple of BSA Martinis on the exchange which I believe would also be legal unless someone can figure a reason why not.
Cheers,
Grant
I'm still not sure what I'm going to get to give it a try. Most of my shopoting will be off a rest long-range plinking, but I don't want to end-up with a rifle that I can't also use for Silhouette.
I'm thinking either one of the CZs or a Savage MK.2 BV at this point. I also have my eye on a couple of BSA Martinis on the exchange which I believe would also be legal unless someone can figure a reason why not.
Cheers,
Grant
vagrantviking
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Martinis are often pretty heavy with big barrels. I don't see much reason that they would not be permitted though as long as they don't have fancy target stocks that fall outside the template. Depends on if you are going to shoot Hunter or Unlimited too...
I keep looking at those Martinis too. Love the old single shots.
I keep looking at those Martinis too. Love the old single shots.
Grantmac
You may not have access to the template that is referred to but you can view the rules and required firearm descriptions in PDF format on the NRA website. I would choose a CZ over the Savage. The accuracy is better with the CZ. Someone's going to jump on this but the CZs overall are better for the game and if you can get the CZ 453. Better trigger! Unless you can find a 452 that's been worked on. Checkout the Steelchickens website also!
There are 2 weight classes - 8.5 and 10.2 lbs - with scope. A rifle in the 8.5 class is eligible for both classes.
Welcome to the silhouette addiction
You may not have access to the template that is referred to but you can view the rules and required firearm descriptions in PDF format on the NRA website. I would choose a CZ over the Savage. The accuracy is better with the CZ. Someone's going to jump on this but the CZs overall are better for the game and if you can get the CZ 453. Better trigger! Unless you can find a 452 that's been worked on. Checkout the Steelchickens website also!
There are 2 weight classes - 8.5 and 10.2 lbs - with scope. A rifle in the 8.5 class is eligible for both classes.
Welcome to the silhouette addiction
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There are people shooting VERY accurate savages these days. They (savage) have really made it their top priority.
What draws me to the MK.2BV is I can set the trigger to exactly 2lbs for competition with no likelyhood of it being unsafe. I can also set it a bit less for shooting off the bench without monkeying with springs.
How much accuracy is needed to shoot Silhouette? It's offhand so really what size zone on the target do you have to hit to be sure of a knockdown?
The more important question is what particular scopes should I be looking at? I'm assuming that having excellent repeatability is very important?
Cheers,
Grant
What draws me to the MK.2BV is I can set the trigger to exactly 2lbs for competition with no likelyhood of it being unsafe. I can also set it a bit less for shooting off the bench without monkeying with springs.
How much accuracy is needed to shoot Silhouette? It's offhand so really what size zone on the target do you have to hit to be sure of a knockdown?
The more important question is what particular scopes should I be looking at? I'm assuming that having excellent repeatability is very important?
Cheers,
Grant
You miss a target by a bullet width and you get a "0". Many big matches are very close, lost by only one or two points.
Grantmac
Having repeatable adjustments on optical sights is important ,regardless of the discipline you wish to pursue. If your preference is for one FA over another ,then why ask the question?
I think if you do a little more research on other sites you may be enlightened.
Seasoned individuals will choose certain equipment because it works and it inspires a high level of confidence.
You should determine also how much of your resources(equipment,ammunition and time) are you prepared to dedicate to the discipline.
Cheers
Having repeatable adjustments on optical sights is important ,regardless of the discipline you wish to pursue. If your preference is for one FA over another ,then why ask the question?
I think if you do a little more research on other sites you may be enlightened.
Seasoned individuals will choose certain equipment because it works and it inspires a high level of confidence.
You should determine also how much of your resources(equipment,ammunition and time) are you prepared to dedicate to the discipline.
Cheers
I'm not really looking to compete on any level. Just go out and have some fun every once in a while with a rifle that I use for many different things (mostly plinking/chasing rabbits).
I intend to do this just when an event goes on at my club, not travel or anything. I got into that with archery and it became an expensive, frustrating arms race. I'm not looking to do that again. As long as what I shoot is better then I am offhand (not hard) and legal within the rules then I'm happy.
That said if I find a really good deal I will take it, especially on optics which are something I believe in spending as much as you can on.
So what optics do you recommend? Please be specific
Cheers,
Grant
For optics use as much magnification as you can handle. You'll only be able to determine from experience. And get as good as you can afford, something with target turrets for easier adjustability especially for elevation.
A variable will probably be best. Something in the 6-24x range.
I mentioned Steelchickens website. There is lots of pics of gear on there.
By the way in rimfire you're restricted to 22lr , no 17s and no 22 magnums.
A variable will probably be best. Something in the 6-24x range.
I mentioned Steelchickens website. There is lots of pics of gear on there.
By the way in rimfire you're restricted to 22lr , no 17s and no 22 magnums.
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So something toping out around 15-18x would be alright to get started? Would a mil-dot be a distraction? I'd like to use the rig for unknown distance plinking/ranging practice most of the time so a scope with that in mind would probably be the first priority.
I'm thinking of a 4200 or perhaps one of the Falcons.
Thanks,
Grant
I'm thinking of a 4200 or perhaps one of the Falcons.
Thanks,
Grant
vagrantviking
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- High River, Alberta
Nothing wrong with mildot if you like using it. Might be handy for wind holdovers too.
Sounds like good advice from all. I used to shoot some silhouette years ago and bought a CZ with a 4200 6-24X hoping to get back into it just haven't found the time yet. It will be a great Hunter gun if I ever do.
Sounds like good advice from all. I used to shoot some silhouette years ago and bought a CZ with a 4200 6-24X hoping to get back into it just haven't found the time yet. It will be a great Hunter gun if I ever do.
