New to long range shooting

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msarazin

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Well, I made to move to (back again) to rifles, this time with a desire to get into long range shooting. Other then military experience, I have no knowledge about competitions, let alone what is expected. I have bought 2 rifles for this task, a SL8 scoped with a fixed power 10x40 mildot and a DPMS 308 AR-10 scoped with a Elcan 7.62. So a couple questions, is these the right type of equipment for a normal meet? Where should I start to get involved? Anyone in the hamilton region willing to explain the lay of the land for me?

Thanks
 
Hmm, looks like F- Class might be for me. I would like to get into

"the March training day at BRRC has changed

The date of the Training Day at Burlington in March has changed to Sunday March 5th. Please post this on events page and latest news.

Registrants to email me please.

Ric"

Just have to figure out how to contact this "Ric" fellow.
 
Hey guys i would be interested in going to the March 4th/5th class as well i emailed the secretary but have not heard back. Mine you it has only been a day, is there any other way to sign up for the course.

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msarazin:

You are already on the road! No one learns without asking.

Expect to be told your gear isn't this or that, and you have to do this or that, and for chrissakes ... (insert admonishment here) ... The shooting game is the worst for old fashioned thinking. It is regrettably part of the sport.

(One seasoned Bisley shooter told me about two wrinkly old Brits whose 'assignment' was to hassle visiting teams. He counterattacked by detailing an off-shift shooter to aggressively harangue them for their silly hats, bad teeth, rudeness, etc.)

Expect to shoot poorly under match conditions. You have to take you place on the line when your relay is called. The competitor with the best score will win. Make notes on the things you are doing. Evolution not revolution when deciding on changes.

In the words of an old pilot, there is no substitute for air under your seat - so get as much trigger time and shoot as many matches as you can afford.

(ex president of the Saskatchewan Prov. Rifle Association)
 
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