Recommendations for a competition 22LR rifle?

[ScottMisfits]

Now we disagree on two points.
1 - I'm not wrong, you are.
2 - Clearly your incompetence is not limited to computers. Since you are getting confrontational I will as well.

If I can put fourth a few simple and practical questions for you....

In the example I proposed above with a rifle canted so the scope is 1/2" to the left of the barrel. The elevation is adjusted perfectly at 100 yards. The windage is adjusted perfectly in zero wind at 300 yards. (300 yards being a reasonable practical max effective range for a 22LR)

Assuming the rifle is fired as intended with the same amount of cant that was used for zeroing...

What is the total possible windage error that could occur between the muzzle and 300 yards?

I'll help you out with the answer...

It's 1/2" at the muzzle
Its 2/3rds of 1/2" at 100 yards 0.333"
It's 1/3rd of 1/2" at 200 yards 0.166"
It's zero at 300 yards.

Could you shoot the difference if you where dumb and did not know that offset was there?

Could you shoot the difference if you were not dumb and did know the offset was there and made an effort to compensate for it?

Again, I know that you can account for this. The conversation was not if it mattered, it was if it was there. And now you have admitted it was there. If it didn't matter, why would the majority of accurate, long range shooters mount the scope plumb to the bore, and use either scope or action based levels to make sure the rifle and scope are level?
Thank you for proving my point for me.

 

[Steppenwolf]

Please be civil with each other, we are in this together.

 

[Longstud]

I don't know if the original post got his answer as he disappeared after page one.

Start by shooting what you got. As you develop your own abilities, your friends at various matches will help you along.

It is a game that will eventually require cash to keep up with those in the race to see who can buy the best equipment.

Going to a 100 Metre shoot today will see me dragging along $6-7000 worth of firearms and equipment.

Much like the definition of a boat . . . a hole in the water you pour money in to!

You seem to imply that the shooter who spends the most money wins. This is far from the truth.A highly skilled shooter with a familiar gun will beat a wanna be with an expensive set up. Much has to do with knowledge in your equiptment as well as knowing what it will do and how to get it there. Its simbiance to put it bluntly. The best gun in the world is only as good as the dude wielding it! A poor rifle is much more deadly than a tack driver with a poor driver. Im sure ur following!Money will only get you so far along but agree with your advice on using what they have and trying different tnings to figure whats best for them.

 

[Rickster66]

Over the last 3 years of hosting long range rimfire matches has shown that fundamentals will always beat budget. The single "winningest" rifle in CRPS last year was the Savage MKII with the most number of top 10 placements. Second was Vudoo, then CZ 455. You don't need a big budget to win but it is nice to shoot "nice" gear. If you already have a rimfire rifle, I'd recommend shooting that and learn what the "game" is about and then adjust your gear accordingly. You will see what works and what doesn't work. Solid fundamentals is number one then followed by the ability to get into a solid shooting position quickly. Reliable gear is important along with proven ammo that groups well enough for the game. The targets are usually sized generously to allow most rifles off the shelf to medal when shot by a competent shooter. The debate on rifle/reticle cant is valid but usually not what costs a new shooter their podium. Its usually fundamentals and mental mistakes (turret out by one rotation, incorrect number of rounds in a mag, wrong target engagement sequence, wrong dope card, etc) that gets most participants. The goal of these competitions is to have a fun shooting event that doesn't have to cost a lot and meet some fellow enthusiasts. If you haven't tried one yet, you should. They are a lot of fun and not intimidating once you get there. Everyone is willing to help you out, lend you gear and provide advice. Take your kids out also, all youth shooters shoot the CRPS/ORPS events free when accompanied by a registered shooter.

 

[easyrider604]

That really doesn't matter. Get it comfortable, figure out your drop tables, and the height over bore is really irrelevant. Being comfortable behind a rifle is. With a chassis set up like this, or done with a normal stock and an adjustable cheek riser, its easy to get it set up well.
The standard height was 1.5" above bore. With today's scopes, that's almost impossible to do with the bell end on most of them. Shooting, and learning why happens at the different distances will yeild the same accuracy, with accurate equipment.

Nailed it

 

[JBD]

PRS is not rimfire benchrest. Your dads rifle with quality ammo should be fine.