Shooting rest and spotting scopes

[Nibe]

So fairly new to long guns, completely new to long range shooting. I have an Uberti 1885 45-70 on order and I'm considering a shooting rest. Don't need the best but want something that will hold up and do the trick. Same inquiry for a spotting scope. Range up to 300 yrds to start. Appreciate any suggestions and input.

Thx
Nibe

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

You'll need a couple of accessories. From what I watched the DCRA long range cartridge shooters use, here's a list:

- any rest will work, the triangular Delta Rest gives you nine levels and is no-tech compared to a mechanical rest (link for illustration not for you to follow and buy - https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1015142220 );
- get a couple of cleaning rods long enough for one sweep of the bore, from breech to muzzle (leave one dirty for brush cleaning, and one clean for oil patches and preservation oiling)
- an 18" length of vinyl tubing is necessary to puff warm humid breath into the hot bore between shots on a long string. The extra moisture will keep gross powder fouling chunks from solidifying
- experiment with bullet lube to find the one you dislike the least
- what's the best cleaning solution? yes.
- cast with linotype
- gas checks and cardboard over-wads will help keep pressures more consistent
- become a fanatic for doing things consistently, like putting the back sight vertical again between shots, like wearing a recoil absorbing shoulder pad, like keeping your cases in groups by number of shots, like inspecting for cracked mouths and discarding 10%, like ear muffs AND ear plugs, like cleaning your safety glasses between relays, etc etc

 

[Nibe]

You'll need a couple of accessories. From what I watched the DCRA long range cartridge shooters use, here's a list:

- any rest will work, the triangular Delta Rest gives you nine levels and is no-tech compared to a mechanical rest (link for illustration not for you to follow and buy - https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1015142220 );
- get a couple of cleaning rods long enough for one sweep of the bore, from breech to muzzle (leave one dirty for brush cleaning, and one clean for oil patches and preservation oiling)
- an 18" length of vinyl tubing is necessary to puff warm humid breath into the hot bore between shots on a long string. The extra moisture will keep gross powder fouling chunks from solidifying
- experiment with bullet lube to find the one you dislike the least
- what's the best cleaning solution? yes.
- cast with linotype
- gas checks and cardboard over-wads will help keep pressures more consistent
- become a fanatic for doing things consistently, like putting the back sight vertical again between shots, like wearing a recoil absorbing shoulder pad, like keeping your cases in groups by number of shots, like inspecting for cracked mouths and discarding 10%, like ear muffs AND ear plugs, like cleaning your safety glasses between relays, etc etc

Super thanks. Not reloading at the moment so will be factory loads at first. Also, will be looking for a decent rear tang sight after the gun arrives. Will some tang sights interfere with a cleaning rod from the breach end?

 

[keegs]

I have a pentax ed 65 that I like, it’s easier to pack up for flying to competitions. I coupled it with a Ray-Vin scope stand.

If I had a do over, I would go with the 80mm instead, and also would look at the Kowa’s

Your field of view and ability to adjust the scope to easily see conditions are critical with a spotting scope.

For the scope stand Ray-Vins are nice, you also won’t be disappointed with a freeland stand either. I believe Nordic and Hirsch are both carrying the Freelands. I got my RayVin out of the states. The ray vin is better if you are standing and spotting(wider foot print).

In Target Rifle Kowa hands down dominates the firing line.