Thoughts on Precision Rifle

Get the 7mmRM if you want one. A 7mmRM hunting rifle has nothing to do with F(F) or F(TR).

A Leupold scope with target knobs and parallax adjustment will work. Most selecting a scope for F class will likely choose one with more than 14X at the top end.

Anyone here ever seen anyone shooting F Class with a monopod mounted on a rear sling swivel stud? Rather than using a bag?

Get a quality scope. It will last. Put it on your .223 Axis. Get a Harris low swivel bipod, and a bag. Get some ammunition with 69gr SMKs. Get out to a range and do some shooting. If it is windy, you are going to get blown around once you get past 500m, but the learning experience will be there. Get a ballistics table and windage diagram for the ammunition you are going to be shooting.

Important thing it to get out to a range. ORA/DCRA. Go out even if you don't take a rifle. Watch what people are doing. You will likely be invited to fire a few rounds. Get involved. Pull targets. There is a learning curve, get started on it.
 
Yeah I think you really need to do some more research on caliber. 7mmrm is not exactly a common caliber for F class. Maybe a .284 would be more up your alley if you are looking for a big boomer?
 
Again- thanks for the helpful advice. I'm going to invest in a 308 700 or Savage, and throw it in the safe and a scope for the Axis. I'll learn on the .223 then graduate up to the 308.
 
Instead of buying a rifle and storing it away until you decide if you are going to use it, get the scope, shoot the shzt out of your Axis, and decide if you are serious about F Class or Precision (Sniper) competition. After some experience, and seeing what others are shooting, you will be in a position to put your money into a rifle that will really do the job.
 
djmay71 said:
I have a Savage Axis in 223: would it be a sufficent rifle to compete in F-class? Its currently wearing a 4-9x40 Bushnell. If the Axis I have is good, I'll put the $1800 into better glass, bipod, and trigger.
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Don't mean to rain on your parade.......Savage Axis is hardly a precision rifle.
 
The axis you have ain't gonna win you any prizes BUT it will get you shooting. And that is the important part. Take it to a match or two. Shoot and learn. Look at what the other folks are using. ask questions. Then you'll better know what you want before you spend a handful of money.
 
I have to agree with Longshot and Tiriaq. Get the scope and shoot the rifle you have. There is a lot more to success in Precision shooting than the chambering of your rifle. Learn from the experience of shooting anfrom the experience of others around you. You may find yourself going down a completely different path as far as what rifle you eventually get.
 
djmay71 said:
Solid advice guys. What is the prevailing opinion on the Bushnell 4-12x42 Laser/Rangefinder/Scope ? Cheap one-trick pony? Crap? Excellent?
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No good for what your looking for that scope is for lazy hunters IMO. Also if it says bushnell on it i would probably stay away from it. you should be looking at scopes that go to at least 20x IMO. Lots of guys get away with the nightforce 3.5-15 but the higher magnifications are more common and usually preferred.
 
djmay71 said:
Solid advice guys. What is the prevailing opinion on the Bushnell 4-12x42 Laser/Rangefinder/Scope ? Cheap one-trick pony? Crap? Excellent?
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There might be less suitable choices for F(F), F(TR) or Precision. This would not be anything anywhere near close to being a first choice.
 
tiriaq said:
There might be less suitable choices for F(F), F(TR) or Precision. This would not be anything anywhere near close to being a first choice.
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Kinda figured- I thinks I've settled on a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50.
Now I just need to figure out if I need new rings for this bad boy.
 
Take an ORA Intro Day. You can bring your Axis or shoot one of the ORA rifles (includes ammo). Lots of knowledgable people there in answer all your questions about rifles, scopes, scope bases, ring etc. You will find out exactly what you need to participate in F/TR, F/M, or F/O competitions.
 
maynard said:
Take an ORA Intro Day. You can bring your Axis or shoot one of the ORA rifles (includes ammo). Lots of knowledgable people there in answer all your questions about rifles, scopes, scope bases, ring etc. You will find out exactly what you need to participate in F/TR, F/M, or F/O competitions.
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This would be best. Get an idea what is involved, before laying out money on equipment.
 
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