What are the common target rifles BR?

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I don't own a firearm but have several target airguns I can comfortably score @ 100 meters BR. Looks like my gunclub will be fully operational very soon, maybe I am the only one without a powderburner, kind a shame ;)
So my shopping starts, not for a plinker but for scoring competition up to 400 meters I have an open mind and listening. I like the chassis guns, possibly take down, modular. Budget not an issue.
What brands would you suggest?
Couple days ago at the range a passing by said something about "XY" brand don't even think about that piece of junk...
 
Good suggestion as always. What I have seen so far in this my new club is only a mixed quality shooters showing of with "fancy" guns...
 
Do we have any BR competitions scheduled for the rest of the year in Ontario? I would like to go for a closer look before I pull my wallet to purchase anything.
 
You do realize that to get into bench rest seriously you will need to get into reloading seriously to play in that sport?
 
Yes, I am aware of what the reloading could lead me into :)
This why I am shooting air rifle. But still I would like to see a bit closer what the folks are doing, what are the toys ;)
 
I put a budget BR rifle together a couple years ago. I started with a savage LRPV and put a JC customs 13.5 twist 6br barrel on it. To see how it shoots, look at the last couple pages of the 100m accuracy sticky up top.
 
Look at actions like Borden, Bat, Kelbly. Barrels like the ones from our Canadian makers like JC Customs and the others i cant remember right off or American barrels like Krieger or Shillen, triggers like Jewel, Bix & Andy , custom stocks or stocks from Kelbly or McMillan. Calibers, 30br is one of the kings for score short range and 6ppc for group. Once you start getting out past 30yds or so 6xc, 6bra, 6 dashers.
 
Get a Savage model 12 in 6 BR, no neck turn as it come from the factory.
Then learn precision reloading and shooting. Then you can think about a $8000 buck 30 BR or 6 BRA , BRX.
A cheap way will be to get a used 6 PPC BR gun. Two of my friends did that and are quite happy with a below 3K price tag with brass & dies.

Whatever you choose - best advise is to attend a few matches and see what the winner and shooter use- first.
 
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a good used rifle is a good way to get in to br , popular actions are mostly Bats , 2 lug and 3 lug , some Pandas and Farley’s , I have not come across a savage in competition so far , calibers will be 6ppc for group , 6ppc and 30 br are most common for score , there are score shoots at Elmira if your close to there ,if you need help finding a used rifle reach out to the guys on Benchrest.ca they will know where the good used rifles are
 
Years ago there were 50 and 100yd outdoor .22LR matches, even 200yds for the brave souls. The serious long range and international shooters had those dates on their training calendars. Shooting groups for score with a .22 in a sling off your elbows reminds you of every little fault in your technique. I'd suggest finding a .22 match rifle or heavy barrel gallery rifle, then feed it the most consistent .22 ammo you can afford. Do this before jumping into the arms race that is Bench shooting, and IMHO you'll learn a lot more about your technique and where to improve.
 
bigHUN said:
I don't own a firearm but have several target airguns I can comfortably score @ 100 meters BR. Looks like my gunclub will be fully operational very soon, maybe I am the only one without a powderburner, kind a shame ;)
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No shame whatsoever. Airguns are a blast and a hoot to shoot. Heck, there is even a sub forum here for airgun and airgun target enthusiasts.

There are a number of target airguns that exceed the 500fps and 4.2 foot pounds, it would be legally considered a firearm. And no, you are definitely not the only CGNer who doesn't own a powder burner. I am pretty certain there are CGNers here who don't own any guns but enjoy the discussion and comaraderie. Or some whose participation here is spurring their interest in all things gun related. It is not a bad thing at all - you save lots shooting airguns and it's a lot of fun too. I still have a number of PAL rated airguns and enjoy shooting them from time to time, even though I have powder burners as well. If you look at the Olympic shooting it's all air rifle and air pistol. There is a large amount of competition shooters of air guns.
 
Nothing wrong with rf br but it’s no substitute for center fire , the two are apples and oranges ,it’s no cheaper than center fire in the end , competitive rifles are about the same money and competitive rf ammo usually costs more than reloading center fire , it’s a common misconception that br is an arms race you need decent equipment to get you on the playing field but after that it’s up to the competitor to get it done ,there are still lots of 20 year old rifles that are capable of winning big matches , it’s actually cheaper to get into and do than most other disciplines , prs and f class rifles are about double what a good br rifle costs .
 
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