Not sure if the title captures the issue; however, do many of you always go to the best rifle you own when you go to the range? In other words, if you have three .308's ( low end, mid range, and high end) do you always take the high end rifle. I have read many posts that tell new shooters to shoot with a low budget rifle until they get better and then get a better rifle. Does that mean that only the best rifle should be used at all times. I met some folks for a day of shooting and received criticism because I did not bring some of the better rifles in my collection. I used a 700P and left the AIAX at home. Just wondering if others still use rifles that may be considered "low end" when they have better rifles.
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Hairball, you have to take that on for yourself. Only you know why you selected a rifle to shoot.
The others are not shooting your rifle and you don't have to explain.
The others are not shooting your rifle and you don't have to explain.
No worries, I just find it odd that many always resort to the most expensive rifle they have for every occasion. I have seen many bring "high end" rifles to the range and not even shoot them but rather leave them on the bench so others can see what they have. While I have a few rifles that may considered "high end", I appear to pull out the average rifles more than the top shelf stuff. Just wondered what others thought of the idea and if they still enjoy shooting the rifles that some learn on and then pass over.
I don't have any truly 100% custom rifles, but what I take from the safe depends on the target and range every time. I will take a carbine if it's 200ish or less and a bigger rifle if it's farther. Same goes for ammo. No sense in blasting match ammo at 50 yards at steel.
I went shooting with a co-worker who had a stock Rem 700 .308 5R 20" bbl with a not so great scope and he shot rings around me
With my USO scope on $ rifle. Shooter vs poser, shooter always wins. Get a new place to shoot.
Reminds me of when I was Cat 2 USCF, always kicked ass vs the guys with the 4k titanium frames. Oh, I used to have
500 + posts here. Dam.
With my USO scope on $ rifle. Shooter vs poser, shooter always wins. Get a new place to shoot.
Reminds me of when I was Cat 2 USCF, always kicked ass vs the guys with the 4k titanium frames. Oh, I used to have
500 + posts here. Dam.
Range dictates my selection as well. While I have a number of good rifles that I use at various distances between 50-800 yards, ranting beyond 800 and my selections become limited. I only three that are up too the task at ELR. I still like shooting my 700P's as much as I can.
WCW308 - I did the same thing with and old friend of mine. He had his high end rifle with night force optic and he could not figure out how I shot better than him with and old 700 and a tasco scope. I kept ragging on him about his 2k scope compared to my 130 dollar junker.
WCW308 - I did the same thing with and old friend of mine. He had his high end rifle with night force optic and he could not figure out how I shot better than him with and old 700 and a tasco scope. I kept ragging on him about his 2k scope compared to my 130 dollar junker.
All my rifles but one are factory models, and pretty generic at that.
I pick a task, pick a chambering that suits, pick a factory model that is featured in a preferable manner for the task, and equip it with accessories that allow the task to be done in the most flexibly effective manner.
Field rifles are shorter and lighter because I live in a woodland environment, and range queens are configured to be accurate off the bench.
I don't plan to be in combat, so I own no combat rifles, but I do enjoy reminiscing with my Garand from time to time.
Chamberings are sized on the modest end of the scale, I believe in efficiency vs overwhelming firepower; that which is adequate, and we stop at that.
I don't have 'duplicates' in ascending orders of richesse. Buy once, cry once. If it works, keep it. If not, flip it for something more appropriate.
Greg
I pick a task, pick a chambering that suits, pick a factory model that is featured in a preferable manner for the task, and equip it with accessories that allow the task to be done in the most flexibly effective manner.
Field rifles are shorter and lighter because I live in a woodland environment, and range queens are configured to be accurate off the bench.
I don't plan to be in combat, so I own no combat rifles, but I do enjoy reminiscing with my Garand from time to time.
Chamberings are sized on the modest end of the scale, I believe in efficiency vs overwhelming firepower; that which is adequate, and we stop at that.
I don't have 'duplicates' in ascending orders of richesse. Buy once, cry once. If it works, keep it. If not, flip it for something more appropriate.
Greg
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Don't own any custom rifles but take what ever I need to practice with. Hunting older model M77 ruger 30-06. AR 15 just because, savage 10FCP 5R for precision, plus any hand gun I'm using for carry. My current range is only out to 300yds go to Manatee for longer practice. I just like to shoot and know what I can do with each.
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Custom is a highly over-employed word in the shooting world right now.
To me, the word custom means that some tooling work was done, and not just bedding a stock or a trigger job. I'm talking about manufacturing.
My Savage 12 FVSS is my favorite range rifle. It's been trimmed to 24", re-crowned, and bedded in an aftermarket stock. It's not custom rifle, but it will likely outperform many so-called custom rifles costing three times what I have in it.
I don't have any low end rifles, but my range is now off my back deck, so it's no trouble to make changes as desired.
I love to shoot the Savage and I love to shoot the S/A 54 sporter.
I only shoot the others when checking zero or changing optics, etc.
To me, the word custom means that some tooling work was done, and not just bedding a stock or a trigger job. I'm talking about manufacturing.
My Savage 12 FVSS is my favorite range rifle. It's been trimmed to 24", re-crowned, and bedded in an aftermarket stock. It's not custom rifle, but it will likely outperform many so-called custom rifles costing three times what I have in it.
I don't have any low end rifles, but my range is now off my back deck, so it's no trouble to make changes as desired.
I love to shoot the Savage and I love to shoot the S/A 54 sporter.
I only shoot the others when checking zero or changing optics, etc.
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Yea those guys that bring their high dollar guns for show probably can't shoot worth a shit. Most people I know that are like that are rich wannabes and have some kind of. "Hey look at me" problem!
I was thinking like lets say you came in a situation where you need to grab a rifle and go do something (not like shtf) like lets say protect your property, family, livestock, etc. Like I see 243 ammo on the table grab that and my best 243 with it kinda thing.
It's cheaper to learn the basics, which affect your shooting the most, with a weapon you can afford to shoot the most. Trigger control and wind doping can be learned just as easily on a walmart special you can shoot 4 or 5 times a month compared to the latest greatest super mag you can only afford to shoot three or four times a year. When I'm working trigger control and wind reading, I shoot what I have the most components for and learn. When something other than my education is on the line, I shoot the rifles I build for the tasks they were intended for.
I like to shoot what I feel comfortable with. You can have a "cheap" $800 sub moa rifle or a $8000 monster and the difference is not that significant, unless you shoot out to 1000 yards and you are so much better than your rifle which I rarely see at people. You take a cheap rifle and it is better than 99.9% of the shooters.
I see guys shoot super expensive rifles with the cheapest and often wrong ammo. I sincerely dont care. If they enjoy it why not? The stupidest thing for me is to have a gun and make it a "safe queen".
I see guys shoot super expensive rifles with the cheapest and often wrong ammo. I sincerely dont care. If they enjoy it why not? The stupidest thing for me is to have a gun and make it a "safe queen".
Some times my goal is simply to shoot the rifle as well as the rifle is capable of. If I'm shooting my SMLE in 303 British with iron sights and ball ammo (old cordite stuff), I think it is a great day at the range if I hold 6 inches at 50 yards from offhand. Neither the rifle, nor ammo are close to top tier, but it s fun shooting. The old 303 Enfield has given a pretty decent accounting of itself for around 100 years.
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