After obtaining my license in Alberta, Canada at the age of 60 I debated the decision of bolt action rifle choice. After many months I choose a Tikka T3X Lite in 30-06 caliber. I mounted a Burris scope and went to my local range 2 minutes from my home hoping to align the scope with the gun.
I shot a box of 20 federal 150 grain cartridges in an attempt to achieve this goal. This is my first time shooting and definitely will not be my last as I want to become very proficient with this rifle. There are cast concrete tables that accommodate both right and left handed shooters plus the range provides automotive scissor jack with carpet for the front of the stock to rest on.
I shot the box of 20 at the target attached at 50 yds and some others at 100 and 150 but those targets were not mine so I left them. I had to adjust 3.5 higher and 3 to the right before I was able to get the grouping near the bullseye. I had problems with keeping the target steady and a day later have decided to get a better butt pad or another alternative as shoulder is tender where the rifle recoil hit.
I am open to all criticism and tips and after joining I found the new member sticky. Have at it gents.
I shot a box of 20 federal 150 grain cartridges in an attempt to achieve this goal. This is my first time shooting and definitely will not be my last as I want to become very proficient with this rifle. There are cast concrete tables that accommodate both right and left handed shooters plus the range provides automotive scissor jack with carpet for the front of the stock to rest on.
I shot the box of 20 at the target attached at 50 yds and some others at 100 and 150 but those targets were not mine so I left them. I had to adjust 3.5 higher and 3 to the right before I was able to get the grouping near the bullseye. I had problems with keeping the target steady and a day later have decided to get a better butt pad or another alternative as shoulder is tender where the rifle recoil hit.
I am open to all criticism and tips and after joining I found the new member sticky. Have at it gents.
