I'm looking for some advice on whether I'm ready for the SH online training or not ?
I've read a few of the posts and asked a few folks on other forums, but I'm not certain I'm ready.
<ul style="list-style-type: disc">[*]I don't have a load developed for my R700 SPS-V. I have all the components for loading ( powder, large rifle primers, brass, dies, bullets etc ) but I'm a newbie to reloading.[*]I'm still going through orientation to a local rifle/pistol club. I just relocated and have to go through some orientation to the new club.[*]I really need some new glass. I have a craptastic scope and need to replace. My research so far is making me think I want a FFP and I'm thinking of going with the Falcon. [/list]
Those are my real big hold ups on signing up. I'm a new shooter so I think this would be perfect for me to learn quite a bit.
I can probably get new glass pretty quickly once I make up my mind.
I can also probably get through the range orientation stuff in the next few months. It's my understanding I just have to show that I'm not a nut job, that I know which end of the gun the bullet comes out of, demonstrate safe firearm handling and that I can keep it on paper. I should be able to knock this out in a month.
The load development concerns me. Ammo is a problem these days. I read that a lot of the training can be done at home dry firing but I can't imagine that would be really worth my while unless I can practice what I'm learning.
Should I hold off for a bit longer ?
Have I missed too much of the class ?
The range I have fairly easy access to is out to 300 yards. Is this enough?
I would appreciate any and all feedback.
Thanks!
I've read a few of the posts and asked a few folks on other forums, but I'm not certain I'm ready.
<ul style="list-style-type: disc">[*]I don't have a load developed for my R700 SPS-V. I have all the components for loading ( powder, large rifle primers, brass, dies, bullets etc ) but I'm a newbie to reloading.[*]I'm still going through orientation to a local rifle/pistol club. I just relocated and have to go through some orientation to the new club.[*]I really need some new glass. I have a craptastic scope and need to replace. My research so far is making me think I want a FFP and I'm thinking of going with the Falcon. [/list]
Those are my real big hold ups on signing up. I'm a new shooter so I think this would be perfect for me to learn quite a bit.
I can probably get new glass pretty quickly once I make up my mind.
I can also probably get through the range orientation stuff in the next few months. It's my understanding I just have to show that I'm not a nut job, that I know which end of the gun the bullet comes out of, demonstrate safe firearm handling and that I can keep it on paper. I should be able to knock this out in a month.
The load development concerns me. Ammo is a problem these days. I read that a lot of the training can be done at home dry firing but I can't imagine that would be really worth my while unless I can practice what I'm learning.
Should I hold off for a bit longer ?
Have I missed too much of the class ?
The range I have fairly easy access to is out to 300 yards. Is this enough?
I would appreciate any and all feedback.
Thanks!