I am looking at competing for the first time in f class more specifically FT/R with my 308 bolt gun. What extra equipment would you suggest for someone starting out?
F T/R Competition New to F Class
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Bipod, rear bag, Empty chamber indicator, a shooting mat. That should get you started.
Thanks headquarterz. Now my next question is what are some good matches in Colorado?
Can't help you on your match locations. I'm on the east coast. There's a thread on accurate shooter that pertains to f class locations. I'll see if I can find it.
Once again thank you.
No problem. Good luck
Once on the line, pay attention to the other shooters and their habits, don’t be afraid of asking questions either and learn learn learn.
Hope this helps and have fun
Hope this helps and have fun
Get a REAL ftr bipod ..like joypod Phoenix etc
These help but are not necessary ,.especially when you are just getting you feet wet. Shoot a few matches and see if you can lay behind a couple different bipods to see what you like.
Something else you'll need, a good 100y zero. Then, make sure you have enough elevation adjustment in your scope to dial up to whatever range the match is. I would want at least 42MOA up for a 308. You won't need close to that in CO but it's good to have some extra. If you can confirm or have confirmed come ups at distance you'll be ahead of the game.
A mirage band for the barrel will help. Long strings put off a lot of barrel mirage. This could be a real mirage band, a piece of blind with velcro dots or even a light shirt draped over the barrel.(make sure it doesn't migrate in from of the muzzle) does not have to be fancy, just keep the barrel heat out of the field of view.
Just getting started? Just go with the minimum and have some funs.
I'm a F-Class Noob. My 22 Nosler puts me in F-Open. Ain't gonna win with a 22N but I luvs shootin.
Went yesterday to a 600yd match. Range fogged in until about 11:30. Sold My Bald Eagle Rest to a guy then realized all I had brought was a Chinese Bipod. Oops.
Shot 96.83% -17X for 60 shots and my personal best string ever.
Just look at all that high end equipment
95, 98, 99, 99, 94, 96.
I'm a F-Class Noob. My 22 Nosler puts me in F-Open. Ain't gonna win with a 22N but I luvs shootin.
Went yesterday to a 600yd match. Range fogged in until about 11:30. Sold My Bald Eagle Rest to a guy then realized all I had brought was a Chinese Bipod. Oops.
Shot 96.83% -17X for 60 shots and my personal best string ever.
Just look at all that high end equipment
95, 98, 99, 99, 94, 96.
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And don't be afraid to ask other shooters questions. I shoot at a range with some of the top shooters in the country and they go out of their way to help a new shooter. Almost everything you will learn or want to buy they have done before. They want you to succeed and come back as it is the only way the sport will survive.
Have fun and welcome to F/TR.
Have fun and welcome to F/TR.
Plot your shots and record your wind calls each time, don’t chase the spotter, pay attention to others shot location, use a spotting scope for wind flags, don’t rush use all the time and give the same pit service you would like to receive
https://www.autotrickler.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-score-through-strategy
https://www.autotrickler.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-score-through-strategy
Here's info on the March 23, F T/R at Colorado Rifle Club. http://crci.org/Portals/15/Content/Files/Highpower Files/2019/2019 600 AA Match Program.pdf
It's pretty low key - just let the match director know it's your first one - they usually ask at the safety briefing.
It's pretty low key - just let the match director know it's your first one - they usually ask at the safety briefing.
