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ShooterToo
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I was introduced to what I considered long range shooting in 1978 at Parris Island. In the spring of '79 I found out what long range truly meant. two other Marines and I were pick from 1/4 to go to Scout Sniper School. While I didn't complete the course I was there long enough to appreciate the skill and knowledge it takes to do so. Fast forward to now. I'm at a point in life where toys are easier to get. I just don't have as long to play with them. I want to get into the long range precision shooting arena.
I am a Squirrel hunter. I appreciate well made rifles and precision shooting. I had Clark Custom build me a new Squirrel rifle last year on a Ruger 77/22 action. I want to restock and re-scope either it or my Kimber 82G for rimfire 100+ shooting. If I stick with it I'll start assembling a 308.
I do have a few questions. I understand some of the changes in gear designs and some I don't. Stock design has really changed. At first I was put off by the pistol grip skeletonized look. After shooting a few I am sold. The ergonomics are so much better. What I don't understand is the move from fixed power to variable power scopes. Can someone explain why I would need a 6-24 instead of a fixed 16X for example? I have several variable scopes on hunting rifles and all say on the highest power. Why would I want a variable powered scope on a rifle I will shoot at 500+ yards? I asked some F Class shooters as most of them use variable and no one could give a definitive answer. The dial them to one power and leave them the entire match.
I am a Squirrel hunter. I appreciate well made rifles and precision shooting. I had Clark Custom build me a new Squirrel rifle last year on a Ruger 77/22 action. I want to restock and re-scope either it or my Kimber 82G for rimfire 100+ shooting. If I stick with it I'll start assembling a 308.
I do have a few questions. I understand some of the changes in gear designs and some I don't. Stock design has really changed. At first I was put off by the pistol grip skeletonized look. After shooting a few I am sold. The ergonomics are so much better. What I don't understand is the move from fixed power to variable power scopes. Can someone explain why I would need a 6-24 instead of a fixed 16X for example? I have several variable scopes on hunting rifles and all say on the highest power. Why would I want a variable powered scope on a rifle I will shoot at 500+ yards? I asked some F Class shooters as most of them use variable and no one could give a definitive answer. The dial them to one power and leave them the entire match.