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Re: Just starting out .. .. ..
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:19 pm
by Christel
Generally speaking, the heavier the rifle, the lesser the recoil.
However do not forget that various competitions have weight limits.
Re: Just starting out .. .. ..
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:22 pm
by meles meles
Clearly not sponsored by McDonalds then...
Re: Just starting out .. .. ..
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:48 pm
by Charlotte the flyer
EDnSKY wrote:
Unfortunately I will be working that weekend (as blummin usual)
It's a three day event, Fri-Sun if that helps at all.
Re: Just starting out .. .. ..
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 6:21 pm
by mag41uk
If I was starting out I would look at the Tikka T3 range if cost is an issue.
There are some nice looking rifles like the new TAC model.
http://uk.search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A7x9Q ... .tikka.fi/
A 24 inch barrel in 6.5 x 55 Swedish would be pretty good for distance.
The trouble is most of them are special order 6 to 9 months!
Tony
Re: Just starting out .. .. ..
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:36 pm
by EDnSKY
mag41uk wrote:If I was starting out I would look at the Tikka T3 range if cost is an issue.
There are some nice looking rifles like the new TAC model.
http://uk.search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A7x9Q ... .tikka.fi/
A 24 inch barrel in 6.5 x 55 Swedish would be pretty good for distance.
The trouble is most of them are special order 6 to 9 months!
Tony
Thanks Tony, I'll have a nosey at the Tikka, I must admit I don't like to follow the crowd if I can help it so I'm moving away from the Remingtons.
Re: Just starting out .. .. ..
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:38 pm
by dromia
No need to buy new there are many fine second hand rifles out there saving you money for good glass, sights whatever.
Re: Just starting out .. .. ..
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:53 pm
by Stuck
Bernie,
I have a Tikka T3 "Tactical" you can try at BGC albeit in .223.
Personal experience would say avoid buying anything from Haliwell Road, Derek at Simply is a better bet or buy second hand from Gunstar or Guntrader if you know what you are looking at.
Re: Just starting out .. .. ..
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 4:37 pm
by EDnSKY
Stuck wrote:Bernie,
I have a Tikka T3 "Tactical" you can try at BGC albeit in .223.
Personal experience would say avoid buying anything from Haliwell Road, Derek at Simply is a better bet or buy second hand from Gunstar or Guntrader if you know what you are looking at.
Hi stuck,
I'll take you up on that offer. I am planning to have my first visit on 2nd March.
As for Haliwell Road .. .. ..
I'm thinking of going for a .260, is that a good direction to go?
rgds
Bernie
Re: Just starting out .. .. ..
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:28 pm
by mag41uk
260 is a top cartridge. It is more than capable of 1000yds and should be good for 1200.
As I have an AI AE in 260 I am biased!
You would have to reload or get some one like HPS to make it for you.
Tony
Re: Just starting out .. .. ..
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 10:16 pm
by Stuck
EDnSKY wrote:Stuck wrote:Bernie,
I have a Tikka T3 "Tactical" you can try at BGC albeit in .223.
Personal experience would say avoid buying anything from Haliwell Road, Derek at Simply is a better bet or buy second hand from Gunstar or Guntrader if you know what you are looking at.
Hi stuck,
I'll take you up on that offer. I am planning to have my first visit on 2nd March.
As for Haliwell Road .. .. ..
I'm thinking of going for a .260, is that a good direction to go?
rgds
Bernie
I've never fired one Bernie but believe it is a good caliber.
Don't forget though if you want to start shooting F Class comps that will put you into the F Open class with the "Big" boys :55: