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Hi
I am new to Mcqeens comp. I was at Diggle on Sunday to see what went on ( the guys were great , thanks for the reception!)
Two questions came to mind afterwards

Would an F class bipod be of use when starting? I only saw the traditional type in use, but the rules as I read them do not prohibit F class type.

For a beginner, Is it better to compensate for wind change by shooting off rather than scope adjustment ?

Any thoughts on these (or any other issues) for a beginner will be much appreciated

Thanks

Hi btshoot - I shot the McQueen at Diggle last Sunday.

You can use any bi-pod you like - use your F Class bi-pod if you wish. However, if you don't have a bi-pod, a simple Harris will be fine.

You get two sighters - usually enough to suss out the wind at 200 yds. It was quite breezy on Sunday but I had less than a minute wind on. My second sighter was bang on but when I got my target back the shots were about a half MOA to the right so there must have been a slight let-up when I started to shoot. But that's the McQueen - you sight-in then hope the wind doesn't change in the couple of minutes before you start shooting.

But yes - adjust your scope after sighting in. Some shooters can see their shots during the comp - I can't so I'm in the lap of the wind gods. If you can see your shoots and there aren't central then yes, aim off.

My only other advice - use the three-second exposure to accurately centre your aim - new shooters tend to fire too quickly and end up with a poor group.

Say hello next time (to Vince) and we can shoot it together if you like.

Hi Vince

Thanks for all the info. I will see you soon

Barry

From my experience at McQueens (Bisley 300 yds), once you've got your two sighters done, if you sense a change of wind speed / direction its a case of aiming off. You will be concentrating so much on the targets next appearance that you won't have time to fiddle with your knobs (pun intended!)