I am interested in what others think is the best way to "try out" benchrest shooting, very possibly some local club or maybe even a NBRSA match,don't know yet). I have two choices as I see it.
1) Buy something like the Savage Long Range Precision Varminter,LRPV) in 6mmBR, or even 223, and shoot it at the local 100 and 200 yard range in perhaps club competition. Maybe eventually NBRSA. The Savage may not even qualify for heavy varmint in NBRSA given it weighs 12 lbs without scope. Then I need a Weaver T36 scope,at the minimum), benchrest gear, reloading equipment, and ammo.
2) Have built, or buy used, a 6PPC rifle, plus all the equipment stated above. The investment in the gun is at least twice to three times what the Savage is,another $1000).
Excluding the rifle, what kind of investment does a good benchrest shooter need to invest for reloading equipment, bench rests, and other misc gear.
I am looking at 100 and 200 yard at this time, since the range is close, and I will need lots of practice. I have to drive 115 miles for to go longer distances, not practical to do on a regular basis.
Thanks,
- Phil
1) Buy something like the Savage Long Range Precision Varminter,LRPV) in 6mmBR, or even 223, and shoot it at the local 100 and 200 yard range in perhaps club competition. Maybe eventually NBRSA. The Savage may not even qualify for heavy varmint in NBRSA given it weighs 12 lbs without scope. Then I need a Weaver T36 scope,at the minimum), benchrest gear, reloading equipment, and ammo.
2) Have built, or buy used, a 6PPC rifle, plus all the equipment stated above. The investment in the gun is at least twice to three times what the Savage is,another $1000).
Excluding the rifle, what kind of investment does a good benchrest shooter need to invest for reloading equipment, bench rests, and other misc gear.
I am looking at 100 and 200 yard at this time, since the range is close, and I will need lots of practice. I have to drive 115 miles for to go longer distances, not practical to do on a regular basis.
Thanks,
- Phil