Opinions on Weaver T-36 crosshairs

[BoydAllen]

On the home page of Benchrest Central (www.benchrest.com) on the RH side of the page are icons that you can click on to visit the web sites of the IBS and the NBRSA. Look under downloads. You can save the rule books to your computer if you like. I would also strongly suggest that you attend a match or two as a spectator. A camping chair, tripod, spotting scope, eye and ear protection will come in handy for this.

 

[82boy]

What is a good source to learn the different classes and the subsequent rules associated with those different classes?

The best way to learn, is to go to a match and find a mentor. Depending on the match's you plan on shooting, they may have different rules and classes, then others. I would find a match that is local and attend. Ask questions, and be observant, most benchrest shooters will gladly help someone get started in the sport. Many clubs hold match's that are not sanctioned by major sanctioning body like the NBRSA or IBS, but they most times will follow similar rules, but may modify some of the rules to work with their situation.

Benchrest central is a great place for knowledge, you may want to look around there. As Boyd stated you can find most of the sanctioning bodies on the right side of the page. You will find that the NBRSA (National Benchrest shooters Association) http://nbrsa.org/ and the IBS (International Benchrest shooters)http://www.international-benchrest.com/ have almost identical rules. The problem with shooting Registered match's is this is something you just don't jump into. Registered match's, can be expensive, a bit long, for the beginning shooter, this is why I would recamend a club match first. Register match's don't offer classes for factory guns, making the need for a high end custom gun a must.

I would highly recamend you do some reading and research this winter. My favorite book is a low cost production that can be found on book Sellers, and on-line auctions. That book is Glen Newick's "The Ultimate in Rifle Accuracy." This book was written in the late 1980's, and some of the info is dated, but for a hole it one of the best books on the market. You should be able to pick up a copy for under $10 bucks. http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Rifle-Accuracy-Glenn-Newick/dp/0883171597
Glen is a great person, and a great writer, and has a magic way of explaining things. Glens book is a great resource for a weekend shooter that likes to do some "plinking" to the top level competitor.

 

[TxCigarMadCap]

What is a good source to learn the different classes and the subsequent rules associated with those different classes?

The best way to learn, is to go to a match and find a mentor. Depending on the match's you plan on shooting, they may have different rules and classes, then others. I would find a match that is local and attend. Ask questions, and be observant, most benchrest shooters will gladly help someone get started in the sport. Many clubs hold match's that are not sanctioned by major sanctioning body like the NBRSA or IBS, but they most times will follow similar rules, but may modify some of the rules to work with their situation.

Benchrest central is a great place for knowledge, you may want to look around there. As Boyd stated you can find most of the sanctioning bodies on the right side of the page. You will find that the NBRSA (National Benchrest shooters Association) http://nbrsa.org/ and the IBS (International Benchrest shooters)http://www.international-benchrest.com/ have almost identical rules. The problem with shooting Registered match's is this is something you just don't jump into. Registered match's, can be expensive, a bit long, for the beginning shooter, this is why I would recamend a club match first. Register match's don't offer classes for factory guns, making the need for a high end custom gun a must.

I would highly recamend you do some reading and research this winter. My favorite book is a low cost production that can be found on book Sellers, and on-line auctions. That book is Glen Newick's "The Ultimate in Rifle Accuracy." This book was written in the late 1980's, and some of the info is dated, but for a hole it one of the best books on the market. You should be able to pick up a copy for under $10 bucks. http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Rifle-Accuracy-Glenn-Newick/dp/0883171597
Glen is a great person, and a great writer, and has a magic way of explaining things. Glens book is a great resource for a weekend shooter that likes to do some "plinking" to the top level competitor.

I have been to both of the aforementioned sites and cannot find any information regarding matches (sanctioned or non-sanctioned in my area, Petersburg, TN). Of course, this might be due to my lack of computer skills and inability to search a website; however, most of the geographic information listed on this sites is either NE or Mid-West. I know in TN there has to be enough shooters to warrant a match in-state.; I'm just missing something.

I will definitely read your recommendation.

 

[82boy]

Well, to start the NBRSA will only show registered sanction match's, no club matches. You need to find you division, and look for match's in that division. I believe you are considered Mississippi Valley region. The IBS has a section for non registered (Club.) match's but this doesn't cover them all.

the best way to find local club match's is put op a post on this site, and benchrest central. Just put in the title looking for a match in what ever you area is. As far as 600 BR there is a match in Memphis TN. A lot of great guys there, that would gladly help you, get started. With a 6.5x284 you may have a rifle better suited for 600 than for 100 and 200 yard.

 

[TxCigarMadCap]

I am researching 6PPC and BR. I tradedfor a 6.5x284 F-Class rifle recently and want to see if I like BR enough to keep with it. I have a tendency to over spend on the front side then move to something else. I'm trying the self control thing.

There seem to be so many options with actions, barrels and stocks it's a little overwhelming.

Thanks again for your input and your patience.

 

[BoydAllen]

If you "flip through" these electronic copies of the NBRSA's new magazine, you will find contact information for affiliated clubs. http://issuu.com/precisionrifleman. You may have overlooked this page on the IBS site.http://internationalbenchrest.com/schedule/long_range.php
Here is the page with the IBS affiliated clubs' contact information, listed by state.
http://internationalbenchrest.com/ranges/usa_by_state.php

 

[TxCigarMadCap]

If you "flip through" these electronic copies of the NBRSA's new magazine, you will find contact information for affiliated clubs. http://issuu.com/precisionrifleman. You may have overlooked this page on the IBS site.http://internationalbenchrest.com/schedule/long_range.php
Here is the page with the IBS affiliated clubs' contact information, listed by state.
http://internationalbenchrest.com/ranges/usa_by_state.php

Thanks....I just briefly spoke with Mark (Galatin Gun Club) on Benchrest Central.