What should i focus on!

[JORTZ]

I just starting out shooting f class open and don't have a lot of time and energy to spend on both shooting and reloading. So my question is should I focus on producing more time on producing more consistent reloads or spend more time shooting my rifle.

 

[Hoier]

That's kinda of a tough question as both are important but I would probably try to get my gun shooting as good as I could first. Then after you get a load figured out then you could start getting more trigger time.

 

[brian427cobra]

I assume you have a solid load developed, my advice is to become a better Indian, dry fire dry fire dry fire, the reticle should not move at all, I do it in my living room.

 

[jonbearman]

Make sure you use snap caps to dry fire over and over.

 

[Erik Cortina]

I just starting out shooting f class open and don't have a lot of time and energy to spend on both shooting and reloading. So my question is should I focus on producing more time on producing more consistent reloads or spend more time shooting my rifle.

I hate being the bearer of bad news, but the more you shoot the more you have to reload, so you need to do both.

You have to spend most of your time on the reloading bench preparing for shooting. If your gun doesn't shoot well, neither will you.

There are two types of shooters, competitive shooters, and social shooters.
It takes a lot of time and dedication to be competitive in F-Class, if you don't have the time or the drive, you better be good at socializing. ;D

 

[Hoier]

Right on Erik! I didn't know how serious he was. This sport of shooting takes ALOT of time and money to be competitive.

 

[M14AMU]

Both!

Keeping in mind that the RULES OF MARKSMANSHIP ARE INRONCLAD IN THEIR NATURE!! They do not take kindly to being ignored!!

 

[JORTZ]

I'm very competive and want to do well. Looks like mabey have to give up one of my other hobbies.

 

[brian427cobra]

Make sure you use snap caps to dry fire over and over.

My Remington and Surgeon Actions would disagree with snap caps being required during dry fire practice, on the other hand a good amount of grease on the lugs and cocking cam is required

 

[Keith Glasscock]

In F-class, most shooters can shoot darn good scores with a good rifle and load. I loaned my rifle to a friend and he shot some of the best scores he ever has. He is a good shooter being held back by either his rifle or his loads.

I would say shoot groups. Work on your loads. Get them as good as you can and then test them at matches. Find their weaknesses, and try to eliminate those.

When testing at matches, plot your shots. It will help you learn to read the wind, and give you solid data for the elevation consistency of your load. If you can keep the shots waterline, you will become competitive.

 

[Phil3]

It is easy to say focus on what needs the most work, and you may be able to identify that. If you know someone who is known to shoot well, have them shoot your gun. Have them shoot your loads or Federal Gold Match, firing at least five 5 shot groups to see how the gun consistently performs in their hands. You do the same right after they are done. If your friend consistently shoots better than you, then work on your shooting until you can match or surpass his performance.

My daughter can outshoot me. Working on the gun or loads may enhance the performance, and it will for both she and I, but until I improve my performance, the gun and ammo will always be able to outperform me.

Working on your shooting technique, dry firing with snap caps, making sure the gun fits you exactly right, etc., are free things to do.

Phil

 

[JORTZ]

It is easy to say focus on what needs the most work, and you may be able to identify that. If you know someone who is known to shoot well, have them shoot your gun. Have them shoot your loads or Federal Gold Match, firing at least five 5 shot groups to see how the gun consistently performs in their hands. You do the same right after they are done. If your friend consistently shoots better than you, then work on your shooting until you can match or surpass his performance.

My daughter can outshoot me. Working on the gun or loads may enhance the performance, and it will for both she and I, but until I improve my performance, the gun and ammo will always be able to outperform me.

Working on your shooting technique, dry firing with snap caps, making sure the gun fits you exactly right, etc., are free things to do.

Phil
that's a great idea there even better is there is great shooters where I shoot that would do that for me.

 

[6BRinNZ]

Personally I don't understand the dilemma. I shoot during the day and reload at night. I have to reload in order to shoot. But the time frames don't overlap. During shooting season I do cut back on my gym time.

What I don't do is shag around trying to get the last little bit of precision out of my ammo. Having said that my ammo isn't bad in that at club level I took shot the greatest number of possibles and double possibles for last season.

I do try to keep my reloading time efficient - I shoot cartridges that don't need FF and are typically easy to tune. I use quality components such as Lapua brass and Berger bullets so that I don't have to do a lot of prep and sorting.

Its a pricey and time consuming sport - no argument.

Good luck