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Hey looking to learn to shoot long range. I’ve seen some classes at sheepdog warrior in Catskills. Any experience? Also looking to get some like minded people to discuss precision’s shooting. Any clubs in the lower Hudson valley area
I’d like to eventually. Really want to take the class and learn how to properly use a scope and all the math and good stuff. It’s very interesting to me. I’m setting up my tikka t3 in .223 as we speak to use.Sheepdog warrior is an excellent venue. Are you interested in competition?
What do you consider "long range"
Long for for me is anything over 300 I guess. I have never shot that far. But the closest range to me is about 500 which is sheepdog. I grew up only hunting and going to 100 yard ranges. So just learning the Mils/moa adjustments and all that at 300-500yarfs would be a great start for me
The closest "F class" matches I know of are in Albany @ Forbes.I also find F class very interesting. Anything lower Hudson area for a start in that? Just wanna learn. Keeps my mind heathy
Classes are great but you'll get a lot more out of them not going in cold. Try Youtube for some videos. I found this guy tiborasaurusrex sniper 101 for a buddy of mine who was looking to get into long range shooting.Hey looking to learn to shoot long range. I’ve seen some classes at sheepdog warrior in Catskills. Any experience? Also looking to get some like minded people to discuss precision’s shooting. Any clubs in the lower Hudson valley area
Yes I plan on getting a diamondback tactical to get started. FFPDo yourself a favor and get a scope with turrets that match the reticle . It helps eliminate a lot of math.
yes I’ve watched his stuff and I have a decent idea going in. But I do learn hands on a lot better. I think I’m gonna take their class end of may or middle Of august.Classes are great but you'll get a lot more out of them not going in cold. Try Youtube for some videos. I found this guy tiborasaurusrex sniper 101 for a buddy of mine who was looking to get into long range shooting.
From there you could use a program like Shooter Ready (if it still exists) to help engage you mentally.
Then take your existing rifle and find it limits, and yours.
Plenty of time for gear. Most people supplement gear for shitty form and lack of practice.
Do yourself a favor and get a scope with turrets that match the reticle . It helps eliminate a lot of math.
Get the scope mounted, load dialed in and data recorded, so you can get a custom turret label made.Hey looking to learn to shoot long range. I’ve seen some classes at sheepdog warrior in Catskills. Any experience? Also looking to get some like minded people to discuss precision’s shooting. Any clubs in the lower Hudson valley area
500 will only be magical for so long. There are plenty of decent quality scopes available that offer excellent reticles for elevation / windage holdover. It's a plus to have variable magnification available. I've been a relatively loyal Vortex buyer. I've yet to have any serious issues with the 6-7 I own.How do you guys feel about a fixed scope instead of a variable magnification. Would the glass quality be better and for me prob shooting only out to 500 yards 10x would do the job correct.
Sounds good. I was gonna buy the diamond back tactical 4-16. Should be a good start right. ?500 will only be magical for so long. There are plenty of decent quality scopes available that offer excellent reticles for elevation / windage holdover. It's a plus to have variable magnification available. I've been a relatively loyal Vortex buyer. I've yet to have any serious issues with the 6-7 I own.
I'm no expert at long range, but I've been reloading for 3-4 years, and reaching out to longer distances. I'm currently in a league where targets range from 850-1000. These guys arent playing around.Sounds good. I was gonna buy the diamond back tactical 4-16. Should be a good start right. ?
You know what. I just realized. The venom is only $500. I can swing that. I thought next level was strike eagle. I’ll start with the venom. Any suggestion on moa or mradI'm no expert at long range, but I've been reloading for 3-4 years, and reaching out to longer distances. I'm currently in a league where targets range from 850-1000. These guys arent playing around.
Under perfect conditions, glass quality is important. Even more important in less than perfect. A scope that tracks well and returns to original zero is also key. Like any scope manufacturer, the more you spend the better the quality. That's why you can buy a Vortex Cossfire or Doamonback for a couple hundred or a Vortex Razor approaching 2K. I've chosen the middle for now with the Vipers and Venom. Competition in the midrange market is high with many companies like Athlon, Arken,, and many others putting out some decent options.
There's a lot to discuss on the subject but I think in the end it depends on the destination.....which will determine most likely how much time and money you're going to invest.
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Yeah, understand the two options before you pick one. I don't think you want to have scopes in both.You know what. I just realized. The venom is only $500. I can swing that. I thought next level was strike eagle. I’ll start with the venom. Any suggestion on moa or mrad
Mrad is easier to user, smaller numbers.You know what. I just realized. The venom is only $500. I can swing that. I thought next level was strike eagle. I’ll start with the venom. Any suggestion on moa or mrad
Do you mean F-class or any long range discipline?Thanks. For those who practice regularly in this kind of shooting what does a typical session look like. ? How many rounds do yo usually shoot and what are
You trying to achieve each time. ? Thanks
My regularly scheduled events are.....Thanks. For those who practice regularly in this kind of shooting what does a typical session look like. ? How many rounds do yo usually shoot and what are
You trying to achieve each time. ? Thanks
When I started in the 6.5 Grendel, I was a mediocre shot with most of my various calibers. Never shot enough, nor often enough.Do you mean F-class or any long range discipline?
In my case the amount of training was related to whether I was competing or not. Same with trap, skeet, IDPA and everything else. When I competed I went once if not twice a week tue or thursdays and shoot 5 to 10 strings depending on range availability, season, caliber, etc ...
The deeper you get you shoot more and more expensive calibers that is why is good to start with popular economic cartridges and reload for accuracy and these days cost too.
Personally I like practical matches with hard targets and unkown distances where only the one scoring hit counts whether you are wet or dry, shooting uphill or downhill and a stationary target or moving target.
Now days people lean towards paper and easier targets.
My philosophy is to learn how you can and if the caliber is harder to master then the better you get.
The actual shooting is just a small part of the fun package but fun is objective so it depends on what you like.
Just start with a good rifle that can print inside a dime and then add glass once you learn what you need and why.
For me is all a mil mil formula because I like to do some things by hand/head and ot is the easiest.
To be a good marksman one doesn't have to aim for impossible shots but increase the confidence and understanding of what a projectile is going to do as one stretches the distance and be right many times. Then stretch the distance and investment as needed.
Solid directives with practice apply to real life like work (LE/military) or hunting.
And practice can be slowed down but not stopped as they are perishable skills.
When I started in the 6.5 Grendel, I was a mediocre shot with most of my various calibers. Never shot enough, nor often enough.
The ease of the Grendel started to give me more confidence in my shots. I never would have even tried taking a deer at 180-190 yards before. Once I'm confident and competent with that, I'll move on to larger calibers. I have a 7mmRM I'd like to try. I'll get my 50 y/o 308 dialed in first.
I haven't shot rifle in several months. Once I get settled in, I'll have to find a range I can get to on a regular basis to build my skill set up.
Practice, practice, practice... As you build your skills, you'll build your confidence. Take the time to listen and learn from those who have walked this road.