I've talked to Rich about this, but would like input on gear. Rifle, glass, ammo, what is everyone intending to use?
I don't know the range as well as you guys do, but I don't see the issue here?
What gear, specifically, are you using to play this game?
Thank you for the replies. I understand the terminology. I get the basic requirements.
Allow me to rephrase the question: What gear, specifically, are you using to play this game?
Very well, but I'm not discussing specifics of the rifle, because I don't.
The rifle: It's black. It's extremely precise. Not "internet" precise, not "armchair" precise...it has verified lead-on-paper match-lighting goodness. Also, that probably is not why I win or lose matches.
Scope: The scope is up to 16x, but I run it on 12x most of the time. It tracks, and has been proven and tested to track.
Ammo: The ammo is not high-grade ammo because this sport would be a waste of that, and I know it. It's decent. Not golden bullet, not Tenex, but somewhere in-between. It should be considered a best practice to always know what that is for YOUR rifle, and own as much of it as you can afford.
Rest: I used an Eagle AIII backpack with some towels stuffed in it, and no rear rest. That's it, and that's more than enough to clean this course of fire.
Timer: A watch. But a timer is not required either...you could just shoot fast. Slow is not really to your advantage.
A piece of paper and a pen are handy to record holds and/or zeroes.
-Nate
Nice try at being offensive. I guess your definition of specifically is different than mine. But thank you for your reply nonetheless.
Sir, you and I don't know each other nearly enough to be offended at much of anything typed on the internet.
It's not like my equipment is anything from the super secret squirrel catalog. I simply do not like to post a lot on the internet about my specific firearms. I think it's a bad idea.
If you'd like, send me a PM, and I'd be happy to have a chat on the phone about specifics. You'd probably find I'm not nearly the type person you may think sitting there reading this.
-Nate
I appreciate your position. I look forward to the conversation. I feel fairly well informed in a few facets of shooting endeavors, just looking for specifics of an activity I am interested in and know little about. AND no time to pursue. The opportunity to try this close to home with fellows I know is appealing.
The game is designed for scopes. A 5 inch target at 165 yards is pretty tough without crosshairs. There isn't much room for optical error. White targets are very hard to see with naked eyes.
...now that you've allowed magazines (thank you, thank you!)...