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  1. Slyexx

    First LR rifle ever. First day at the range.

    Okay, so this is kind of a lie, because I haven't bought my long range rifle setup yet, but still want to ask where do I start on day one? Obviously I want to zero my rifle. I'm assuming at 100 yards. Is that the first thing I do, and what's next? Do I just get comfortable with my rifle and...
  2. Slyexx

    Currently in AK

    I already asked some questions in other forums, but I just saw this intro forum so I thought it would be appropriate. The welcome I've received has been warm and the community here seems awesome so far. I'm glad a random stranger from the range turned me onto it. I'm in the Army, currently...
  3. Slyexx

    Rifle Scopes SWFA SS specific questions

    Cool. Thanks for the feedback everyone. Definitely will go with the standard 10x if I go the ~$300 budget route. Thanks.
  4. Slyexx

    Rifle Scopes SWFA SS specific questions

    Hello, I'm brand new to long range shooting and back again with some more questions. I'm looking for some answers and opinions on the different models of SWFA SS. Let me preface this by saying these SWFA scopes are an option for me at a low budget but I'm not 100% sold on them. Please don't let...
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    Rifle Scopes New to Long Range Shooting

    What I hadn't mentioned yet is that I'm currently stationed in Alaska. There doesn't seem to be much of any series, leagues, or even one of's going on here for long range rifles. If anyone knows about a long range scene in Alaska please let me know. If not, it won't be too big of a deal. There...
  6. Slyexx

    Rifle Scopes New to Long Range Shooting

    Where can I find more info on what competitions consist of so I can better tailor my personal practice sessions to prepare myself? If this helps, my interests are obviously is ranges out to 1000+ and looking at short action most likely 6.5 creedmoor. I enjoy the tactical aspect of it and don't...
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    Rifle Scopes New to Long Range Shooting

    An overwhelming response from the community here. I appreciate every bit of your guys effort. Here's some follow ups: ---------- Awesome. Sounds like just what I needed for the car rides. I wanted to clarify the budget piece as it might help you guys better direct me down this path...
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    Rifle Scopes New to Long Range Shooting

    Although I've never shot a target past 3 or 400 yards, long range shooting is something that has always been of great interest to me, especially over the past 5 or so years. I am finally at a point in my life where I want to / can invest and try my hand at it. I was just recently turned onto...