Alright so the local club matches consist of 20 shots @ 200 (1" X ring) and 20 shots @ 300 (1.5" X ring). I intend to shoot in this match every month. I would also like to work my way up to 600 yard matches in the future. Here is where I am unsure about equipment. I know that the 30" barrels shooting the 185 Bergers are very popular for 1000 yard matches right now. I just want to know how much of this would translate to short and mid range performance? Would I be fine with a 24" barrel? Would a 175 SMK be outclassed significantly? My issue is that I only have enough funds to own and operate one match quality rifle and while I want it to be as competitive as possible, I also need to consider flexibility. I would very much prefer a barrel no longer than 26" and would love it if I could use the 175 SMK and 178 A-max. Following the same preferences, I would prefer to have a stock that is useful for more than just dedicated target shooting. I know this probably sounds like a case of "Best of both worlds ending up as mediocre at both", and if I wanted to compete seriously at 1000 yards I know that is probably the case, but I know that I can already be competitive at 300 with my very much tactical setup... I am starting to ramble, but I guess my main question is if it is possible (as in able to be very competitive) with a more tactical styled rifle out to 600 yards.
I guess I have something like the rifle in this article in mind.
F-Class TR Tactical .308
But I know the trends are different now.
I guess I have something like the rifle in this article in mind.
F-Class TR Tactical .308
But I know the trends are different now.
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