I'm totally new to rifle, don't even own a bolt action but seem to be getting interested. I was thinking of going to one of the long range schools. What are they like? Are they worth it? I've read articles about scopes, sighting in and that stuff, I don't have a clue, even after watching the videos. MOA this and that, Mils, this and that, it's all doing a fly by... Is all of this stuff really necessary? I mean just trying to get the bullet where you want it to go should be simple especially if you really know the rifle and ammo ? I'm dumber than a box of rocks, so the instructor would have to be a saint. All of these classes seem to be out in the middle of nowhere, I would like to learn all day, then drink, nice dinner and try to find a hot prostitute at night, that ain't going to happen in bumfuck. I'm a dumbshit 60 y/o dude and would rather use an old wood stock 30-06 (or 308). Do I need a funky ass looking rifle with a can? I don't know, I really don't know...It all just gives me a headache
Do I really need to know much of anything?
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Yes, you really do need to take a class. Where are you located, since many times you can start by taking a local-ish class if any are offered in your area. Then you can choose to up your knowledge after that if you want to.
No, you do not need a fancy dancy rifle in a modern cartridge to shoot rifle. A .308 or .30-06 can get the job done, if…you know what your doing.
What is important is that you have a rough idea of what you want to accomplish and do with a rifle. Then you choose accordingly.
No, you do not need a fancy dancy rifle in a modern cartridge to shoot rifle. A .308 or .30-06 can get the job done, if…you know what your doing.
What is important is that you have a rough idea of what you want to accomplish and do with a rifle. Then you choose accordingly.
Sell what few firearms you currently own. Don't ever buy any others.
You can spend that extra money on hookers and blow and relish in your ignorance.
You can spend that extra money on hookers and blow and relish in your ignorance.
I'm 63...I'd take up Golf if I were you.
Really?
This is his first post after joining 4 yrs ago?
I smell a rat.
This is his first post after joining 4 yrs ago?
I smell a rat.
Read more. Look at some of the basics. Decide what you want to use the rifle for. Start learning mils and understand what moa is. Get mil scopes. Buy a 6.5 and a strike eagle and go to a basics of rifle marksmanship class near you. Buy some factory hornady 140 flavor ammo.
I'd say buy a foundation stock that looks "wood" colored of your choice. Buy a
American Rifle Company
https://americanrifle.odoo.com › c...
Coup De Grâce Bolt Action
Get a good barrel and have LRI put it together.
Pretty ignorant post. That's like saying "Hey I'm gonna rebuild an engine. Do I need to learn anything?"
But really, do you own a gun?
Going off what you wrote, what do you even shoot? So, it's either a pistol or a semi auto browning A5?
Owning either one of them should immerse you enough, to know that you need to learn stuff about stuff.
I vote golf too.
I'd say buy a foundation stock that looks "wood" colored of your choice. Buy a
American Rifle Company
https://americanrifle.odoo.com › c...
Coup De Grâce Bolt Action
Get a good barrel and have LRI put it together.
Pretty ignorant post. That's like saying "Hey I'm gonna rebuild an engine. Do I need to learn anything?"
But really, do you own a gun?
Going off what you wrote, what do you even shoot? So, it's either a pistol or a semi auto browning A5?
Owning either one of them should immerse you enough, to know that you need to learn stuff about stuff.
I vote golf too.
Yes! The owner of this site puts on excellent classes all over the country. I recommend you find the nearest one to you and sign up. Also, be sure to tell him EXACTLY what you told us in your OP when you show up for class. He has everything you’re looking for: He is definitely a saint, and I’ve heard he actually already has the drinks and prostitutes AT the class provided for you.
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Do I really need to know much of anything?
Yes you do,
When selected target fishing on the net its all about the bait & presentation.
Nothing we do, know, and use is necessary if all you want to be is an incompetent dirt shooter.
Quite frankly, I think you're better off fishing.
Just get an AI. It shoots itself and ships with a fleshlight.
No I'm not a rat. I was trying to infuse some of my dry sense of humor, I know the answers to most of all this. I am having a bit of trouble with ballistics but I think that's because I'm simply reading things and not actually doing it. I was surprised I had a login, I do read the forum off and on but do not remember signing up. As far as the wood stock, I was making fun of my neighbor in his 70's (and my age) who says he can shoot ragged holes with his old Rem 700 "Ought Six" off hand at any distance...not sure if that includes blowing snow or not. I do understand hill country makes some accurate wood stocks though
Typical boomer behaviour.
Go get another reverse mortgage and blow your kids inheritance on skanks and bud lite.
Go get another reverse mortgage and blow your kids inheritance on skanks and bud lite.
Okay then. So what are you wanting to do and what are you real questions?
Huh. I live in bumfuck and there's whores everywhere. They even fuck bums. Coincidence?
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Honestly I would dump a bunch of money into a rimfire set up and start shooting rimfire style matches. I believe these are very forgiving and you can practice very easy.
Don’t knock it until you try it.
Honestly I would dump a bunch of money into a rimfire set up and start shooting rimfire style matches. I believe these are very forgiving and you can practice very easy.
Don’t knock it until you try it.
You need to experience, hookers ,grade school only fans sycophants, gold diggers and at least two exwifes before going down the long range rifle rabbit hole , otherwise how will you ever really appreciate it.
There is nothing magic about precision shooting.
The first thing you need to learn is how to properly hold a rifle and shoot a decent group, under an inch, at 100 yards. A quality rifle, ammo, and optic will help tremendously.
After that, you should know how to use a ballistics calculator. Start at shorter distances, say 300-600 yards, and learn how gravity and wind affect the bullet.
Once you get wind figured out, you just need practice.
The first thing you need to learn is how to properly hold a rifle and shoot a decent group, under an inch, at 100 yards. A quality rifle, ammo, and optic will help tremendously.
After that, you should know how to use a ballistics calculator. Start at shorter distances, say 300-600 yards, and learn how gravity and wind affect the bullet.
Once you get wind figured out, you just need practice.
I'm conflicted.
AI...maybe. A little too good for AI.
15 year old...no way. There were no acronyms and all that crazy shorthand shit that I have to decipher.
Banned member? Hmmm, no. Too fun for that.
Bored Hide member using his burner account...I want to say this is it.
AI...maybe. A little too good for AI.
15 year old...no way. There were no acronyms and all that crazy shorthand shit that I have to decipher.
Banned member? Hmmm, no. Too fun for that.
Bored Hide member using his burner account...I want to say this is it.
Avoid 308. It has the trajectory of a rainbow.
Avoid scopes. They just magnify your wobble.
Avoid any electronics. They will get you killed in the streets.
Avoid anything plastic or aluminum. It will just bend or break.
Avoid classes. They only want your money.
Avoid golf. Golf is gay.
You need a flat shooting analog system.
Think a bolt action made from wood and steel.
Remington 700, 7mag, with iron sights.
Joking.
Avoid scopes. They just magnify your wobble.
Avoid any electronics. They will get you killed in the streets.
Avoid anything plastic or aluminum. It will just bend or break.
Avoid classes. They only want your money.
Avoid golf. Golf is gay.
You need a flat shooting analog system.
Think a bolt action made from wood and steel.
Remington 700, 7mag, with iron sights.
Joking.
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So how did you remember your pass word after all that time? Or do you use the same one everywhere?
Probably tried to create an account, was told he already had one and used “forgot password “
The first post time frame & content, does not pass the smell test.
Yeah.
Not a single mention about how much he can bench or that he works concrete either...
Your right, smell a bit like a troll account from one our more vocal “friends “. Although there are also a couple other new accounts that seem determined to wake every dead thread with high schoolish responses, ohh well school is out for summer.
Don't listen to these idiots. They don't know shit about shooting rifles. You already know everything you need to know if you have watched some shooting on TV, and contrary to popular opinion on the www., you don't even need a rifle or need to mess with fancy "optics" to shoot long range.
Just log on and make an introduction post on this website and they will set you straight.
https://www.knittingparadise.com/
Just log on and make an introduction post on this website and they will set you straight.
https://www.knittingparadise.com/
What's wrong with that plan?
The kids didn't earn the money.
Let them earn/save/invest on their own.
Oh, and really? Bud Light? WTF is wrong with you people? That's just sick, sick I tell ya.
Shit, you'd be better off suggesting Hamms or Natty Ice, or Old Swillwaukee.
I am already 60, this year. Ain't nuthin' but a thang.
Saturday morning, I was perched on my rickety old extension ladder cutting broken branches off one of my trees. It took me a while, being careful. BP meds, Meniere's, stuff like that. It's just a number. Do what you are going to do.
And yeah, for someone to have an account that is 4 years old and all of a sudden post this makes me wonder.
Most assholes like me start posting soon after joining and now, you cannot get rid of me. Or that 60 year old smell.
Now I think this is one of the best posts I`ve read since coming to SH! LOL! It`ll have everybody going around in circles, especially those that take all this shit entirely too seriously!
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