I'm working on getting a 700 and the plan is to slowly build it up as I can afford it. In the meantime, with the cost of .308 being high, do you all use backup weapons to train or are you always shooting your main rifle? Would it be a good idea to buy a .22 (or something more reasonable to shoot) to practice at shorter ranges? With this rifle I could work on trigger control, breathing control, and possibly some other skills without burning through my wallet. What do you all think? Thanks.
Inexpensive training methods
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Re: Inexpensive training methods
Pick up a .22lr and practice the fundamentals. This will save you money and wear and tear on your centerfire rifle.
Pick up a .22lr and practice the fundamentals. This will save you money and wear and tear on your centerfire rifle.
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look at the rimfire section here on the hide. You will get a good idea on good .22 rifle here. Remember to stock up on .22 ammo that your rifle likes and shoot away.
look at the rimfire section here on the hide. You will get a good idea on good .22 rifle here. Remember to stock up on .22 ammo that your rifle likes and shoot away.
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Don't forget Dry Firing. A valuable tool.
Also, consider loading cast bullets. I've shot a lot of cast bullets out of my M1A, ARs and other rifles at NRA 50 Ft. Small bore targets.
The above, coupled with rim fire shooting would keep you in shape.
Don't forget Dry Firing. A valuable tool.
Also, consider loading cast bullets. I've shot a lot of cast bullets out of my M1A, ARs and other rifles at NRA 50 Ft. Small bore targets.
The above, coupled with rim fire shooting would keep you in shape.
Re: Inexpensive training methods
Practice dry firing, about 50 minutes every day, from the standing position; and, plot your calls. This will build stamina, motor memory, mental management, and a recognition for every thing else important to good shooting. Not interested in that, too much work? Then consider getting into HP competition where you can get some reward for all the mental and physical effort. In Service Rifle competition you can develop your marksmanship skills to an extraordinary level, as it keeps things interesting, all the way to the highest plateaus of good shooting, through recognitions, classifications, awards, accolades, certifications, distinctions, notoriety, and other forms of celebration for success along the journey.
Practice dry firing, about 50 minutes every day, from the standing position; and, plot your calls. This will build stamina, motor memory, mental management, and a recognition for every thing else important to good shooting. Not interested in that, too much work? Then consider getting into HP competition where you can get some reward for all the mental and physical effort. In Service Rifle competition you can develop your marksmanship skills to an extraordinary level, as it keeps things interesting, all the way to the highest plateaus of good shooting, through recognitions, classifications, awards, accolades, certifications, distinctions, notoriety, and other forms of celebration for success along the journey.
Re: Inexpensive training methods
.22 for training??? check out the rimfire thread some guys in here will give a 308 a run for its money with there 22's out to 200- You are in the right place for guidance and great info ........ Good Shooting
.22 for training??? check out the rimfire thread some guys in here will give a 308 a run for its money with there 22's out to 200- You are in the right place for guidance and great info ........ Good Shooting
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No doubt, small-bore shooting, especially in a competitive environment, can help any with their basis of understanding for marksmanship. Yet, the key to any practice result is discipline. This is exclusive from considerations regarding monetary expense.
No doubt, small-bore shooting, especially in a competitive environment, can help any with their basis of understanding for marksmanship. Yet, the key to any practice result is discipline. This is exclusive from considerations regarding monetary expense.
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Mainly dry firing, but I do like to take the .22LR out.
However right now TIME has been the deciding factor on how often I get to the range. Lately this has had been burning more powder through my .308 than through the "trainer" when I actually get to the range.
Mainly dry firing, but I do like to take the .22LR out.
However right now TIME has been the deciding factor on how often I get to the range. Lately this has had been burning more powder through my .308 than through the "trainer" when I actually get to the range.
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