achilles00775
New member
Hi all!
I've signed up and got my very first firearms NRA class coming in August. Cant wait!
After exploring my options, I have firmly decided on wanting to compete in Long Yard Rifle Shooting. Palma Shooting to be specific-- which requires a .308 rifle. I want to be able to compete preferably in 2-3 years .
Anyway... my questions to the TFL community.:
1.) Am I biting off more than I can chew? Is this goal a bit impossible?
2.) After taking my first course, and buying the .22LR, should I buy the .308 rifle along with it?
Or instead of blowing the money on a .308, just spend it in customizing the .22 lr to enter into the Mini-Palma matches shooting at ranges of 200 yds?
I was told that doing this would closely mimick the wind-reading skills and marksmanship ability of that of Palma shooting at 1000 yards, with the benefit of the .22 lr ammo being significantly cheaper.
Reaching my goal certainly is the motivator, but cost certainly is the limiting factor. budget is currently only at $700 USD.
Thanks any and everyone for your help.
I've signed up and got my very first firearms NRA class coming in August. Cant wait!
After exploring my options, I have firmly decided on wanting to compete in Long Yard Rifle Shooting. Palma Shooting to be specific-- which requires a .308 rifle. I want to be able to compete preferably in 2-3 years .
Anyway... my questions to the TFL community.:
1.) Am I biting off more than I can chew? Is this goal a bit impossible?
2.) After taking my first course, and buying the .22LR, should I buy the .308 rifle along with it?
Or instead of blowing the money on a .308, just spend it in customizing the .22 lr to enter into the Mini-Palma matches shooting at ranges of 200 yds?
I was told that doing this would closely mimick the wind-reading skills and marksmanship ability of that of Palma shooting at 1000 yards, with the benefit of the .22 lr ammo being significantly cheaper.
Reaching my goal certainly is the motivator, but cost certainly is the limiting factor. budget is currently only at $700 USD.
Thanks any and everyone for your help.