JustSgtPat
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I live in NW IN and am interested in getting into target shooting. Being our winters are hell at times I have found a lot of 22 events at 50 ft. When it's cold and out to 100 yards in the summer. While I will try those also I am more drawn to distance shooting. I love being outdoors and remember and miss range day in the Army.
So first question is can anyone direct me to where I can find an "league" that might shoot bi weekly or regularly on the weekends? I am thinking in the 500m area would be good.
Second is an equipment question. I am loving everything I have read about the HOWA HKF93127KTF+ 308 4-16X44 TYPHON. So my questions are is a 308 the best round for this type of shooting? I am not into reloading so I am thinking a 308 is easy to find and big enough to handle the distance. I considered it in 223 because I also have an AR 15 but worry about the distance. At some point I could see wanting to go beyond 500m and I'm sure a 223 would not be the best option there. I also love the full dip camo on this rifle, it just looks tough!! But I worry about it getting beat up and exposing what's under it to wear long term. And it's black... I remember how hot everything got at the range that was black. Is that a concern with a civilian rifle like this?
Thanks for your 2 cents ahead of time.
So first question is can anyone direct me to where I can find an "league" that might shoot bi weekly or regularly on the weekends? I am thinking in the 500m area would be good.
Second is an equipment question. I am loving everything I have read about the HOWA HKF93127KTF+ 308 4-16X44 TYPHON. So my questions are is a 308 the best round for this type of shooting? I am not into reloading so I am thinking a 308 is easy to find and big enough to handle the distance. I considered it in 223 because I also have an AR 15 but worry about the distance. At some point I could see wanting to go beyond 500m and I'm sure a 223 would not be the best option there. I also love the full dip camo on this rifle, it just looks tough!! But I worry about it getting beat up and exposing what's under it to wear long term. And it's black... I remember how hot everything got at the range that was black. Is that a concern with a civilian rifle like this?
Thanks for your 2 cents ahead of time.