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howa243 · Post by **howa243** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:46 am

hey all.... i started out hunting with mates and got a feel for shooting. i wanted to get into the sport so i went out and bought myself a howa 1500 with a stainless barrel and a 3 - 9 x 42 gold crown scope in a package. now i ended up having more fun trying to hit stuff out as far as my scope would let me see. i recently went to a antique and firearm show and they had a stand there for long range shooting. i would really like to get into the sport and am wondering if my .243 is going to be any good for the sport or will i have to go and purchase a new rifle.
any help would be apreciated

thanx guys.
nick[/b]

Simon C · Post by **Simon C** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 2:30 pm

Gday Nick,

I was one of the people manning that stand on Sat.

Did u grab any information on the relevant clubs etc?? The 2 main clubs that will be able to accommodate you are the CTV club at the lower light range and the Murray bridge rifle club at the monarto range.

Both clubs will welcome you to the range. At MBRC, we are shooting 400m next Sat...1pm start. Try PM'ing RAVEN on this forum as he will be able to advise of CTV's upcoming shoots.

With regard to rifle, it is best to speak to people at the clubs and see what people are using.

Hope this helps

RAVEN · Post by **RAVEN** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 5:40 pm

Hi Nick
Firstly welcome to the OZ F-Class shooting forum

Lower Light will be shooting 300m on 15th Nov and 400m on the 22 Nov best to phone me first
U can use you 243

And if you like what you see there are plenty of ppl that can give you good information on your current rifle or if you what to purchase a new one

Cheers

RB

howa243 · Post by **howa243** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:01 pm

thanx heaps guys, i spoke to richard at the stand at the show. and im from out that way so i was just curious as to what i would need to go out there...... well ill definately make it out there for a look. thanx guys

Simon C · Post by **Simon C** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:04 am

good....but make sure you dont just look! Bring your rifle and have a go!

howa243 · Post by **howa243** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:20 am

ok will do

i just hope that my scope is gonna be ok, either way ill have a go. Hope to see you guys out there......

bennf · Post by **bennf** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:45 pm

Welcome Howa243

Great to see a possible new member to our sport ( or should I say Adict)

Make sure when you go to the range don't be backwards in coming forwards
Ask to look through the scopes of the other shooters and see what good optics can do for you.

A lot of shooters will even offer you a few shoots from thier rifle just to give you the feel of a true F Class kit.

But by all means have a go with your 243 and meet up with some of the most genuine people you will find. We all welcome new comers at any range.

Good Luck

Paul Janzso · Post by **Paul Janzso** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:05 pm

Hi Nick

Murray Bridge Rifle Club has a Service Rifle Shoot on Saturday 8th November starting at 8.30am - 12.00 midday.
All are welcome, range to be shot is 200 meters, if you want give me a call on 0422919124 and I can enlighten you some more.

Cheers
Paul

howa243 · Post by **howa243** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:37 pm

hi bennf , i cant believe the amount of support and how friendly people are in this sport, i havent even got the the range yet and im getting greeted by so many people. its great to see a sport that is so into helping new members and not turning a blind eye to them because they are new to the sport :lol:

..... and in regard to Pauls message, ill will deffinately try and make it out to the murray bridge one. I may have to work that day but we will see how we go. would be great to make it out there.

thanx guys

nick

Paul Janzso · Post by **Paul Janzso** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:44 pm

Hi Nick

If you can not make it to the morning shoot we will be shooting at 400 meters in the afternoon. Unfortunately you will not be able to shoot your rifle as it has to be sighted in under club supervision (proved) . But you are welcome to come along, if I'm there, which I should be, you are welcome to shoot a course of fire with one of my rifles.
Do you know where the Monarto Shooting Complex is?

Cheers
Paul

howa243 · Post by **howa243** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:31 pm

hi, well i dont think my scope will let me shoot 400m hahahaha . im lookin into a 6-24 x 56 nighteater at the moment. $329 is the best i can get it for at the moment,

but no i have no idea where it is

nick

Paul Janzso · Post by **Paul Janzso** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:39 am

Nick
Hold on before you buy anything, come out on Saturday and you will soon learn what is needed equipment wise.
To get to MBRC follow south eastern freeway, take the Monarto exit, turn right which takes you over the freeway and keep going, the road will turn to unsealed road . you will see a road on the left which is sign posted to Monarto shooting complex, follow it to the end , turn left and follow it into the complex, MBRC is the last club towards the freeway.

Ask for me Paul Janzso

Cheers
Paul

howa243 · Post by **howa243** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:40 pm

cool, cheers for that, i just picked up my new shotgun yesterday and some clay targets and i recently found out that the shoot for that is on the same day i think. im gonna have to try and juggle all of this around and make it all fit......... i will deffinately try and get out there.

cheers paul

nick

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