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custom 7mm08 · 2011-03-27 14:26:20

hello to all. at present i do a lot of rabbit shooting with a 17hmr was looking at getting into the 22lr target shooting and hopefully from there graduate to competitions. what i want to know is the cost at starting out is it expensive and what kinda rifle would ye reccomend to get and also what scope would ye put with it

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hello to all. at present i do a lot of rabbit shooting with a 17hmr was looking at getting into the 22lr target shooting and hopefully from there graduate to competitions. what i want to know is the cost at starting out is it expensive and what kinda rifle would ye reccomend to get and also what scope would ye put with it

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#2 27-03-2011 04:02PM

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Which type of .22 shooting. Benchrest, sporting, 3P/PR60?

The type of shooting would dictate the type of rifle that would be best suited.

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#3 28-03-2011 08:11AM

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i would be looking at a bit of benchrest along with sporting. i would be new to this type so all advice would be good cheers

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#4 29-03-2011 03:40PM

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Here are a few threads covering some of the topics/things you need to know.

Thread 1.

Thread 2.

Thread 3.

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Forum Charter - Useful Information - Photo thread: Hardware - Ranges by County - Hunting Laws/Important threads - Upcoming Events - RFDs by County

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