Finally admitting defeat.....need some advice, please.

[Robin128]

Thought that quip might amuse one.

:)

[Mike357]

For the money, I don't think you can beat one of Brian's finest. Plenty mag too!

[Dougan]

I have not been able to shoot prone for over 10 years and yes my mates find me amusing when I haul out the bench rest or look for a fox hole when on a military range. :-P

We have fox holes at our local range - my old man was having trouble getting in and out of them, so takes the front section of and old ali step-ladder to make it easier... there's always a way...

[Robin128]

Yea, seen that in use in Sennybridge...not been able to get up there this year...yet!

:|

[targetman]

Thanks for the advice folks......a friend has recommended a Weaver T30...upper end of the budget market at about £400 but said to be popular in the US for benchrest...so would it suit on say a Swing at 1,000 yards?

[targetman]

Said friend has just 'phoned me to say it is a Weaver T36 that he was talking about and is fixed power so probably not suitable.....

[Gun Pimp]

Targetman,

The Weaver T36 will be fine for your style of shooting out to 1000 yds plus. I use the Leupold version for F/TR and 1000 yd benchrest. They only weigh a pound so ideal if you are building a rifle to a weight limit.

I've had the Leupold on a 7mmWSM since 2006 without problem.

Only disadvantage - in competition, you can't turn down the power to keep an eye on everyone else's targets!

Vince

[Robin128]

Get a cheapo work bench from Wickes...they should be under £20 and build one of these...

[Robin128]

Have you thought anymore about Benchrest Targetman?

Been laid up for days now...back playing bloody 'ell!

[ShootingSight]

Another approach is simply to get the correct corrective lens in the rear sight. If you are having difficulty seeing the target, a front dioper will make it worse, albeit bigger and worse. You might want a mild negative power lens in the rear.

Do you wear glasses for distance vision? If so, can you tell me what your lens correction is?

Art