School me on optics for PRS-style long range

[Justin]

Ok, so here's a somewhat goofy plan to get me from where I am today (really dumb on the knowledge required for long range stuff, don't have a perfect rig for it) to where I'd like to be:

1. Get a decent scope, like the Burris 4-20x or 5-25x
2. Mount it on my .22
3. Start participating in Hoser's long range .22 match, as this seems like a good way to learn the mechanics of long range (e.g. building dope cards, learning how to dial and read wind, shooting from field positions, etc.)
4. In the meantime, put together the rest of the components needed for a PRS rig
5. Once the PRS rig is ready, move the scope from the .22 to the PRS rig
6. Then start competing in local PRS matches

Thoughts?

[Tim K]

That's a great plan, Justin. You'll learn everything except recoil control shooting your .22. Just brace yourself for the cost of decent .22 ammo.

[Justin]

That's a great plan, Justin. You'll learn everything except recoil control shooting your .22. Just brace yourself for the cost of decent .22 ammo.

I used to shoot Bullseye pistol, so, yeah, I know Eley ain't cheap. :-)

[CS1983]

...and also be prepared to convince yourself to spend 3k+ on a duplicate .22LR rig for "low cost" training. Always made me laugh when guys on SH would post their duplicate .22 rigs as low cost trainers.

[Justin]

...and also be prepared to convince yourself to spend 3k+ on a duplicate .22LR rig for "low cost" training. Always made me laugh when guys on SH would post their duplicate .22 rigs as low cost trainers.

I'm not at that level. For the .22, I think my Ruger Precision .22 should work fine for local matches. The biggest thing holding me back is lack of a decent scope...

[C Ward]

Yes but be prepared to pony up more cash because you won't want to get rid of the 22 when you make the switch to centerfire .

[Hoser]

Yes but be prepared to pony up more cash because you won't want to get rid of the 22 when you make the switch to centerfire .

Rumor has it that he has had a custom action and AI Chassis laying around for several years...

[Delfuego]

First one is free

Any of Hoser's matches (22/PRS/TAC) are the best place to start!

[C Ward]

These , https://www.burrisoptics.com/mountin...tactical-rings , never have liked the rings with inserts .

[KS63]

Also, take a look at these American Rifle Company M10 rings or ring/base combos.

https://www.americanrifle.com/shop/c...s-and-mounts-3