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new to F class
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:16 pm
by Mike Blacker
Hi All
I am interested in getting involved in F class, after been away from the shooting sports for a few years. My intention, initially, is to buy an Omark 308 and fit a picatinny rail with Leupold or Nightforce scope. Can anyone recomend a gunsmith in Qld, preferably Central Qld, who knows Omarks
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 10:53 am
by sixmill
G,day Mike,
Since no one else will answer I will have a go. Your idea is a good way to learn the sport without a lot of dollars, plenty are starting that way, just remember if it is a budget rifle keep it that way, & if you get the itch you'll be able to build a custom rifle later ,while still shooting this one while your waiting. As for scopes, either buy a good value for money scope that can be sold with the omark later, or splash out & buy the best you can afford straight up & keep it forever. Remember a tapered base also for the longer ranges.
The nearest gunsmith any good would be pine rivers in Brissy
Cheers,
6mm
p.s
you WILL get hooked
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:29 pm
by Mike Blacker
Thanks for your help 6mm. Much appreciated
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 10:38 pm
by sixmill
No worries Mike,
Have a look at the ausvarminters forums under the topic of "1000yd lg on a budget" by A.jr Some good info there. may be able to post link if you cant find it
http://ausvarmint.kjd84.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=434
there you go, found it
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:04 am
by shooter magavin
in rockhampton there is a fellow by the name of stewart gavin. he makes and fits picitini rails and does all general rifle accurising.
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:44 pm
by sixmill
in rockhampton there is a fellow by the name of stewart gavin. he makes and fits picitini rails and does all general rifle accurising
Have you got contact details SHOOTER?
Also wondering if any one up there does blueing?
6mm
F class virgin
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:29 pm
by jointa
Mi Mike
I too am looking at getting into F Class but its not easy to find anywhere to shoot in Qld apart from the Belmont complex south of Brisbane - it does not seem to be very F class friendly. Any info you get could you pass it on if possible
Many thanks
Mike
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:52 pm
by stevemc
sixmill wrote:in rockhampton there is a fellow by the name of stewart gavin. he makes and fits picitini rails and does all general rifle accurising
Have you got contact details SHOOTER?
Also wondering if any one up there does blueing?
6mm
id also like his or any other contacts to get a base for my omark,does it need to be tappered?