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[TjTheQuad]

Hi there fellow forum folk, after turning 20 and realising i need more hobbies i took up bench rest shooting in Wanneroo, Perth! Its a precision shoot sport which accompanies a quads low movement levels. I was so glad i could actually pull the trigger myself too even though the gun has a 'set trigger' which makes it easier for my off hand. I have my first competition on this saturday will keep you posted!

[racepace]

thats awesome!

good luck on the competition, show them how its done

[biggdoggpa]

nice!!

[Tetracyclone]

good luck and wear your ear plugs.

[biggdoggpa]

how far can you shoot? lets say your target was a limo??? hahahaha just kidding paul

[OmniLee]

I wish you luck and good shooting in your matches. Before I was injured I was a Match Shooter here in the US, typically on the 100 yrd (roughly 33m)range. Hearing your story has brought back memories and a desire to once again pull the trigger. Will definitely need to find a 6PPC or 22BR and re-enter the sport. Btw, those are calibers at roughly 22 caliber in a shortened .308 case. Both are excellent 100 yrd (33m) to 300 yrd (100m) calibers. You may want to consider shortening the stock to fit your shoulder better for a forward leaning position.

Good luck! I'd love to hear about your matches and see any pic's of your targets.

[davjed]

Be interested in seeing some of your groups.......

[coffeecups]

Very cool. Best of luck in your competition. Let us know how you do.

[tsh3406]

That's awesome bro! What caliber/cartridge are you using? Action/barrel/stock? Any specialized gunsmithing performed? I've been wanting to get into varmint or heavy gun class using a 6.5-284 or a .30-338 no particular reason for those two rounds, they just have a good record.

Tim

[HiltonP]

I can't see your photos?

[edlee]

I love pulling triggers, myself. I had pretty much given up target shooting,, as shooting alone and changing targets didn't seem feasable. A couple years ago, I had the opportunity to go to an air rifle clinic set up by the VA and the NRA. I got hooked.

This isn't your " take the BB gun to the back yard and shoot cans" kind of deal. These airguns shoot pellets ( .177 in,, or 4.5 mm) at targets 10 m (33ft) away,, and rhe expected accuracy is to hold all shots inside of .25 in (+/-6.4mm). When I say expected,, I mean if you want to compete and expect to win.

I like it foe a couple of reasons,,, cost of ammo is fairly low,,, I actually have room in my basement,,,, if I open a door and shoot from one side to the other at a little angle,,,, and I can change my targets myself. The cost of the airguns can be a little much,,,, I got one of the lowest priced I could find ( and still have a competitive weapon) and it cost me over $600 dollars. Some of the guys i've been shooting against paid upwards of 3 grand for theirs.

Precision shooting is something well suited to paras and quads,, in that the biggest part of accuracy,, is patience,, something we've all had to come to grips with. If you get in a hurry,, your score suffers.

I recently ( Aug 1-6) competed in the National Disabled Veterans Wheelchair Games, here in Pittsburgh. We had over four hundred shooters,, from low paras to high quads. Extended triggers,, sip and puff triggers,,,, there are modifications available to make it possible for anyone who wants to shoot.

TJ,, you are gonna love competitive precision shooting. I can't wait to hear about how you're doing.
ed

[dianna318]

Tj, best of luck! And yes, post pics of your match and grouping.

[allis53ca]

....thats cool, i miss target shooting

[MrNasty]

Its a definite adrenalin rush, l love shooting.

[Scott_C4-5]

I decided to start hunting again this year so my dad built me a gun mount that we designed together. They sell gun mounts for wheelchairs but they are super expensive. I aim mine with my mouth, but after a test firing my 12ga earlier this year, my design had a flaw that left me with a sore neck, jaw and fat lip. I hope to get my re-designed mount ready before fall hunting season.

Here's a pic...

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[TjTheQuad]

Just an update on your replies, the gun im using is a .22 cal borrowed from the gun clubs officer, i have to wait 6 months until i can apply for my licence and hope to be approved for a semi automatic like a ruger 10/22 possibly.