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by atxguy
Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:21 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: New shooter needing advice
Replies: 24
Views: 4959

I was looking at the izh 35 yesterday. Ugly gun but great price point and great reviews. I believe it will far out shoot me for a while.
by atxguy
Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:19 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: New shooter needing advice
Replies: 24
Views: 4959

"1. You learn to shoot a 10 in a slow fire mode -- no time limit -- on a single target. 2. You learn the lift without time limit and without firing a live round. 3. You learn to shoot a shot from the ready position on a single target without time limit. 4. Now the same with the time limit gradu...
by atxguy
Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:19 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: New shooter needing advice
Replies: 24
Views: 4959

I am in the Austin area.
by atxguy
Wed Feb 12, 2014 4:43 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: New shooter needing advice
Replies: 24
Views: 4959

The Pardini is a great choice, but seem to be going for $1500 or so - way over budget. I still have to contend with justifying "another gun".
by atxguy
Wed Feb 12, 2014 3:30 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: New shooter needing advice
Replies: 24
Views: 4959

I have found that RF competition is scarce, but traveling to compete seems to be the norm in this discipline. I have a local range that I can practice at by modifying some of the shooting. There is an active club about 3 hours from me to compete at. As far as free pistol, I hate getting a gun for so...
by atxguy
Wed Feb 12, 2014 2:25 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: New shooter needing advice
Replies: 24
Views: 4959

I forgot to add the Hammerli Trailside to the list of potential candidates.
by atxguy
Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:44 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: New shooter needing advice
Replies: 24
Views: 4959

New shooter needing advice

Hi to everyone and thanks in advance for your input. I have shot pistol and rifle my whole life, but never in competition. I want to compete and the 25m rapid fire event looks fun, although I can see myself also trying 50m some too. I have looked at and shot a range of .22s over time, but not sure w...
by atxguy
Sun Aug 05, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: New Target shooter
Replies: 13
Views: 3813

CO2 is fine too- any suggestions for those? Basically trying to find out the best at each price range.
by atxguy
Sat Aug 04, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: New Target shooter
Replies: 13
Views: 3813

I guess it is fair to say I thought this might ignite a bit of a debate knowing that part of this is personal preference. I am probably drawing the line at $1k but anything under that is awesome. I guess I am looking for recommendations under that price, preferably used. If a gun is set up right han...
by atxguy
Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: New Target shooter
Replies: 13
Views: 3813

So is there any suggestions for a good gun I can "grow with"? I know a top of the line new gun would just be a waste since I really don't know what I am looking for, bur I would like something that would be able to help and not hinder me. Also, I shoot rifle left handed- are most of the ri...
by atxguy
Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: New Target shooter
Replies: 13
Views: 3813

New Target shooter

I am looking at getting started in ISSF Olympic style air rifle. I have been a shooter for most of my life, but never in this style of competition. My experience with air rifles is REALLY limited too. What should I be looking for in equipment (hopefully not too terribly expensive) and where should I...