Rifle Needed for 3Gun - BEGINNER

[P.E. Kelley]

I just want to make sure this is the right scope to get: Burris Tac30 link

A few months ago, I was in the same position as you are now. That's the scope I use, and it's a good way to get started. It's definitely not what's holding me back. The MTAC is nicer since you can adjust the power with a ring rather than turning the whole eyepiece, but it wasn't worth the extra $100 to me.

I did basically what a lot of people here have suggested. I started with an off-the-shelf Bushmaster for about $800 and shot a couple of matches. The rifle obviously wasn't (and still isn't) ideal, but I'm having lots of fun and developing much stronger rifle skills. I've done minor upgrades for a couple hundred dollars - drop in CMC trigger (~$175), Miculek comp (~$35), and what I have is more than adequate for my current skill set. When it takes me several shots to hit an 8" plate at 75 yards, I don't think the problem is the lack of a free-float hand guard, but rather my crappy position and trigger control! I plan on shooting the rifle as-is for at least the next year or so and then buying a purpose built 3gun rifle when I've gotten a lot more time behind the trigger and feel like the rifle might actually be holding me back.

As others have said, don't agonize over the details, just get out there and have fun.

Well put mister and an honest reflection from the field.

[smarcus3]

I can't wait to go to a event next month. Glad it sounds like im on the right track.

[smarcus3]

Recieved some new toys today.

3 - PMags

PERP Scope Mount

Tac30 Scope

HOWEVER, the stupid scope was defective. It wont turn off or change illumination. (I tried pressing it as hard as I possibly could but nothing helped it) POS.

Edited September 19, 2012 by smarcus3

[smarcus3]

Update on supplies ...

Got 500 rounds of 9mm and 500 rounds of .223 Got it from freedom munitions and got a great deal on it.

Getting a new scope sent to me by Thursday I believe.

Edited September 19, 2012 by smarcus3