I am considering buying a lower priced PCP rifle dedicated for local club indoor (Winter) Benchrest shooting. Any recommendations on a rifle and preferred caliber?
Thanks for your thoughts.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Recommend a 25yd Indoor Benchrest Rifle???
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What would you guess is your budget for the rifle alone ? Caliber 177 for sure . I'm not an expert in any way but the pellets seem a lot more consistent
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Oh man you can get a pretty nice rifle for that much ..You can pick up a nice AirArms used and still have plenty of pellets money left In your pocket .
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Air Arms S500 or S510 as Joe said
But would opt for the BSA R10 as Ken mentioned because it's regulated ;-)
But would opt for the BSA R10 as Ken mentioned because it's regulated ;-)
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Another option to consider is the Daystate Regal. Its a beautifully finished gun, very accurate, and available in .177 and .22. Its not regulated, but uses a sling shot hammer system to reduce power curve to a point where regulator is really not needed. This gun has a huge number of happy shooters - search on this site for numerous advocates.
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Yea its on my list, just need the SE version to come show up outside of england and ill be getting one. Cant decide on 177 or 22
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In the $1000 price range, the AA 510, BSA R10 or Daystate Regal XL can do the job. I had an AA510 and now a Daystate, both in .22 cal.. Both performed very well. I was waiting for the BSA R10 SE, but apparently the importers aren't bringing them in yet, so I bought the Daystate. I haven't regretted that choice. They must be loaded with the MKIIs. Anyway, here's some targets that I've shot with my 510 and Regal. You can get a nice FWB 300 for between $500-600 if you want to shoot in the springer class.
Regal-10 shots at 25 yds.
FWB 300S at 25 yd.
AA 510-5 shots at 25 yd.
Regal-10 shots at 25 yds.
FWB 300S at 25 yd.
AA 510-5 shots at 25 yd.
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Yeah I never even mentioned springers . There are some really accurate ones out there . Not really good PCP accurate but they can get mighty close
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Keep your eye out for a used Air Arms MPR-FT. Also, older AA Pro Targets and EV2 s are great shooters for a little more. All these are .177 12fpe guns.
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My .22 Mrod would do that at 25yd. But not as much a cool factor. 
And does your budget have room for a scope or do you have one already?
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I'm thinking a fixed 36Xish but haven't made up my mind yet???"Goodtogo"My .22 Mrod would do that at 25yd. But not as much a cool factor.
I'm starting to think perhaps the new FX Streamline might make a good club shooting BR rifle. Time will tell how the Streamline stacks-up. Looks to me like the stock is more appropriate to ride the rest/bags than the majority of other models available. Wonder how the trigger is going to be on the Streamline?
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Hey man you said Leupold 36 and I saw this on another site just today . I've bought a few things from guys there ...Good bunch of guys
http://www.targettalk.org/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=53998
http://www.targettalk.org/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=53998
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I read of your progress and success match shooting with your new RAW! I would guess the shooter, and the rifle are the largest part of why you are winning..., but one thing is certain, that $250 Mueller is not holding you back!
Appreciate the recommendation.
Thanks for all the other replies on this thread as well!
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36 power is too much power for 25 meter bench shooting. 20 x is on the upper end for that range.
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