Thread: "Hunter Class" ?

Originally Posted by -BW-

18x magnification seems quite a lot, is that what the average hunter is using these days? I’m not disagreeing, just curious about what is common now. Most people I know are using less than 10x but that’s not an indication of everyone else.

I have always liked the idea of taking part in a hunter class shoot, but I don’t like being up against PRS type setups with my 7x57 and 2-7x optics, and no bipod, and wouldn’t build a rifle just for the occasional shoot.

I would like to see this style of shoot happening more often though, I think it’s good for the sport in general.

Is a poll a good idea for feedback perhaps? Just my 0.02c

What sort of shoot are you talking about?
The original post is regarding a gong shoot all off a bipod, so effectively like NRA hunter class, which you could easily do with any hunting rifle.

If you are wanting to do a field shoot (more dynamic, different positions, PRS style, etc) but with a hunting rifle, then the GPRE shoots often have a hunter class, they used to always have a hunter class but they aren’t as popular for centrefire. If you wanted to do a 22lr shoot then there are lots of events with a hunter class.