New 25mtr .177 competition optics advice please

[zephyr]

Agree with Rich, UKBR is but one organisation, which is why I said check the 'prevailing' rules.

I can't disagree with the opinions expressed about the scopes mentioned. However, decide which particular flavour and class of BR you want to pursue, check the rules and then make your decision on scope, it would be a shame to buy a scope and then find out it cannot be used or only in certain classes.

Do you feel the need to compete against others? If yes, you'll have to play by their rules, if not then do your own thing and continue enjoying it as you seem to be doing with whatever rifle/scope combination you desire.

Just my own experience - I shot with a 'thick' lined reticle to start with, this wasn't the disadvantage it first seemed. At 12x mag and my eyesight I couldn't see the fine (inner) rings of the target, instead I used the mildots to bracket the darker outer ring.

Because of my eyesight (maybe I haven't learnt the correct technique for the lower mag!) I prefer to use a higher mag (36x) but this choice imposes limits to the class I can use it in.

[derrenk]

Hi, thank you all once again for answering my questions i must apologise again for getting mixed up with the different disciplines, it will not happen again.

Zeph, competition wise i don't absolutely have the need to compete, i just happened to notice my club did competition shooting and it was something i always enjoyed during my service, and i thought i would try my hand this is the very first time i have ever entered any sort of civilian competition

I will be leaving the 'Bench Rest' shooting to a much later date, perhaps once i have learnt to control my overly enthusiatic urges and concentrate on A just enjoying the sport and B shooting whatever it is we shoot at my local club.

Seriously thank you all for your help and time its very kind and greatly appreciated

keep safe
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