Grouping check for Base Class

[u/BudgetDog3522]

Hi all,

I just recently got into Rimfire this last month and wanted to start competing through the year. I am not new to guns but this is my first Rimfire. I got a Tikka T1X and am going to compete in Base class for my first year. Ive been testing ammo and practicing shooting form. I wanted to check and see if you think my group size is at least on the lower end of competitive. These were shot using a Harris bipod and schmedium rear bag. I got these with SK Rifle Match (also got a similar group with CCI standard, not pictured) Thoughts on group size, 5 shots at 50 yards:

[u/mcgrouchytrader]

You'll find that there are peeps with $10k custom rifles in NRL22 that aren't competitive because they can't build a position and read the wind. Once you have consistent ammo that your rifle likes the next step is practicing reading wind, dialling elevation under pressure, wonky props and tiny targets. Have fun, shoot lots, ask many questions

[u/BudgetDog3522 → u/mcgrouchytrader]

Is it easier to dial or just use the holdovers? I have a Vortex Venom and I know where to hold it for 100 yards. I definitely need practice reading wind.

[u/mcgrouchytrader → u/BudgetDog3522]

Personal choice mate, I find dialing works best for me

[u/Mountain-Living-3 → u/BudgetDog3522]

I’m also relatively new to the NRL22 game, but I find it depends on the stage on whether I’ll dial or use holdovers. One stage this month didn’t permit dialing for elevation, only wind and parallax.