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    Field Target is an arms race.

    Agree with the general sentiment Scott. I think developing your own routinues and figuring out what works for you is extremely important. The mental game is far more important than the physical requirements FT places on an individual, no doubt. Building confidence in your shooting abilities and...
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    Field Target is an arms race.

    So you're not wrong, but I do think you missed my point. What I am saying assumes that a shooter has done their due diligence with a gun (ya know, through practice) to determine whether or not a gun is up to the task....meaning it's more accurate than they are. Sometimes, that might include...
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    Big Power in a Small Package: Meet the MicroStrike

    Some folks want it, and that's all good by me. Easier to test with it as it's the worst case scenario in terms of air consumption. I agree, .22 is probably where most folks will go, and rightfully so. But options are good, even if they don't make perfect sense for everyone.
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    Big Power in a Small Package: Meet the MicroStrike

    Going to try to get it here ahead of small game season in most places. Hopefully late summer. Also, shot count on higher power settings (as I saw a number of questions about it). From a full 4,350 fill in .25 with the reg around 2800 and HS all the way in, getting about 13 shots on the reg at...
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    Field Target is an arms race.

    Assume all the guns are more accurate than the shooter using them...in that event, the shooter that has the following is more likely to prevail: 1) More Practice Time with their equipment 2) More match experience with said equipment 3) More Confidence in their equipment rooted in practice and...
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    Field Target is an arms race.

    I haven't chimed in here because I think my own thoughts have already been captured by others. I don't see the "arms race" as a problem...more of a natural progression. And because I've picked up a spring gun on the odd occasion over the last few years and shot match high score or beaten 95% of...
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    Field Target is an arms race.

    Just a few years prior to that, Bill Rabbitt won Hunter PCP at Nationals in Michigan with a Marauder (with aftermarket reg) and a Hawke Sidewinder. Sub $1000 total setup.
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    Big Power in a Small Package: Meet the MicroStrike

    $399 is MSRP.....often times, MSRP is a bit higher than what a product actually retails for.
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    Big Power in a Small Package: Meet the MicroStrike

    Not sure if the flat lever issue you are referencing is with the actual shape, or the fact that it lays flush with the breech on the Notos? Or Both? In the case of the MicroStrike, it does not lay flush. I will try and grab a top down picture so you can see the space better. FWIW, first gun I...
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    New AV Micro strike link

    Likely late summer
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    New AV Micro strike link

    16.5" without the stock
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    Big Power in a Small Package: Meet the MicroStrike

    A few things to keep in mind here as the MicroStrike is more expensive, but personally, I think it's well justified. 1) The MicroStrike is capable of more power than the notos in .22 (only caliber the Notos is made in) 2) The MicroStrike is all metal, only plastic on the gun is the buttstock...
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    Big Power in a Small Package: Meet the MicroStrike

    It does protrude from the side (and the action is dished) enough to get a good hold of it.
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    Big Power in a Small Package: Meet the MicroStrike

    $399.99, so I would anticipate retail being a little less than that