New FT rifle /scope suggestion

[Sparhawk77]

Hello all,

New member here in the greater Sacramento area. I started getting into FT shooting back in the late 80’s in SoCal. I bought a used Daystate CRX from a Yellow Forum member but realized I didn’t have the time to dedicate myself to the sport.

Fast forward 40 some years and now I have the time and money to enjoy this sport. I don’t know where to start looking for rifles and scopes.

I'm interested in shooting PCP in the Open class.

Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Bill

 

[dgeesaman]

Open, eh? What's your budget? The highest zoot scopes are $3-4k or so, and the highest end PCPs are the same. But there are nearly as good options at 1/4 or 1/2 the price.

 

[Uglyjohn]

Set a budget. Go to a match. See and possibly shoot some of the guns/scopes before used. Inquire as to price of whatever appeals to you. Who knows, if someone there has a rig for sale you might just pick up a bargain. Uj

 

[Sparhawk77]

Open, eh? What's your budget? The highest zoot scopes are $3-4k or so, and the highest end PCPs are the same. But there are nearly as good options at 1/4 or 1/2 the price.

I would say around $3,000 for rifle and scope.

 

[AirSmithCA]

I think the Sacramento Valley club has there first match 4th Sunday in March. Diablo Field Target in Concord CA has a match every third Sunday which is this weekend. Good place to start!!

 

[dgeesaman]

Set a budget. Go to a match. See and possibly shoot some of the guns/scopes before used. Inquire as to price of whatever appeals to you. Who knows, if someone there has a rig for sale you might just pick up a bargain. Uj

You can score really great gear for good prices if you show up at a match and put the word out that you’re thinking of buying a competition grade rig. I believe a lot of it doesn't get listed on the forum classifieds because it doesn't need to be.

For $3k total I'd consider 1) Sightron 10-50x60 FT model scope 2) a TM1000 built and tuned by Martin Rutterford of Airguns USA or a USFT. At full retail those exceed $3k but with a bit of patience to find good used stuff I think you can hold budget with room to spare.

 

[Sparhawk77]

You can score really great gear for good prices if you show up at a match and put the word out that you’re thinking of buying a competition grade rig. I believe a lot of it doesn't get listed on the forum classifieds because it doesn't need to be.

For $3k total I'd consider 1) Sightron 10-50x60 FT model scope 2) a TM1000 built and tuned by Martin Rutterford of Airguns USA or a USFT. At full retail those exceed $3k but with a bit of patience to find good used stuff I think you can hold budget with room to spare.

It’s funny you mentioned a USFT. I visited Tim and purchased a custom paintball gun, a R7 and a Theoben. He showed me his USFT project. It was cool to be able to visit his shop.

 

[Sparhawk77]

I think the Sacramento Valley club has there first match 4th Sunday in March. Diablo Field Target in Concord CA has a match every third Sunday which is this weekend. Good place to start!!

Thank you. Will try to visit both ranges.

 

[rj222]

Hello all,

New member here in the greater Sacramento area. I started getting into FT shooting back in the late 80’s in SoCal. I bought a used Daystate CRX from a Yellow Forum member but realized I didn’t have the time to dedicate myself to the sport.

Fast forward 40 some years and now I have the time and money to enjoy this sport. I don’t know where to start looking for rifles and scopes.

I'm interested in shooting PCP in the Open class.

Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Bill

I would/do shoot the CRX...GETTA Nikkp Sterling . we can compete

 

[Sparhawk77]

I would/do shoot the CRX...GETTA Nikkp Sterling . we can compete

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Thats a nice CRX! I sold mine years ago. Shouldn’t have done that. There was a guy on the old yellow forum that saw my post when I first got it and said he had one and only knew 1 other guy that had a CRX.

Are you the original owner?

 

[Kdog]

If it was me I'd get a RAW TM1000 in .20 cal. Then I'd get a used Sightron 10-50x which would get me by until I bought a March Majesta 8-80x. Thank me later

 

[rich177]

You said you have money so it's a slam dunk. Thomas rifle and March scope. No brainer!
Rich

 

[jps2486]

RAW TM1000
Daystate Wolverine or Red Wolf
Thomas
FX Crown
Scope-Sightron S3 10-50

These seem to be the top contenders if you check the match reports.

 

[Iowa Airgunner]

I am an Air Arms fan . But the TM1000 and S6 Sightron 10-50x60 set up for Open not Hunter is probably the best set up for 3000 dollars. The next step above this would cost at least 5000 dollars and be only slightly better.

The biggest thing is service parts and repair ability. For competition go with tried and true. It’s more about practice than gear but you don’t want something that will ware out as you practice and not be good for competition.

 

[Chas DiCapua]

+1 for the Sighton S3 10-50 x60 on a RAW TM1000 . New, the combo is about $3,500. But hey, $500 over budget isn't that bad is it?!!

 

[Motorhead]

Indeed come on out for the SVFTC season opener March 23rd and see what others are using ( Sorta class specific ) you can/will learn a LOT !!!

 

[Sparhawk77]

Thanks for the suggestions and advice. Looking through my storage, I realized I still have the Nikko Sterling scope I took off of the CRX.
I emailed Nick at Thomas airguns. I really like his design. I’m probably going to put an order in for one of his FT rifles.

 

[steve123]

Thanks for the suggestions and advice. Looking through my storage, I realized I still have the Nikko Sterling scope I took off of the CRX.
I emailed Nick at Thomas airguns. I really like his design. I’m probably going to put an order in for one of his FT rifles.View attachment 539069View attachment 539070

His name is Mike.

Uh it'll be a long wait, it's worth it but that's a long time to not be enjoying shooting FT. I waited 9 months for mine but I had my old USFT to hold me over until my Thomas arrived.

I suggest putting your deposit down ASAP to get you in line then buy a used FT rifle in the meantime. You might want to consider shooting in HFT or unlimited as well but unlimited is not a AAFTA recognized division.

 

[Sparhawk77]

His name is Mike.

Uh it'll be a long wait, it's worth it but that's a long time to not be enjoying shooting FT. I waited 9 months for mine but I had my old USFT to hold me over until my Thomas arrived.

I suggest putting your deposit down ASAP to get you in line then buy a used FT rifle in the meantime. You might want to consider shooting in HFT or unlimited as well but unlimited is not a AAFTA recognized division.

Yes sorry Mike is his name. Not sure why I typed Nick.
I’ll look at HFT options since I probably won’t get the Thomas till fall.

 

[Kdog]

Thanks for the suggestions and advice. Looking through my storage, I realized I still have the Nikko Sterling scope I took off of the CRX.
I emailed Nick at Thomas airguns. I really like his design. I’m probably going to put an order in for one of his FT rifles.View attachment 539069View attachment 539070

You do realize there's probably at least a years wait on one of Mike Niksch(THOMAS) rifles. Definately worth the wait but you may want to consider another option if you wanted it this FT season