My first NRL22 22lr precision match

[@zacmiller6741]

I got into nrl22 about a year ago and I'm hooked. The people are the best part but it's addictive

[@22LimaRomeo]

The community is amazing!!

[@anthonybarnes8500]

We only shoot option 1, no bonus stages or sight ins. We just show up discuss safety and each stage then shoot. It’s a blast for sure. The April event we had 20+ mph winds to deal with. Still great fun.

[@FClassJohn]

I was told our MD switches it up once in a while, today happened to be one of the 'option 2' days except for the one stage I talked about. I think he adds the bonus stage just so people get a little extra shooting in.

[@jonesy112]

Glad to see I wasn't the only one in the "Dial DOPE for 100 yards on Stage 4" club yesterday. Thanks for joining us yesterday and looking forward to seeing you out at the next match.

[@damingrail3655]

I am addicted to NRL22. I started last year and have loved it. It is fun learning what is going on. Ladder is my Nemisis..

[@alexmason1387]

I’m shooting my first Nrl22/competition match this Saturday, thank you for your data.

[@22LimaRomeo]

Hi Alex! If you’re interested in a bit of a preview for your upcoming match.. I have a video up on my channel that is a quick 15 minute breakdown of each stage with a bit of insight, a few tips, and some entertaining commentary.

[@alexmason1387]

@@22LimaRomeo you mean like the one I just watched here?

[@22LimaRomeo]

@@alexmason1387 no, it’s not like this video at all. I have a feeling you’re not interested, so I’ll leave it at that. I’m just a guy who loves this sport, is looking to help others learn, score impacts, and have a good time at matches. Apologies, if my invite to take a look at my channel rubbed you the wrong way. That definitely wasn’t my intention.

[@SixOFord]

I wish the clubs close to me did nrl22. Last I looked the closest nrl22 match was about a two hour drive.

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Finished 5th in 22lr first time competition is very good and shooting faster may be you're thing. Proud of you.

[@FClassJohn]

Thank you. It was a blast.

[@meatspear4205]

Started shooting NRA F Class Smallbore to practice wind reading a couple years ago. Best move I ever made ! Improved my wind calls 100% in HP F/TR. Extra added bonus REALLY have come to enjoy it in it's own rights! Built a FSBR custom this past fall as a copy of my F/TR gun and plan to compete with it at the Nationals at Camp Perry this summer.

[@michaelshown1362]

Thanks for the insights of 22lr. I became interested in 22 last year. I always look forward to and enjoy your posts.

[@FClassJohn]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@glockparaastra]

22LR is so much fun. I love doing ELR.

[@jesseburns9734]

Thanks for sharing. I am also a new shooter for NRL22 Its great you are having fun. God Bless You and Your Family

[@FClassJohn]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@22LimaRomeo]

Welcome to NRL22! It’s a great community, and good league to learn a lot about this kind of shooting.

[@rvrski1]

I thought you’d get into it John, my first course of fire had me hooked. I’m fortunate enough to have a private range set up with electronic 600 yard, I’ve now added a NRL/PRS 22RF course to it and are using that more than centre fires. I’m planning on holding some fun comp days with a few friends who have been bitten since I got into it. My favour part is varying the course and shooting props, it never gets old.

[@FClassJohn]

Yeah that totally makes sense and sounds like fun!

[@Bespoke-metal-fabrications]

I shot my first PRL22 match in the UK last month. After years of shooting from a bench or prone, unsupported was by far the most alien feeling. I was using way too much zoom and target aquisition was near impossible. The other main takeaway was the pressure of the timer. I ended up rushing nearly every stage and ending up with loads of time left despite constantly reminding myself to slow down. Great fun though and a cheap way to get into precision rifle.

[@FClassJohn]

Yeah that is how I felt. First time off-hand before the match I was at 25x and it was horrific. I dialed back to 5 for the match and still couldn’t keep it on target but practicing is easy to do at home for that one at least.

[@IY6C]

Hope you enjoy the sport it has been a lot of fun for me.

[@rongray8934]

Glad you had a good time. Never knew there was even a class for 22lr.

[@Dwayne7834]

Thanks for the information. I never knew how these tournaments work. Very informative video.

[@TheEDCTribe]

Nice job!

[@richardlawton1023]

John, Anytime you want take a drive up to Forks,Wa. I shoot ARA and USBR at my local range.

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Nice job John, it was your first match, having to figure out what to do, changing distances, etc. I think you did really well. If I tried to shoot left handed it would be a disaster. Sounds like fun. Even though I only have my 10/22, I am now thinking about trying a 22 match. Thanks for sharing.

[@FClassJohn]

Thank you. It was a blast and in talking to the guys there's plenty of people using 10/22s in the matches.

[@thomascheatham3519]

I'm thinking about doing this myself great job as long as your having fun that's all that matters best of luck next match.

[@FClassJohn]

Thank you and I hope you get into it, it's a blast.

[@rider547]

Thanks for sharing! Looks like a lot of fun plus good and inexpensive practice for F-class. I love to practice in my back yard with a .25 cal PCP air rifle. Uses a good trigger and you learn hold overs as well as wind calls. Looking forward to your next match!

[@FClassJohn]

Thank you and glad you liked it.

[@kevinjohnson2606]

Lots of fun,good times.

[@FClassJohn]

Yes it was!

[@lorenkrug]

Sounds like great fun. Thinking of getting into 22lr matches. How did the Leupold Mark5 5-25 perform for you for this match and distance?

[@FClassJohn]

Absolutely loved the scope. Reticle was perfect and I don't think I could've asked for more at this point honestly. One thing I love about the Leupold Mark5 scopes is how crazy crystal clear the glass is.

[@brettinnj]

So what ammo did you end up using? The best part of shooting a 22 is you always have ammo loaded. That and it's like dry firing with wind calls. Thanks for the video.

[@pitts3219]

Switch to a Mill dot scope

[@22LimaRomeo]

I’m sure this is a very different animal compared to F-Class, but it’s a lot of fun.. and develops a very practical set of skills. Maybe we’ll get to shoot a match together some day.

[@mikemcallister9091]

Just bought the same CZ.. Want to learn long range. Do you have any videos on starting long range? How I ended up with the CZ 457 was A NLR22 shooter and took the rifle out of the box and went to a match with sub par ammo and finished 4th..

[@FClassJohn]

Nothing wrong with picking up a like-new 457! Enjoy it, I'm liking mine so far and have a Bergara B14R I got used coming as well.

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Too kool!

[@mjirvin010]

I'm intrigued by the "weak side" shooting you say you practice for F-Class. Can you elaborate anymore as to why/when this comes up in your practice regiment? And thanks for the updates!!

[@FClassJohn]

I wouldn't say I practice as much as I shoot other people's guns on the line sometimes that are left-handed and I am just used to being on the weak side while setting up my gear and stuff. So the combination just has me feeling comfortable on the off-side of a gun. I was also lucky that the MTA stock I have is pretty ambidextrous as well so it made it pretty easy to switch sides too.

[@minigpracing3068]

How much airgun field target do you have around you? Sort of similar shooting philosophies and that might work with a "cheap" used Benjamin Marauder FT which is regulated. Saw a used one on air gun nation forums today. FT is normally 35 to about 85 yards with little animal reactive targets. We don't have much around me or I'd be competing with something. Might be another thing you could get into that wouldn't be horribly expensive to get going.

[@FClassJohn]

I could do airgun on my property if I wanted and definitely at the club. I might consider it but for now one extra discipline is enough.

[@joeschuster2837]

thank you, whats the rifle cost

[@FClassJohn]

I’m in the open category so it’s unlimited. I found a used CZ457 that had some accessories and it cost about $1300. Only think I had to add was a scope and bipod. Luckily I had a scope sitting around that I traded for a more appropriate one.

[@pipegang6497]

You would think your club would want all the free promotion it could get

[@FClassJohn]

We have 7000 members and a two year wait list.

[@boxerglocker]

Hey John, we have mutual friend. If you're up north on the first Saturday of the month. I'd like to invite you to our NRL22 at Renton Fish and Game club.

[@FClassJohn]

Thank you. If I'm up that way I'll let you know. 👍🏻