The traditional advice is to start with a .22 because it's cheaper & has
less recoil. If you're already familiar with recoil and do some reloading,
the .38 is about the same as the 22 IMHO. As for 2700s, you can usually
enter just the .22 or just the .22 and CF portions. Then, I'd almost bet
there would be someone there who would be happy to lend a backup .45 with
ammo.

Be sure to check the rule book on DR. There are some rather specific
restrictions on both the revolver and the ammo.

Norm

> -----Original Message-----
> From: BULLSEYESHOOTERS@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:BULLSEYESHOOTERS@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Edward Mayer
> Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 10:18 AM
> To: BULLSEYESHOOTERS@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [BULLSEYESHOOTERS] Gun choice when getting started in
> Distinguished Revolver shooting?
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> Due to my affinity for revolvers and somewhat limited budget I think
> I'd like to concentrate on the DR program.
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> I do not currently have any Bullseye guns.
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> Is it best to start with a .22 to learn the basics of BE shooting or
> should I just go with the .38 from the beginning?
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> The gun(s) of choice would likely be the S&W 617 and the 686.
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> I've done some Cowboy Action Shooting with a .45 so not too concerned
> with dealing with recoil.
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> (Complicating things is my thinking if I'm getting a .22 then why not
> just get a 625 and do my best in full 2700's with the revolvers?)
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> Thank you.
>
> Ned
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