Posted by Pete van Meurs on Dec 16, 2011; 9:31am
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/The-Perfect-Fly-rifle-tp5076487p5079784.html

In response to Jaegens reply to Steven B, I would offer the following advice. Firstly when discussing long range shooting with fellow shooters always make a point of asking which discipline (if any) they actively compete in. If they do not compete you can best walk away in most cases - much so-called knowledge is hear-say crap. Had occasion recently to speak with a fellow shooting a 308 Blaser who had been assured by the dealer that it was the pre-eminent long range cartridge. As the conversation progressed I mentioned that I used a 6mmBR for 500mt Fly. He had never heard of the cartridge and after I showed him an example he was amused, stating that the thing would never even reach the target and walked off convinced that I was a total idiot.
For the sake of the un-initiated I will advise that 'Full-Bore' rules allow only 223Rem (5.56 Nato) and 308Win (7.62 Nato) in Target Rifle and 'F' Std classes - hence the predominance of same (not 'cause they are better!) By Fly standards they are a 'drifty" pair (albeit accurate).
As for the Omark action - well  there are some real limitations here. Not necessarily safety or accuracy based but some serious issues with regard to user-friendliness and also re-barreling considerations that will affect cost.
I do not know where you are based but I would suggest you visit a Fly match sooner rather than later to get a better idea of what it's all about.

Pete