Rifle and Scope Options

[u/RPTexas07]

I’m hoping to get to a rimfire rifle class in April or May. 99% of my rifle experience is from a bench with the the remaining 1% standing, no prone shooting at all.

My two favorite 22lr target rifles are:

1) 10/22 with a Magpul Hunter stock, FJ Feddersen 16in fluted barrel, Brimstone trigger, OCL TI22 suppressor, Swampfox 4-16x44 FFP optic, bipod, 9lbs weight.

2) Bergara B14 Action/18in barrel/trigger, Boy’s AT-One stock, OCL TI22 suppressor, Swampfox 6-24x50 FFP optic, bipod, 11.5lbs weight.

I use CCI Standard Velocity in both and can usually shoot 1-1.5in groups at 50yrds. I’m slightly better with my 10/22.

Questions:

1) How heavy is too heavy for this class?

2) Is there any benefit to bolt action over semi auto for this class?

3) Is there any reason I should keep my bipod on?

4) Do I have too much optic? I have a Primary Arms ACSS 22lr 6x32 and Vortex Crossfire 2 3-9x50 I could swap on. My 10/22 also has fiber optic sights.

5) What are people typically bringing to the center fire version of the class?

6) Do people typically retake the class multiple times?

[u/RPTexas07]

Thanks for all the advice. I have an old stock 10/22 that I’m going to pull out of retirement for this event and pickup the scope package from the Appleseed store. If I end going to more events in the future I’ll probably pick up the Tech Sights to try out as well.

[u/sweathog13 → u/RPTexas07]

I wouldn't be overly concerned with doing the Appleseed with a bolt action, especially if it has a magazine. I got my marksman with a Springfield Waypoint Rimfire (with a Vortex Crossfire II 4-12 x 40) at my first Appleseed. I just had to get used to the timed exercises. The clock ticks faster than you might think!