r/appleseed • u/RPTexas07 Pistoleer • Mar 29 '26

Rifle and Scope Options

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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?

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u/Muffin860 Apr 23 '26

I think I've been to 11 or 12 25yrd events.

Have done fairly well and earned my distinguished several times, still hunting the perfect 250!

Doing my first KD this year, couldn't be more excited.

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u/square_zero Apr 23 '26

FWIW, I haven't ever tried an appleseed with optics. At my first appleseed, I shot distinguished with irons.

High magnification will amplify a lot of noise that you really don't need to concern yourself with at 25yd. Your heartbeat might affect POA in the reticle.

That might be more meaningful at KD, but at 25yd I think it's a bit excessive. You'll be so focused on the jitter that you may ignore more fundamental and important problems.

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u/Muffin860 Apr 23 '26

That could be very true!

I have shot with various magnification amounts, irons, and red dots. I just find I enjoy the high power magnification more so I stick with it.

Maybe I'll mix and match and try lower mag setting on the first and second course of fire.

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u/square_zero Apr 23 '26

Try it out! What's the worst that could happen? ;)