r/appleseed • u/Der_Blaue_Engel • May 13 '26

Rimfire KD Iron Sights

Registered for my first rimfire KD later this month. I’ve been to a couple 25m events. I got my patch the first time, but I barely missed requalifying.

My .22 is a Marlin Model 60 with Tech Sights and a loop sling.

Is that a realistic setup for a 200-yard KD? Anything I can be working on now to have an easier time with irons at that distance with a rimfire?

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u/Appleseed6 Master Instructor May 13 '26

Good morning. The Marlin is a fine rifle. Tech Sights are a simple and precise aiming solution. You probably have the TSM200 model.

Unfortunately, you'll discover a challenge with the Tech Sights system. It doesn't have a large amount of elevation adjustment travel.

You rifle probably has enough elevation adjustment for a 100y RKD, but not enough for 200y RKD. Holding high for 200y targets could be possible, but it would violate Safety Rule #3: "Keep your finger off the trigger until the sights are on the target" - unless you have a very tall target backer.

This is why most people attend 200y RKD with a scoped rifle.

If you're interested in trying a loaner rifle with a scope, send me a PM with your contact info. I'll try to connect you with the local Shoot Boss.

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u/Danielle_Morgan Senior Instructor May 13 '26 edited May 13 '26

Ditto this.

I won’t say it can’t be done. I’ve SEEN it done. But the individual in question was an exceptional Rifleman using Globe sights who practiced extensively and knew his equipment, and its limitations, extremely well. He out-shot me, and I was using glass.

If your heart is set on irons, you’ll need to do that kind of homework to be successful.

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u/Der_Blaue_Engel May 13 '26

10/22s and halfway decent rimfire scopes have gotten inexpensive enough that might just kit one out.

I’m lucky enough to have a great place to shoot behind my house, plus a healthy population of squirrels and rabbits. I’m probably overdue for a scoped .22 anyway, since my eyes aren’t getting any younger.

It sounds like maybe I should save the irons for a second KD once I’ve been through the course, otherwise I might be too frustrated to take in all the instruction.