Bolt action rifles

[michael_aos]

I've got it in my head that bolt-action rifles are just inherently better training tools to develop marksmanship. Something relatively inexpensive to shoot is especially appealing.

I've been eyeing the Browning T-bolt Varmint .22. I'm still enamored with it, but this CZ 527 Varmint Kevlar 223 just caught my eye.

[Great-Kazoo]

i had the lux version. factory set trigger, extremely accurate shooters. whether you are shooting mil ball or 52gr hornaday ballistic you hit what you aim at.
a tad pricey but with the trigger setup it's still a better shooter and less money then a rem 700 in .223

[Hyunchback]

With CZ you could have a .22 rifle that's set up the same way as your 527. I don't know of a T-Bolt in a centerfire chambering.

Whatever you choose I would recommend getting a .22 rimfire rifle. You can get in a LOT of trigger time for not much money. If you want to do challenging stuff then start participating in rimfire silhouette matches.

Shooting off hand to 100 meters is going to teach you good marksmanship.

[BadShot]

Some of the Savage .17's are pretty damn sweet too! .17HMR ammo is cheaper than .223 by a far sight and packs a nice little punch. Lots of folks I know who have them are touching holes at 100+ yards.

For me this type of weapon is excellent for working on basic mechanics, trigger control, breathing and all the other little things that such a small round will really accentuate in training. Not to mention they are just a ton of fun to shoot!

[michael_aos]

Whatever you choose I would recommend getting a .22 rimfire rifle. You can get in a LOT of trigger time for not much money. If you want to do challenging stuff then start participating in rimfire silhouette matches.

Shooting off hand to 100 meters is going to teach you good marksmanship.

What hardware to most people normally use for rimfire silhouette? What would you consider the typical rifle?

Mike

[AR Will]

That is pretty

[michael_aos]

That is pretty

I like the idea of the miniature action.

I had a Remington 700P in .223 and just wasn't happy with it. Extra-heavy 26" varmint-profile barrel. Bigger than necessary action.

HS Precision detachable box magazines sucked.

Mike

[Hyunchback]

What hardware to most people normally use for rimfire silhouette? What would you consider the typical rifle?

Mike

At Aurora Gun Club the typical rifle is one of the Anschutz sporters. Frankly there isn't a need to go that far, though.

The CZ 452/453 is going to be very, very accurate.

I'm doing it with equipment much less expensive than a basic Anschutz because challenging shooting is challenging shooting. The 453 with the single set trigger is probably a very decent starter rifle. One of the guys had one of the 452s he let another newbie shoot.