Rifle choice dilemma

[icecoldkidd]

I don't know if I am late to the party but Bring Whatever Rifle YOU are most comfortable shooting. Bring whatever rifle YOU can accurately shoot the best with currently with whatever setup you have.

Do you need a scope, no, many a student shoots Rifleman with a base stock 10/22 and iron sights, tech sights, it can be done.

The Tippmann is a nice rifle and accurate, if you are going to chose it, recommendation for 10 round mags ONLY, leave the 25 rounders for another time.

The question then becomes LPVO or Scope. Either will work at a 25M event. KNOW which plane, First or Second, you are going to want to shoot with before making your purchase for either option.

Arken Optics makes the EP-8 (1-8x) which is First Focal Plane, Burris Optics makes the RT-6 (1-6x) which is a Second Focal Plane. Both of those being LPVO, however Vortex makes the Strike Eagle 1-8x and is offered in BOTH First and Second Focal Plane. Know which is YOUR preferred option before making any purchase.

If you chose a Scope scope, 3-9 will do you fine. Instructors will have you attempt to shoot at the lower if not lowest settings. 3x, 4x and prone 5x, tends to get better results than 8x or 9x. But your mileage may vary.

[Toedwy85]

Hi! I just wanted to weigh in and say, don't discount the LPVO's. I ran a Tippmann with a Primary Arms SLX 1-6 at an Appleseed in April and managed to shoot Distinguished with it. My 11 year old son ran a Tippmann with a UTG 3-9 and learned a ton. For our next Appleseed in October, we decided to go lighter weight and we'll be running 10/22 Carbon Fibers with Primary Arms Microprism 3x optics set up on an extended reversible rail for the eye relief and Matthew's Fabrication adjustable cheek risers.

For what it's worth, when we practice at the range, they all shoot similarly well, with the lighter weight setups making the standing stage and transitions a bit easier.

You won't go wrong with either option. I would say just pick one, put an optic on it, and then practice.