Rifle shooting basics
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My personal preference would be one of the bolt actions for serious target use. All you named are good so in the end it will be your choice anyway. If possible try each out before settling on one.
Pat-inCO
Hawkeye
If you are thinking of "position" shooting, a.k.a. high power rifle, the 10/22 will be: 1) Easier (especially if you put on a set of Tech Sights) 2) Less expensive for initial purchase 3) More like the matches you will find.
High Power matches use the bolt guns only in "Open" category, which is really tough to break into as a beginner.
You might also look into the Appleseed shoots.
They are a whole lot of fun and excellent practice.
P.S. If you do go with the 10/22, be sure to get two or three spare magazines. For the ten shot strings, which require a reload, you can go with an eight and two or, the one I prefer, two sets of five.
High Power matches use the bolt guns only in "Open" category, which is really tough to break into as a beginner.
You might also look into the Appleseed shoots.
They are a whole lot of fun and excellent practice.
P.S. If you do go with the 10/22, be sure to get two or three spare magazines. For the ten shot strings, which require a reload, you can go with an eight and two or, the one I prefer, two sets of five.
JimHnSTL
Single-Sixer
I have both a M77/22 and a CZ455, IF you go the CZ route I would buy a 452 over the 455 even if it meant buying used. My .02 on it anyway.
two suggestions that go hand in hand...
10/22 with two 10 round mags and a military style sling and go to an Appleseed Project.
10/22 with two 10 round mags and a military style sling and go to an Appleseed Project.
