I have been shooting PRS/NRL22 matches for about 7 years with my son and would consider myself at least an 8/10 in the rimfire knowledge world as far as what to use and gear. I have owned almost everything as far as actions/chassis/scopes. However, last year we dove into the centerfire world. Weight wasn't an issue nor recoil as he is 19 now and really fit. We both have 20ish pound Vudoos and Impact 6GT's that we use several times a month.
My 13 year old daughter wants to begin shooting centerfire matches with us, and now I am back to rookie mode on what to build her. i have signed her up for an all youth match in October. Here are my thoughts. Feedback is welcome.
Option 1:
ACTION: Impact action in something low recoil such as .223 or 6br/dasher. I am aware these are different bolts and about $500 for a bolt swap. I do reload my GT's and could stick with the GT, but wanted something with as little recoil as possible.
CHASSIS: My son has always loved the XLR Envy Pro's and they were phenomenal in LOP adjustment as he grew with the TR2 buttstock. Could be configured light and short for her.
BARREL: Not sure whether to go with a slimmer profile, or a shorter 1.25"
TRIGGER: She likes my TT two stage pro curved
SCOPE: Probably a Leupold MK4 HD with PR2 (Her brother and I run MK 5's with PR-2 MIL)
Option 2: (More budget friendly)
ACTION: Zermatt Origin action in something low recoil such as .223 or 6br/dasher. Swappable bolt head is not expensive to change. Never handled one.
CHASSIS: MDT Acc Premier Gen 2 or an MPA BA Comp/Hybrid that could be configured light and short for her.
BARREL: Not sure whether to go with a slimmer profile, or a shorter 1.25"
TRIGGER: Still a TT two stage pro curved
SCOPE: Probably a Leupold MK4 HD with PR2 or could go budget with something like an Athlon Midas Tac, or Bushnell MPED, or Arken EP5
My 13 year old daughter wants to begin shooting centerfire matches with us, and now I am back to rookie mode on what to build her. i have signed her up for an all youth match in October. Here are my thoughts. Feedback is welcome.
Option 1:
ACTION: Impact action in something low recoil such as .223 or 6br/dasher. I am aware these are different bolts and about $500 for a bolt swap. I do reload my GT's and could stick with the GT, but wanted something with as little recoil as possible.
CHASSIS: My son has always loved the XLR Envy Pro's and they were phenomenal in LOP adjustment as he grew with the TR2 buttstock. Could be configured light and short for her.
BARREL: Not sure whether to go with a slimmer profile, or a shorter 1.25"
TRIGGER: She likes my TT two stage pro curved
SCOPE: Probably a Leupold MK4 HD with PR2 (Her brother and I run MK 5's with PR-2 MIL)
Option 2: (More budget friendly)
ACTION: Zermatt Origin action in something low recoil such as .223 or 6br/dasher. Swappable bolt head is not expensive to change. Never handled one.
CHASSIS: MDT Acc Premier Gen 2 or an MPA BA Comp/Hybrid that could be configured light and short for her.
BARREL: Not sure whether to go with a slimmer profile, or a shorter 1.25"
TRIGGER: Still a TT two stage pro curved
SCOPE: Probably a Leupold MK4 HD with PR2 or could go budget with something like an Athlon Midas Tac, or Bushnell MPED, or Arken EP5
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