Firstly, there are no  right or wrong choices for equipment. As this sport 

Common Rifles used in this sport are primarily bolt action, but there are a few semi auto rimfire models as well. There has been literally 1000's of hours of YouTube videos on every conceivable make and model with pros ad cons etc. The first step, if you have a magazine fed (10 round) is to "shoot what you have" - don't get caught in the rabbit hole of overthinking / over reasearching things. You will get more information from attending a match to view or even shoot than by dozens, if not 100's of hours waatching and reading online. Saying that, here on the right are the most common rimfire models used in the sport.

CZ 457 (many models. Look to the MTR or the Varmint lines , or even up to the 457 "Range" Model. Keep in mind that you will be needing to attach a bipod to the front so you will be adding a rail system of some sort and possibly some weights. Avoid the entry level "synthetic" models unless you have plans to upgrade the stock into something more in the competition area.  As of May 2026, the 10 round factory mags are impossible to find, but there after market options from L3i and NDR to consider.

 

Tikka T1X. Super reliable, super smooth action. Lots of after market options for upgrades should you decide to do that. Just out of the box it is super reliable and smooth. Equivilant to the CZ in reliability. Look to the 20" version. Like the CZ, there are 2 compeition version available. The "UPR" and now the T1X Ace. Both are great and avoid the  "piece by piece" upgrade path. The "stock" T1X synthetic has a decent stock, but as per the CZ 457, you need to keep in mind that you will be wanting to add things to it.