Smallbore rifle for beginning shooter (full size)

aephilli · Post by **aephilli** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:50 pm

Are the kimber rifles offered by the CMP any good for a beginner in smallbore competition?

jrmcdaniel · Post by **jrmcdaniel** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:50 pm

Not smallbore, but the Pyramyd Blog of Tom Gaylord has a brief review of options for beginner or club pellet rifles.

Best,

Joe

jhmartin · Post by **jhmartin** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:20 pm

The kimbers (82G) are quite heavy .... they would be tough for a youngster

I've had good luck with the Izhmash CM-2's for the younger shooters ... light and plenty accurate to see if they like the sport...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:37 pm

thanx

pdeal · Post by **pdeal** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 5:57 pm

The answer to your question really depends on the age and size of the shooter. You say full size. To me this means you should look for an anschutz standard rifle or better for a starter.

Ray Odle · Post by **Ray Odle** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:41 pm

I would prefer a used Anshutz but the Kimber is an OK 50 foot rifle. It doesn't weight more than a free rifle.
It's sights don't work the best for 100 yards.
A lot of clubs use them. So it's up to you.

I would suggest a serious begginner who wants to compete to barrow a rifle, save up your money to buy a better rifle. The better rifle will resale better too.

The Kimber would be a good rifle for a high power shooter who wants to practice during the winter.