The longer version : We have an annual Scheutzenfest, a German tradition. Basically 3 contests, 50 yard bullseye from the bench, Scheiben (10 shooters, one shot each offhand at 25, best shot wins), and Vogelschiess trying to knock parts off a stylized bird. Bullseye has sporting and match rifle classes with different targets. Most folks shoot sporter, but one objective is to promote match shooting. How do I shoot? I won the sporter (strictly open sights) a couple years ago with a 50-3X, and I have 5 Scheiben on the wall. If I were going to go all in, I would simply buy a high end Anschutz like our serious match shooters. Sporters are shoot what you brung, but most successful shooters, including me, run CZ 452 or 455. What contests will I shoot? I'm retiring soon, so whatever strikes my fancy. But back to the rifle:
Interesting or unique
Costs less than a high end Anschutz
And, of course, shoots good.