Hi everyone,
I've been primarily a handgun guy but with my kids getting to be that age where they can start to shoot, I finally bought the above rifle from Cabelas on a smokin' deal to hopefully shoot with them together. I expect to be shooting this rifle with my kids from a bench from both 25 yards and 50 yards. It'll be just for target shooting and not for hunting or anything else. But I know so little about rifles and I had some basic questions that I'm hoping that you veterans can answer.
1. I was thinking of attaching a bipod rather than using sandbags or any other devices for the sake of convinience. What do you all think about that? Do you recommend some other device or is a bipod acceptable for a beginner?
2. I didn't realize how expensive bipods are, ranging from $40-100 easily. I saw the following on Amazon which is cheap and has great reviews. What do you all think about this?
3. This rifle came with a 3-9X40mm Bushnell scope already mounted on it. I'm guessing this is sufficient for 25-50 yard shooting?
4. The trigger is not an Accu-Trigger but is rather heavy. Is there a way to lighten the trigger or am I stuck with this? I'm thinking that my kids will think that this is just too heavy and would not enjoy it.
Thanks to everyone in advance for your answers.
I've been primarily a handgun guy but with my kids getting to be that age where they can start to shoot, I finally bought the above rifle from Cabelas on a smokin' deal to hopefully shoot with them together. I expect to be shooting this rifle with my kids from a bench from both 25 yards and 50 yards. It'll be just for target shooting and not for hunting or anything else. But I know so little about rifles and I had some basic questions that I'm hoping that you veterans can answer.
1. I was thinking of attaching a bipod rather than using sandbags or any other devices for the sake of convinience. What do you all think about that? Do you recommend some other device or is a bipod acceptable for a beginner?
2. I didn't realize how expensive bipods are, ranging from $40-100 easily. I saw the following on Amazon which is cheap and has great reviews. What do you all think about this?
Amazon.com : CVLIFE 6-9 Inches Tactical Rifle Bipod Adjustable Spring Return with Adapter : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : CVLIFE 6-9 Inches Tactical Rifle Bipod Adjustable Spring Return with Adapter : Sports & Outdoors
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3. This rifle came with a 3-9X40mm Bushnell scope already mounted on it. I'm guessing this is sufficient for 25-50 yard shooting?
4. The trigger is not an Accu-Trigger but is rather heavy. Is there a way to lighten the trigger or am I stuck with this? I'm thinking that my kids will think that this is just too heavy and would not enjoy it.
Thanks to everyone in advance for your answers.