Rimfire competitions
Rifle-specific details:
Every major organization where a bolt-action .22 can compete, with the equipment caps that matter. Researched 2026-10-11 from official rulebooks; always check the current rules.
The short answer
Start with NRL22 (monthly, about 100 yd, Base cap $1,650 for rifle plus scope MSRP) or PRS Rimfire (Production cap $1,820). For paper accuracy, try ARA Factory. Bolt guns aren't eligible for RCSA Rimfire Challenge and aren't competitive in Steel Challenge.
Tikka T1x
| Organization | How the T1x fits | Conf. |
|---|---|---|
| NRL22 (National Rimfire League) | A factory T1x MTR in its factory stock is a natural Base-division rifle if its MSRP plus your scope's MSRP is ≤ $1,650 (check current manufacturer MSR… | high |
| PRS Rimfire (Precision Rifle Series) | A factory T1x MTR or UPR fits Production if the rifle MSRP plus optic MSRP is ≤ $1,820. Because accessories are mostly unrestricted, chassis and trigg… | high |
| ARA (American Rimfire Association) benchrest | Current-production T1x models under $1,450 MSRP are automatically eligible for Factory, per the ARA approval list's automatic-approval rule.… | high |
| CMP Rimfire Sporter | Only light, scope-limited setups qualify. A T1x with a scope set at 6x or less, a ≥3 lb trigger and a factory stock may fit T-Class if the total weigh… | high |
| NRA Smallbore (prone & 3-position) | A T1x can shoot Light Rifle or Any Rifle in prone with a scope or sights, but purpose-built target rifles (aperture sights, palm rests) dominate posit… | high |
| ELR22 Association (extreme long range .22) | Fine for Production with a scope that has lots of elevation (or a 20+ MOA rail). Expect big drops; see zeroing.… | med |
| Steel Challenge (SCSA) rimfire rifle | Legal in RFRO, but a bolt action is much slower than a semi-auto here. Treat it as fun or training, not a competitive choice.… | med |
| Rimfire Challenge (RCSA) | Not eligible under standard RCSA rules (bolt action). Some local clubs run informal bolt-gun categories, so ask the match director.… | med |
| NRL Hunter | In the US, a rimfire can't meet the centerfire power factor (Skills division only). In the UK Rimfire Series, a light hunting T1x (e.g. the T1x Hunter… | med |
CZ 457
| Organization | How the 457 fits | Conf. |
|---|---|---|
| NRL22 (National Rimfire League) | CZ 457 MTR, Varmint and Pro Varmint models are common Base rifles if the rifle MSRP plus scope MSRP is ≤ $1,650. A swapped heavy barrel must stay with… | high |
| PRS Rimfire (Precision Rifle Series) | Most CZ 457 models fit Production under the $1,820 rifle-plus-optic cap. Accessories are mostly unrestricted, so a chassis or trigger is fine; check t… | high |
| ARA (American Rimfire Association) benchrest | Current-production CZ 457s under $1,450 MSRP are automatically eligible for Factory. Discontinued 457 models are approved only if listed (LRP-Gray, Tr… | high |
| CMP Rimfire Sporter | Light 457s (e.g. American, Lux, Jaguar) with a scope set at 6x or less and a ≥3 lb trigger may fit T-Class if they weigh ≤ 7.5 lb with sights. Heavy-b… | high |
| NRA Smallbore (prone & 3-position) | Same as the T1x: legal and fine for learning prone, but specialized target rifles dominate. CZ's own 457 Match/Target variants are aimed at this kind … | high |
| ELR22 Association (extreme long range .22) | Same: a heavy-barrel 457 with a high-MOA rail and lots of scope elevation travel suits it.… | med |
| Steel Challenge (SCSA) rimfire rifle | Same: legal but uncompetitive against semi-autos.… | med |
| Rimfire Challenge (RCSA) | Not eligible under standard RCSA rules (bolt action).… | med |
| NRL Hunter | In the US, Skills division only. In the UK Rimfire Series, a lighter 457 suits the weight tie-breaker.… | med |
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Not covered: ASSRA (we didn't verify current rules); GSSF (pistol only, not applicable).