10/22 is a very popular rifle for Appleseed. Probably 90% of the rifles on the line are 10/22. I am tempted to call it the de facto standard Appleseed rifle.
A bolt gun will put you at a disadvantage in the rapid fire stages. It can be done, and done well, but you have to be quick to cycle the bolt.
Get yourself a USGI sling.
AmmoGarand Green Web Sling M1 Garand US GI Pattern Two Point OD Cotton Made in USA https://a.co/d/8JZPySX
Or a Magpul RLS sling.
Magpul RLS Rifleman Loop Two Point Standard Rifle Sling https://a.co/d/j9UScoQ
Both work well for hasty and loop slings.
Use the sights/dot/scope of your choice.
Most importantly be sure your rifle and ammo are reliable. Get out and shoot. It has to go bang every time, and feed and eject properly.
A bolt gun will put you at a disadvantage in the rapid fire stages. It can be done, and done well, but you have to be quick to cycle the bolt.
Get yourself a USGI sling.
AmmoGarand Green Web Sling M1 Garand US GI Pattern Two Point OD Cotton Made in USA https://a.co/d/8JZPySX
Or a Magpul RLS sling.
Magpul RLS Rifleman Loop Two Point Standard Rifle Sling https://a.co/d/j9UScoQ
Both work well for hasty and loop slings.
Use the sights/dot/scope of your choice.
Most importantly be sure your rifle and ammo are reliable. Get out and shoot. It has to go bang every time, and feed and eject properly.