Module 3 of 6 Core
The Varmint Rifle
Choose and set up a varmint rifle for groundhogs — rimfire versus centerfire, optics, and a confirmed zero — so the rifle is matched to realistic Piedmont shot distances.
Best after: Finding Ground
Lessons
3 lessons in this module · 18 across the path
- Rimfire vs. Varmint Centerfire Matching cartridge to range: .22 LR and .22 WMR for close field-edge work versus flat-shooting .223 and .22-250 centerfires for open-field distance; trade-offs in cost, noise, recoil, and effective range.
- Optics for Varmints Choosing and mounting a scope: magnification for small stationary targets, reticles (duplex vs. BDC/MOA), parallax, and why glass quality matters more here than on a deer rifle.
- Zeroing Your Rifle Confirming a zero from a stable bench: choosing a zero distance, the boresight-then-group process, reading groups, and recording a cold-bore point of impact you can trust in the field.