I've been musing about maybe signing up for a Project Appleseed course, this summer, and I'm wondering about what rifle to use.
I have two that could possibly fit the bill, a CZ 527 and a Ruger Mini 14.
When it comes to hitting a target, the Mini 14 isn't the most accurate in the world. Truth is, I'm not all that accurate with a rifle, either, which is why I'm considering the course. But trying to build accuracy with an inaccurate gun isn't something that I've ever had much success with.
On the other hand, the CZ is a bolt action, and while the instructions recommend bringing two ten-round magazines, as far as I can tell there aren't any ten-round magazines available for the CZ. So depending upon the course of fire, it just might not be suitable.
The third choice would be to pick up an inexpensive semi-auto .22LR. Buying a used 10/22, and firing off 400 rounds of .22LR might be cheaper than running through 400 rounds of my 5.56.
(I suppose, if I was a glutton for punishment, I could bring out my vz. 24 - but firing 400 rounds of 8mm Mauser isn't something to look forward to. And the only .22 rifle I have in my collection is an old Remington rolling block single-shot that my grandmother pulled out of a brush fire, 80 years ago, that I don't think has been used or cleaned since.)