Big question, how much of a disadvantage will I be at with a single shot bolt action .22? Not that it matters a lot, but still I'd like to know.
The course is designed for semi-auto rifles, as there are
some timed sections of the shooting.
However, the bulk of the instruction does not require a semi auto, and even those timed sections have been cleaned by bolt gun operators, so it is not that huge of a hurdle to leap.
That said, any aspect of the Appleseed course that is a shooter can not totally participate in, they will still have a learning experience and opportunity.
With the AQT targets that we use, 210 is a the minimum "score" for Rifleman (expert), out of the 250 possible. I witnessed a fella with a 238 on this AQT with a bolt 22, so very possible to do.
If the shooter goes into it with a teachable attitude, they can learn, even if for less than 5% of the course, they may not get all of their shots off.
Groups, it is all about shot groups, they can demonstrate good technique and groups, even if they only get 6-8 shots off, in a 10 shot string.
Appleseeds are not a competition, except with one's own performance.
See the attachments to my earlier post, Post #14, for Ruger 10/22 LTR information, may be a good option.
Enjoy!