This is not a new sport, in the USA there are nearly 5000 shooters and on average 150 to 200 per match each weekend. For Europe, Italy alone has over 400 shooters, and Benchrest is also big in Japan and here in Australia and it is very addictive once tried.

The rifles used range from the 10/22, CZ to Anschutz and Sako Finfire in the Sporter and 10.5lb Class with mainly Target Anschutz's in the Unlimited Class but there are a few Martini Internationals. All you need is a front adjustable pedestal with sandbag and a rear sand bag with a solid bench and stool. Scopes are restricted in the Sporter Classes from either 12X or 6.5X, the 10.5lb and Unlimited Classes have no restrictions, with 36X or 40X scopes being the norm.

The maximum score possible is 250 with 25 10X's, the closest the UKBenchrest22 Members have come to that is 249 with eleven 10X's at 50M. There are various Classes from Sporter, Hunter, International Sporter, 10.5lb through to Unlimited; we also have a separate section for 25 yard / M Benchrest for Clubs that do not have 50 metre facilities, using different Targets. Recent enquiries and much interest opened up a separate Airgun Section which will start in the Winter Season on 1st October.

.22 Bench Rest links of interest: Target Rifle South Australia