Short-Range Benchrest Game Captured on Video
We know that many of our readers have never personally participated in a short-range (100/200 yard) benchrest match. That’s understandable — moving backers are required in registered 100/200 benchrest (for group) matches, yet only a small percentage of ranges have that equipment. If you’re curious about the “point-blank” benchrest game, but haven’t had the chance to see it first-hand, check out this video created by youtuber “Taofledermaus”. On his YouTube Channel, you’ll find many other interesting shooting videos, including slow-motion target impact clips. This video shows the LV and HV guns, the flags, the gun-handling, the reloading set-ups, and of course, tiny little groups on targets.
Registered 100/200 Benchrest Match
Viewer Comments on the Video:
“There is a lot more to this game than just pulling the trigger. Record targets are 5-shot groups, 5 averaged together for an Aggregate. Most times the winning Agg is under .250″ for 25 shots at 100 yards. Rifles weigh 10.5 pounds for LV class. Used rifles can be had for about $1500. Then add in another $1000 for rest, bags, loading tools, bullets, powder, not to mention windflags.” — Vmhtr
“Benchrest shooting is sort of an ‘academy of shooting’. Lots of academic thought and measurements, handloading made with anal attention at detail. It’s much more thought than action. Most of those people made their tools themselves. [There are] It’s plenty of seniors because it takes patience, lots of patience. Sure a teenager ain’t gonna bother it.” — THP
“I was surprised they did all their hand loading right there on the spot. — I think you nailed it. It’s a super-precise sport. It’s expensive, it’s slow, and it requires a lot of travel, so it’s well-suited for retired folks. It’s gotta beat golfing!” — Tao
“I used to shoot 6mm PPC in a BR rifle. I spent so much time at the reloading bench that I just gave up on it all and switched to 22 rimfire gallery matches. Saved a lot of my sanity doing that….” — Walt
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Tags: 6PPC, Free Recoil, Heavy Varmint, Light Varmint, Registered Benchrest, Viper
The match, shown in the video, was held at the Dale Wimp Rifle Range near Visalia, California. I have shot a few matches there, and you will not meet a finer bunch. For the uninitiated, the concentric circles and superimposed square are only there to make aiming easier. Groups may be located anywhere within the rectangle that defines the record target. Not shown (if I remember correctly) were the signter targets that are below the record targets, on the same paper. Shooters are allowed unlimited sighters during each match, and they may go to the sighter after starting their record group. One small correction, only sanctioned 1-200 yd. group shooting requires moving (and stationary) backers. Score does not. Typically, clubs start benchrest programs with so called “club” matches, that may have less demanding rules, and if there is enough shooter interest, progress to sanctioned group and/or score matches. If you are a technical type, and like a challenge, you might enjoy trying benchrest.
The “Earnhart” rifle as well as the “Black-Outer Space” rifle scopes are equipped with Leather Scope Covers that there are constant inquires about ‘Where to purchase ?”
These are the ones made by HOF Shooter Jack Brown
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