A loose fitting definition for the typical short range Benchrest gun is a 10.5 to 13.5lb gun with a lightweight wood laminate or fiberglass stock having a 3” wide fore end, custom action, custom barrel around 21-24” in length with a tight neck chamber in 6mmPPC (group) and 30BR (score), 1-2oz trigger, variable or fixed high magnification scope (typical is fixed 36, 45, and 50X), shot off of a heavy pedestal-style front rest and heavy rear sand bag which cannot be connected. What is a Benchrest gun? There are many definitions of what constitutes a Benchrest gun most of which depend on what discipline you are shooting.

See more details of the VFS, VH, and H requirements.įor those who are new to what is considered competitive Benchrest shooting here are a few FAQS that might help. The matches will be held under the International Benchrest Shooters (IBS) rules and regulations for centerfire Varmint For Score (VFS), Hunter Benchrest (HBr), Varmint Hunter (VH), and factory/semi-custom rifles (categories defined below. These will be the first Benchrest matches held there, and we look forward to having them be a regular addition to the match schedule. The Bell City Rifle Club has a long history of competitive shooting mainly in the high power and rimfire arenas.

We do not want to lose this venue because of careless errors or someone who didn’t know the rules. Safety is something that cannot be understated, and EVERYONE is expected to follow ALL range rules at ALL times. When it gets down to it, we hope that anyone attending the matches is having fun and being safe.

We are hoping to get good turnouts, and continue to provide a great place to shoot. The Benchrest matches at Bell City will be the first at the club and in Connecticut in a long time. We hope that you find all the information you need to find out what short range Benchrest shooting is all about, but if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at the email address listed at the bottom of the page. Welcome to the Bell City Rifle Club Benchrest web page.

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