Benchrest Results TBD
- 2026 Match Dates – Wednesday Nights 4:30-8:00 pm Every 2 Weeks
- March 11 & 25
- April 8 & 22
- May 6 & 20
- June 3 & 17
- July 1, 15 & 29
- August 12, 26
- September 9 & 23
- October 7 & 21
- Match Organizer: Mark McLean (markmclean2012@yahoo.com)
- Match Location: Pistol Range (Enter thru Gate B)
- Governing Organization: American Rimfire Association
- All shooters are highly recommended to review the current ARA rulebook.
- Format: Rimfire rifle and air rifle match will consist of three relays of 25 shot targets for aggregate.
- Air Rifles will shoot separate relays from Rimfire Rifles.
- Scoring is worst edge. 100 points max per bull. 2500 points max per target. 7500 points max per match.
- Each bull is scored with these values only: 100, 50, 25, 10 or 0.
- Distances:
- Rimfire rifles will be shot at 50 yards.
- Air Rifle (.177 & .22 caliber) will be shot at 25 yards using Unlimited Class Targets.
- Big Bore Air Rifles (larger than .22 caliber) will be shot at 50 yards using Factory Class Targets.
- Relay Time Limit & Number of Shots: 20 minutes to shoot 25 record shots and any sighter/practice shots.
- Three Rimfire Rifle Categories:
- Unlimited – Any modifications allowed.
- Factory Class – Unmodified Rifles based on approved listed here: https://www.americanrimfire.com/media/rules/ARA_factory_approved_rifles_202403.pdf
- Sporter Class – 10 1/2-pound max Weight with scope (no magazine). 2-pound minimum trigger pull. 9X max optic magnification.
- Modifications to factory rifles of a sporting character, such as a barrel, trigger, or stock upgrade are allowed.
- Spotting scopes are highly recommended especially when shooting in the Sporter class.
- Ammunition must be widely available standard velocity .22 LR
- Domed air rifle pellets are highly recommended (most aerodynamic).
- Standard range safety protocols will apply.
- Eye and ear protection are required.
- Use of lights and buzzer for cold and hot lines.
- Empty chamber indicators will be used. Extra-long ones are recommended for air rifles leaving it hanging from the muzzle end.
- Rifles must be cased when moving from one bench to another.
- An adjustable height chair (drummer’s seat) is highly recommended.
- An adjustable height front bag rest or bipods and rear bag rest are recommended.
- Non-RFG members must sign waiver good for current year.
Wednesday Night Benchrest League
- Open to all including the public. $70 upfront fee for entire year. $5 per week.
- Need help setting up benches and target frames at 4 pm and clean up after 7 pm.
- Time: 5 pm – 7 pm (Start times: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 & 6:30)
- Format: Two relays of 25 shot targets including sighters and practice shots.
- Duration: 18 weeks total. Wednesday of every two weeks from April to October. Best 12 weeks will count towards the league results.
