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Short-Range Benchrest Shooting Techniques Demonstrated
In these two videos from the Rekyyli Ja Riista (Recoil and Game) YouTube Channel, you can see how a modern, short-range benchrest rifle is shot. Note how the gun tracks superbly, returning right on...
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Match Report: IBS 1000-Yard Nationals in Yukon, Missouri
Report for International Benchrest Shooters (IBS) On August 30-31, 2013, Robert and Chrissy Ross hosted this year’s 2013 IBS 1000-Yard National Championships at their Midwest Benchrest range in Yukon,...
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How to Win at 1000 Yards — IBS National Champ Tells All
Yes old dogs can learn new tricks. Just five years ago Forum member Henry Pasquet (aka “HenryP”) got started in 1000-yard benchrest shooting. He was 66 at the time. Henry worked hard, learned fast, and...
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Wind Box Shelters Scales When Reloading at Outdoor Ranges
Shooters who reload at the range, during the course of benchrest matches, or during load development sessions, can benefit from having a portable scale to weigh charges. Even if you throw charges,...
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NBRSA Changes Sporter Rules — Bukys Builds to New Standards
The National Benchrest Shooters Association (NBRSA) has adopted new rules, loosening restrictions on the Sporter Class of benchrest rifles. Now a Sporter fore-arm may be any width (or angle), and the...
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Can Your Rifle Beat This XP-100 Pistol for Accuracy?
Report by Boyd Allen This pistol belongs to Dan Lutke, a Bay Area benchrest shooter who publishes the results for the Visalia matches to the competitors and the NBRSA. He has been an enthusiastic...
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Measure Groups Precisely with Neil Jones Tool
If you have a digital camera or scanner, you can measure your shot groups easily with the FREE On-Target software (read our On-Target Software Review). However, not many people want to lug a laptop to...
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Report from World Benchrest Championships in Australia
There was “Thunder Down-Under” last week at the 2013 World Benchrest Championships (WBC 2013) in Australia. The event was held at the Silverdale Range, a 1.5 hour-drive west of Sydney, NSW. This event...
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Nightforce 15-55x52mm Comp Scope Gets New Features for 2014
It was big news when Nightforce introduced its 15-55x52mm Competition Scope last year. Now this impressive optic has been made even better. The turrets have been redesigned, and you now get 10 MOA per...
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Gen 1 Nightforce 15-55X Comp Scope $1850.00 at EuroOptic.com
When introduced last year, the original Nightforce 15-55x52mm Comp Scope sold for $2231.00 (or more). Now that same 2013 edition Nightforce Comp Scope can be yours for just $1850.00. This is a special...
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TECH TIP: Use a Block to Maintain Front Bag Shape
Here’s a simple solution for lumpy front sandbags. Cut a small block the width of your fore-end and place that in the front bag between matches. You can tap it down firmly with a rubber mallet. This...
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Kelbly’s Introduces Arcas Series Rifles for 2014
For 2014, Kelbly’s is introducing a new series of rifles for competition, tactical disciplines and hunting. The Arcas™ Series rifles are complete packages designed with Kelbly’s recommended...
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IBS 2013 Shooters of the Year and New Benchrest Records
The International Benchrest Shooters (IBS) has announced the IBS 2013 Shooters of the Year (SOY). Congratulations to these talented IBS shooters who took top honors in their respective disciplines:...
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Nammo Announces Acquisition of Vihtavuori
It’s official. Representatives of Lapua announced at SHOT Show 2014 that Nammo has purchased Vihtavuori, acquiring the “VV” line of propellants, and, most importantly, taking over Vihtavuori’s powder...
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.300 WM Aussie Style — Most Popular 1000-Yard Benchrest Video
Here’s a true “Blast from the Past”, a video featuring our friend Stuart Elliott of Brisbane, Australia. This 2011 video has now racked up nearly 452,000 views, making it probably the most-watched...
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Berger Big Shots in YouTube Interviews
With the Berger Southwest Nationals kicking off February 4, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona, we thought our readers might enjoy a very interesting interview with the top decision-makers at Berger Bullets,...
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TripleDeuce.Net Website for .222 Remington Shooters
Interest in the .222 Remington cartridge has revived following Lapua’s decision in 2009 to resume production of .222 Remington Brass. If you’re thinking of chambering a rifle in this very accurate...
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Stecker Succeeds at SWN with Radical Benchrest-type F-TR Rig
Most F-TR rifles are essentially prone rifles adapted for use with bipod and rear bags. They feature prone or tactical-style stocks designed to allow a firm grip on the gun, with cheek, hand, and...
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Best 10-Shot, 1000-Yard Group in History — Be Amazed
Ten shots… 1000 yards … 2.6872″. Think about that. Ten shots you could cover up with a coffee cup. That’s some amazing shooting. Is this a world record? Consider this — we believe this is the smallest...
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James O’Hara —“Mr. Consistent”, Sets 1000-Yard Agg Records
1000-yard Benchrest competitor James O’Hara set four (4) new IBS Records in 2013. These multi-match Light Gun Agg records were secured with O’Hara’s solid performance at the 2013 Virginia 1000-yard...
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