It's not entirely clear if you will be competing in formal bench rest competitions or if it's just for fun at the club range. If competing there is actually a bench rest organisation with rules that may be of interest:
http://www.ukbr22.org.uk/index.php/home/ukbr22-rules
Many of the bench rest classes have a weight limit of 10.5 lbs including a scope which may be something to consider if you were going down the competition route. This could limit you in terms of rifle/scope combinations as some of the target rifles mentioned in this thread such as the FTP900 weigh more than that for the rifle alone. There is a heavy varmint class though which does allow heavier guns. I wouldn't rush out and buy a gun right away in any case. Attend the club a few times to see if it's for you and exactly what type of shooting interests you. You may end up liking something totally different such as 10m air rifle or even field target/HFT.
Originally Posted by Kennyb
It's not entirely clear if you will be competing in formal bench rest competitions or if it's just for fun at the club range. If competing there is actually a bench rest organisation with rules that may be of interest:
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