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  1. 18-02-2009, 10:21 PM #1
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    20yd/25yd benchrest

    My club members have been shooting 25 yard benchrest for the past 2 years now and we have found that a good pre-charged air rifle such as the AA400 in .177 will almost match the accuracy of a .22 rimfire rifle off the bench at 25 yards. On the 25 yard NSRA rimfire target a good air rifle can average 99+ as long as the correct ammo. is used and a good high mag scope
    The Midland Shooting League is considering introducing 20 yard/25yard bench rest for next winter, beginning September 2009
    However they will only do so if there is a demand for the discipline
    For ranges that only have a 20 yard facility, a scaled down version of the target will be used

    If any BBS readers are members of a rimfire or airgun club which does not already shoot in the midland league and would like to field teams of 3 for the winter season, please let me know

    LATEST UPDATE 3.7.09
    THE COMPETITION IS TO GO AHEAD. RULES HAVE BEEN FIRMED UP
    PLEASE SEE POST 38 OF THIS THREAD


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  2. 19-02-2009, 08:38 AM #2
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    Hi, John

    Sutton Coldfield R&PC would definitely be interested. We could field at least one team and possibly two. Please keep us updated and let me know when you will need confirmation of the teams. Many thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockphoon View Post
    Hi, John

    Sutton Coldfield R&PC would definitely be interested. We could field at least one team and possibly two. Please keep us updated and let me know when you will need confirmation of the teams. Many thanks.
    Many thanks
    Will do
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    Is this just an invite for Midland clubs or nation wide.

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    Quote Originally Posted by simmmo View Post
    Is this just an invite for Midland clubs or nation wide.

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    Hi Andy
    This is a good question. I posted the above to try and get clubs in the Midlands interested

    However I do know that county boundaries are not rigidly applied by several regional shooting associations/bodies

    I will therefore discuss with the leagues chairman the option of opening up the proposed benchrest league to clubs that are outside of the Midlands region
    I will post his preference/views
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    looks interesting, however rule 1.3 means that rests suitable for NSRA competitions would not be allowed. Could I suggest that the NSRA or uk 22 br specs are adopted, therefore allowing more people to compete without having to obtain another rest.

    Love to discuss further.

    I'm at the british air champs this weekend if youre there. If not drop me a line.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockphoon View Post
    Hi, John

    Sutton Coldfield R&PC would definitely be interested. We could field at least one team and possibly two. Please keep us updated and let me know when you will need confirmation of the teams. Many thanks.

    Hi there, I shoot with Rocky at Sutton, and wil definatley give it a go!!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Falcon25 View Post
    Hi there, I shoot with Rocky at Sutton, and wil definatley give it a go!!!!!
    Good man! I'll put a scope on my Annie 54 and pop along for Tuesday practice. See you there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockphoon View Post
    Good man! I'll put a scope on my Annie 54 and pop along for Tuesday practice. See you there.

    It wil be interesting to compare to my Anschutz 2002 FT
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    Red face 25 yard indoor bench rest Yorkshire League Rules

    I am new to bench rest, been researching on the internet i.e. UKBR22 and other sites and went ahead and bought front and rear sand bags only to be told that you can't use them Yorkshire League rules. Only some form of simple front rest allowed.
    Does anybody have the rules for allowable front rest designs before I spend any more money.
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    As I posted above, there are a number of issues with the Yorkshire rules that handicap the air rifle ie. wadcutters only(not good enough at 25 yards) and a simple hard front rest (no good for the recoiling air rifle)
    So the rules that I have proposed for the Midland league clubs will allow an adjustable front rest and a rear rest (same as allowed in UK22BR competition)and of course round nose lead pellets for air guns

    NSRA rules do not allow a rear rest. However I shoot in NSRA competitions and in a league that uses UK22BR rules and find no problem in adapting to the 'no rear rest' rule. Scores come down naturally without the rear rest but by only a fraction of a point ex 100 for both rimfire and airgun
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  12. 24-02-2009, 01:12 PM #12
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    If you are organising it, John then implement whatever rules you feel are best. We'll see how the first season goes then any changes can be implemented for the next season. TBH, I will probably shoot with my 54 draped over my range bag using the cheapest ammo from Bates and a bargain Hawke scope.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockphoon View Post
    If you are organising it, John then implement whatever rules you feel are best. We'll see how the first season goes then any changes can be implemented for the next season. TBH, I will probably shoot with my 54 draped over my range bag using the cheapest ammo from Bates and a bargain Hawke scope.
    Thats the spirit.

    In Midland League 20 yard light weight sport rifle we have 11 divisions that cater for the top guys in div. 1 who shoot 96+/card to old Joe who is 89 years old, shakes like a rattle and celebrates if he hits the black.

    It's all about enjoying the sport and in the case of benchrest, it prolongs shooting for some of the rimfire old timers who struggle with the diopter sight and getting up from the prone position

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  14. 24-02-2009, 07:54 PM #14
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    yorkshire league rules

    I have just had a discussion with the Secretary of the Yorkshire Smallbore League during which we discussed the rule for wadcutter only pellets for air rifles
    He informed me that the Yorkshire League will now allow round headed pellets to be used in benchrest competitions. The rulebook will (I would think)be updated accordingly.
    This brings their rules into line with NSRA rules other than their targets are very similar to the UKBR22 targets and are scored to give a possibility of 11 points/shot.
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  15. 25-02-2009, 01:56 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by pennineway.fswo View Post
    it prolongs shooting for some of the rimfire old timers who struggle with the diopter sight and getting up from the prone position
    Already a problem for me at the age of 39!
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