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Benchrest Shooting

Benchrest Shooting is a precision shooting sport where shooters strive for the highest possible accuracy at a fixed distance.

The most common forms of Benchrest are 25m Airgun (indoor), 25m Rimfire (indoor), and 50m Rimfire (outdoor).

Competitors shoot from a bench with the aid of front supports, such as bipods or rest bags, and they can also use rear supports.

At Optics Warehouse, we’ve compiled key factors to consider when selecting a scope for your next Benchrest competition:

Parallax Adjustment
Many Benchrest scopes feature an adjustable objective (AO) rather than a side focus. This is because competitions are conducted at fixed distances, reducing the need for frequent parallax adjustments. Additionally, AO scopes are simpler to manufacture, which helps lower costs. That said, side focus scopes are not disadvantageous, but the quick adjustment capability they provide is less critical for Benchrest compared to other disciplines like Field Target.

Magnification
For dedicated Benchrest setups, a fixed magnification scope—often around 40x—is a common choice. However, a variable magnification scope, such as 10-40x or 5-50x, offers greater versatility for shooters who participate in other disciplines like Field Target or F-class. High magnification is essential for this sport, as it enables shooters to see the placement of their shots with millimetre-level precision.

Reticle Design
For Benchrest shooting, clarity of the target is paramount. Many shooters prefer a simple fine crosshair reticle to ensure the target remains unobstructed. Others may opt for a reticle with a central dot, which is sometimes illuminated, to provide a clear aiming reference point. While these minimalist designs are not ideal for range finding or holdovers, they are perfectly suited for fixed-distance and group shooting.

Size and Weight
The weight of a scope is usually not a concern for most Benchrest shooters, as shooting is done from a supported position. However, some competitions impose weight limits on the total setup, including the rifle and scope, which could make scope weight an important consideration. Always check the competition rules to ensure compliance with weight restrictions.

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Delta STRYKER 5-50x56 SFP DLS-3 MOA/MOA Locking Turret Rifle Scope
#DO-2507-LT Delta STRYKER Target Ultra ED 5-50x56 HD SFP Illuminated DLS-3 1/8 MOA Zero Stop Locking Turret Rifle Scope
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#30156 Sightron SII 36x42 BRD Bench Rest 1/8 MOA Riflescope
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#25150 Sightron SIII 45x45 ED Glass Side Focus Target Dot Reticle
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Benchrest Shooting

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Click here for more information about Benchrest Shooting Benchrest shooting requires you to be pin point accurate, to do this you will need to see exactly where you are aiming. This will require a very fine crosshair so the target and point of impact will be clear of obstructions. There are a few dedicated bench rest scopes available now, all of these have generous magnification and fine cross-hairs with centre dots. These scopes are generally quite light weight due to restrictions in some competitions. Accurate and precise clicks are a must, the scope must track straight and true so you can achieve the perfect score. The preferred choice is 1/8 clicks however other click adjustments work fine, and light weight scope body to comply with most weight restrictions found in bench rest competitions.

Magnification

Higher magnification scopes are generally used for this discipline so that you can clearly see the target you are aiming at and make sure you are dead centre of the ‘bull’ 36x-50x seems most popular but higher magnification can increase visible heat haze, scopes of 20x- 35x magnification can be used and generally come in at a lower cost, so is perfect for beginners to learn how to use the equipment and make sure they are wanting to continue in this discipline before paying out for top end scopes.

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