New to Bench rest. What kind of rest is best ?

[Vrock49]

Hi, I’m new to BR. Any suggestions as to what kind of rest to use ? I’m shooting a Weihrauch HW 110 .22. I have some different rest that I use, does it just depend on what I’m use to using or are any better than others? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

thanks

 

[thomasair]

What type of Benchrest are you going to be shooting?

Mike 

 

[Vrock49]

25 meter

 

[thomasair]

Probably the most popular front rest in 25m is the Randolph machine.

http://www.randolphmachine.com/front.html

Mike 

 

[Gerry52]

I shot a "very respectable" 247 in my 1st (& only) 25 meter competition using a $10 bag in back & a $50 bipod. Depends more on the shooter's capabilities than expensive rests IMHO.

 

[thomasair]

Gerry makes a great point. You will not likely shoot better scores with a rest....but it will be far more convenient to have one. This is something that turns many shooters away because they erroneously believe that a good rest is going to add points to their score and is a necessity to be competitive. I thought the same thing back when I started. I was very disappointed when my scores didn’t go up.

Would I give up my rest now in favor of a few bags...no, I would not. It’s very much a convenience item....and one that I enjoy.

You do not need a rest to be competitive...but getting around the target hassle free is very nice.

Mike 

 

[nomojo65]

I want to add if you shoot or can go to local matches and look at what competitors are using, I had had a Farley coaxial rest loved it but would not cover the whole card at 25m with out moving my rear rest! I now have Randolph machine! That was the best I could afford after selling my Farley!

Benchrest central is a good place to look for a used rest.

 

[BobS]

I use a Randolf rest too. Extremely well made and their service is great.

 

[Greg5850]

I also have a Randolf also. I find that my bipod does quite well with my Red Wolf, if I get serious about the benchrest shooting I’ll prolly go to the Randolf if I can find a good interface with the Wolf.

I bought the rest for pellet testing in my FT gun. A Thomas.



Greg

 

[crosman2016]

Gerry52...nice shooting!

 

[pesty3782]

I was there when Gerry shot that score with a borrowed rifle and the first time shooting 25m not only a great shooter, but a great person! I am a lucky person to be able to know Gerry and to shoot and hunt with him. A true friend

Tony P

PS now my wife owns that rifle and it was her first one……now she has three

 

[jorge63]

How about the bald eagle front rest?, on ebay they are at $ 250, at least in the photos they look good.

Jorge

 

[B]

How about the bald eagle front rest?, on ebay they are at $ 250, at least in the photos they look good.

Jorge

They work pretty well, especially with this modification https://www.precisiontargetshooters.com/2018/03/modifying-bald-eagle-rest-windage.html

B

 

[jorge63]

Thanks B, 

 

[pbike257]

After trying a friends CoAxial rest, I can not switch back for score shooting. for group shooting (which we don't do in pneumatics) a Coax rest is not needed... I have a few good standard rests, a customized Hart that I rebuilt, and a JJ Loh. but the CoAxial that I like is the Seb NEO. A good, solid functional rest that won't loosen up on you is the key here... older Bald Eagle rests made by Bill Gephart were good... the new Bald Eagle is a cheap knock off after buying the name from Bill... buyer beware.

 

[igolfat8]

I’ve got a Bald Eagle and it works well especially with the addition of a Sinclair Speed Screw. However, my scores are no better using it than a bi-pod and rear bag at 50 yards. Keep in mind I’m not the greatest shooter on the planet though. 

 

[BobsterIT]

best rest I have ever used....

Caldwell Precision Turret 

https://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Adjustable-Ambidextrous-Detachable-Attachment/dp/B07792Z1ZP

 

[Therealld]

best rest I have ever used....

Caldwell Precision Turret 

https://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Adjustable-Ambidextrous-Detachable-Attachment/dp/B07792Z1ZP

I have used all types, but for 25M type shooting, I prefer the Randolph … its easier to use and just as steady as even the much nicer and higher priced S.E.B.

The rest you show would be fine for sighting in, and group shooting, but for the multi-bull targets, I think the Randolf is best.

 

[bigHUN]

I just got a spot to this my gun club - finally a month ago, many shooting ranges everywhere a big lineup but a 22LR lane (20-40-60-80-100 meters) is most of the time empty. So I got my "private" corner there.

I started with a tripod+levelling head at front and a 1.0" travel monopod at the rear, works pretty much OK covering the elevation either from 60 to 100, and 20 to 60, but if I want to play all the distances I don't have that equipment (front/rear rests), I am looking around how could I solve it without using a bipod (I just hate that thingy after I tried a tripod).

 

[igolfat8]

bigHun, You can use sand bags with small pieces of wood for shims or spacers under the sand bags to get the elevation that you need in the rear then use your tri-pod in the front to do the final fine tuning of your elevation and windage.