My First Benchrest Match

[Jud96]

I know it's not long range, but this weekend I shot my first NBRSA Benchrest match at the Holton Gun and Bow Club in Holton, Michigan. I shot Light Varmint and Heavy Varmint 100 yards. I have to say a huge thanks to Ken Hottenstein for inviting me to the match and letting me use his rifle, equipment, and components. I appreciate it very much! I had a blast and this is definitely something I want to do again. I finished 8 out of 21 competitors in Light Varmint and 12 out of 22 in Heavy Varmint. My average group size for 5x 5 shot groups was 0.289 in LV and 0.327 in HV. My largest group all day was 0.488", still under 1/2 MOA for 5 shots! My smallest group was 0.171 and won me Match #3 with that group! I'm very happy with how I did overall and I'm very thankful for Ken's help and generosity!

I had a great experience overall and I met some good guys. I got to clean, load, and get the full short range benchrest experience. At the end of the day I got to watch Ken and others setup their flags for the following day. Today I joined the NBRSA and I look forward to shooting other matches in the near future. Thanks again to Ken for showing me this sport and getting me hooked!

 

[Baker Alvin]

Thank You for sharing! Congratulations!

 

[K.E.C.]

Congratulations. Your Hooked now, I see a Benchrest rifle being built or bought.
Good for you.

 

[Recon$$]

Congrats you just got poorer haha. I dabbled in prs, any comp is fun.

 

[Old Rooster]

You deserve this Jud96.Go it for buddy!

 

[ShtrRdy]

Wow, man, sounds like you're hooked! I'm going to go to my first benchrest match next weekend. The format is going to be Varmint for Score this month. I jumped into benchrest late last summer / early fall.

Is the Bob Scarbrough that is listed in the results the guy who makes the awesome stocks?

 

[wasskeet]

Good job! I probably should have tried that first, but friends threw me right to the "big dogs" at 1000yd. IBS match to start.

 

[dustbag]

That sounds fun. Real good results for first time out. Congrats!

 

[Hardshot]

You're hooked open your wallet and get ready ,so much fun though! Congratulations on doing so well first time out .

 

[Jud96]

Wow, man, sounds like you're hooked! I'm going to go to my first benchrest match next weekend. The format is going to be Varmint for Score this month. I jumped into benchrest late last summer / early fall.

Is the Bob Scarbrough that is listed in the results the guy who makes the awesome stocks?

Awesome! Hope you like it! Yes that's Bob Scarborough that makes the stocks. Very nice guy and a heck of a shooter!

 

[Jud96]

You're hooked open your wallet and get ready ,so much fun though! Congratulations on doing so well first time out .

Doesn't seem anymore expensive than the other shooting sports I've looked into. Thank you!

 

[alf]

Solid outing for your 1st match, congrats, you're hooked now.

I shot my 1st match in 1988 with a goal to not be last, & finished mid pack as well.

 

[Jud96]

Solid outing for your 1st match, congrats, you're hooked now.

I shot my 1st match in 1988 with a goal to not be last, & finished mid pack as well.

Thank you! My goals were not to be last or make any dumb mistakes and I managed to reach my goals and have a ton of fun as well.

 

[sable tireur]

Another example of the dedication and generosity offered by shooters to help the new guys get a feel for the sport! Shooters have always been ready to step up to help others at every venue I've attended. They are the best folks in the world!