Benchrest

Trusted Reviewer: Matthew Gleaves of AirAbility wins at the PSC Spring Open Shoot in Portishead 2023

The team at Optics Warehouse would like to congratulate one of our Trusted Reviewers, Matthew Gleaves over at AirAbility YouTube Channel who has won the Heavy Varmint Class Air Rifle at the PSC Spring Open Shoot in Portishead (AKA Brass Monkey) 2023. 

Not only did Matthew win the Heavy Varmint Class Air Rifle he also came second in the Light Varmint Air Rifle.

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Matthew commented: "This is the

The Best Benchrest Shooter of the City of Novi Sad

Here at Optics Warehouse we love to hear about our customers achievements and the following comes from amateur Bench Rest Shooter, Miodrag Jankov.

Based in Novi Sad, Serbia, Miodrag Jankov dedicated 2022 to his passion. After entering as many competitions as possible, Miodrag rounded the year with multiple accolades.

The 'Balkan Airguns Shooting Challenge' organisers commented: “The Balkan Airguns Shooting Challenge is the largest airgun shooting event in the Western Balkans and was held seven times in Serbia in 2022, including the final.

It contains nine disciplines divided into league and tournament. The disciplines of the league are three benchrest disciplines that are shot at 25 and 50 meters.  The other disciplines are

We've shared our thoughts on which Scope to go for out of the IOR Terminator and the Delta Stryker when shooting 25-100yds Benchrest.

[WORDS: Shaun Ellis, OPW Director]

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RETICLES

The IOR's MOA SHX-1 reticle, in comparison to both the DLS-2 and DLS-3 reticles of the Delta Stryker, is heavier (not fine) and is designed for use on weighty backgrounds, rather than paper.

There is however no reason why it would not work but with the SHX-1 reticle, there is more going on when compared to the two reticles on the Delta.

One great benefit of the IOR's reticle, albeit not necessarily required for Benchrest, is the fact that it subtends correctly at 1/2 MRAD, MOA and 1/2 MOA when at different

The X503 is a very stable scope in temperature and very snappy on the parallax, providing quick and precise range finding capabilities.

With all these points in mind, this would be my scope of choice if I was not using my Delta Styker 5-50x56.

Before we start let me tell you a little about me. Are you sitting comfortably? Yes? then i”ll begin.

I've been a member of my local club down in Torbay, Devon for around fifteen years. It's a small club but in my opinion it's friendly and well run.

Like most clubs the emphasis is on safety first leading on to competing or just shooting for fun.

Our main disciplines are LSR sport rifle, .22LR prone and 25yrd Bench Rest. We also shoot 10mtr air rifle and pistol.

Over the years I've had a go at most things but have settled on Bench Rest (NSRA rules). Plus I'm looking to return to 25yrd Prone now that my dodgy back has started to improve.

Please note: I don’t consider myself an expert at any discipline but I have over the years had the benefit of receiving help and guidance from some very competent and experienced shooters, some of which have had a fair amount of local and national success. Plus I have completed an

A Beginners Guide to Benchrest Shooting | PT 1

Frank Pearman provides a brief introduction on Bench Rest Shooting and how you can get involved with this brilliant for of Shooting.