Is Benchrest As Easy As It Looks? (a short film)

Introducing “JUST PULLING THE TRIGGER”, Episode 2 of our series THE WOLFMAN ON TOUR. This week, we return to Benchrest GB at NSRA Aldersley to explore common assumptions : Benchrest is easy The rifle is clamped in These aren't real shooters There's no skill involved So what makes it so difficult? In this episode, we move beyond the introduction and into the reality of competitive benchrest — where wind reading becomes an art form, pellet selection turns into science, and perfection is measured in fractions of a millimetre. From indoor 250 scores collapsing outdoors, to custom wind flags that detect 3mph shifts, to die-number pellet selection and pressure variables — this is where benchrest reveals its depth. This episode focuses on: • Why wind is the true opponent in outdoor benchrest • How tiny environmental changes destroy perfect scores • The obsession with pellet testing, die numbers, and rifle pairing • Why one dropped point can cost you an entire league • The mindset required to compete at the highest level Whether you think benchrest is “just pulling a trigger,” or you’ve already discovered how unforgiving it can be, this episode shows why this precision discipline is anything but simple. About Benchrest Shooting Benchrest shooting is a precision airgun discipline where competitors shoot from a fixed bench at extremely small targets over set distances. Success depends on consistency, environmental awareness, wind reading, equipment tuning, and mental control. In the UK, benchrest is shot with sub-12 ft/lb air rifles and has grown rapidly in popularity in recent years. About Benchrest GB Benchrest GB is a UK-based benchrest shooting organisation hosting regular competitions and welcoming shooters of all experience levels — from beginners to international competitors. https://www.benchrest-gb.co.uk THE WOLFMAN ON TOUR A documentary series exploring UK airgun culture, competitive shooting disciplines, and the people behind the sport. benchrest shooting UK, airgun benchrest, UK airgun clubs, benchrest competition, wind reading benchrest, air rifle precision shooting, sub 12 ft lb airguns, pellet testing airguns, competitive airgun shooting UK, benchrest GB, The Wolfman airguns, UK shooting documentary