Choosing your rest
Which rest, which bag, and which accessories actually matter for the way you shoot. If you'd rather just ask, write to us — we answer these every week, and we would far rather help you choose before you order than after.
AR250 or Trident?
The AR250 is built for benchrest rimfire and air rifle, where the rifle is light and the job is holding a fine aim without disturbing it.
The Trident is built for centerfire, where recoil is a different problem entirely and the rest has to stay put under it.
If you shoot both disciplines, most people end up owning both.
Which front bag width do I need?
Measure the widest part of your rifle's forend — the flat underside that will sit in the bag.
- Up to about 2.25" — the narrow bag.
- Around 3" — the wide bag.
- More than one rifle, with different forends — take both bags, so you are not swapping tops at a match.
Not sure what you have? Send us a photo with a tape measure laid across the forend and we'll tell you which one to take.
Do I need the leg extensions?
Only if the benches you shoot from vary in height, or you travel to matches where you can't count on the bench being the one you're used to. On a fixed club bench you won't miss them.
Do I need a counterweight?
Heavy varmint and unlimited rifles benefit from one. Under roughly 8.5 lb, you don't need it.
What about the F-class feet?
They spread the load and stop the rest walking on a soft or uneven surface. They fit both the AR250 and the Trident.
What is covered if something goes wrong?
Every rest carries a two-year warranty against defects in craftsmanship, counted from the day we ship it. Normal wear on bags and contact surfaces, drops, and modifications are not covered.
Still not sure?
Tell us what you shoot — discipline, rifle, and the forend width if you have it — and we'll tell you exactly which rest and which bag to take. There is no obligation in asking.