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LionWorks Engineering
AR250 Front Rest
5.0 · 48 reviewsIncludes DHL shipping, duties and taxes. Nothing to pay on delivery.
3.5 kg (7.8 lb), travel ready
Smooth height adjustment
Bag does not move
- In stock now, ships around 7 working days
- 2-year warranty
Questions? order@lionworksengineering.com — we answer every message.
Highlights
Where the name comes from
AR250 stands for Air Rifle, Rimfire, and the 250 perfect score in WRABF competition. It was built for that discipline.
Two elevation systems
A fast slide to get close, then a fine wheel for the last small change.
Covers the whole card
Joystick travel reaches every target on the paper from 25 to 100 yards without moving the rest on the bench. You never reset the feet in the middle of a card.
Which bag size
The AR250 asks you to pick a front bag at checkout, and the right answer depends on your rifle rather than on the rest. Measure across the widest part of the forend — it takes thirty seconds, and you only do it once.
Measure your stock width →Specifications
Dimensions & weight
- Weight
- 3.5 kg (7.8 lb)With all standard accessories attached
- Base footprint
- 27 × 15 cm (10.6″ × 5.9″)
Adjustment
- Joystick
- Telescopic, 191 mm closed to 305 mm (7.5″ to 12″)
- Top swing
- 360°, reversible base
- Elevation
- Rapid plunger + mariner wheelOn a needle thrust bearing, with a fail-safe
- Locking lever
- Four positions, 90° apart
Capacity
- Rifle weight
- 3.9–6.8 kg (8.5–15 lb)With the counterweight fitted
- Stock width
- 25–76 mm (1″–3″) adjustableOr a fixed 57 mm (2.25″) or 76 mm (3″) top
Build
- Material
- Anodized aluminiumBlack and gunmetal grey
- Bubble level
- Removable, left or right
- Stopper
- Adjustable, round or flat face
- Feet
- 3 BR feet, hard neoprene bottoms
What's in the box
Everything needed to shoot on it the day it arrives.
- AR250 rest with the front bag you chose
- Joystick and adjustable counterweight
- 3 long leveling screws with counter nuts, and 1 short leveling screw
- 3 BR feet with hard neoprene rubber bottoms
- User manual with exploded drawing
- Spare bolts and accessories
Joystick coverage
How much of the target paper the joystick reaches without moving the rest on the bench.
| Distance | Vertical | Horizontal |
|---|---|---|
| 25 yd | 8.5″ | 15.1″ |
| 50 yd | 16.9″ | 29.8″ |
| 75 yd | 25.1″ | 44.5″ |
| 100 yd | 33.5″ | 59.9″ |
| Distance | Vertical | Horizontal |
|---|---|---|
| 25 m | 24 cm | 42 cm |
| 50 m | 47 cm | 83 cm |
| 75 m | 70 cm | 124 cm |
| 100 m | 93 cm | 165 cm |
Measured with 73 cm (29″) between the rear bag and the rest. A shorter distance gives more coverage.
Warranty
The AR250 comes with a 2 year warranty covering craftsmanship and manufacturing defects, from the date you receive the shipment.
To start a claim, email order@lionworksengineering.com with your order number, photos and a short description. Full terms are on our warranty page.
Reviews
5.0
★★★★★★★★★★48 reviews
I love the rest. I'm 76 years old and really struggle with those heavy f-class rests. I had a JoyPod before this, and I really liked it, but after trying the AR250, I would never go back. The AR250 is solid without excessive weight and the action is ultra smooth with plenty of travel. The only problem I had was finding a way to securely hold a 1.5" chassis. After trying numerous hacks, I 3D printed a custom "bag" that works great. I couldn't be more pleased. The rest is perfect.
The AR250 is an absolute game changer for me.
On Saturday I received the shipment and tested it on Sunday it works fantastic, the joystick is perfect. I am very happy with my AR250. It is the first one in the country (Argentina), and at my club everybody was looking at it.
The rest has arrived and I used for the first time again today and it is of course, simply brilliant
I just received the rest and rear rest I am happy to have such beautiful pieces, well manufactured. Thank you for the great job and service.
This is my first joystick rest and does take some adjustment on my part. The machine work is beautiful, and my only concern was it did feel unstable at times the extension kit should solve that. I'm shooting a 7 lb sporter and a 10 lb .22 rimfire benchrest.
I received my rest and I am blown away with it. The build quality is absolutely amazing as a machinist by trade, it's great to see craftsmanship like this! The smoothness is out of this world and it's super simple to setup. Keep up the good work!
My AR250 arrived today. I do have one small complaint though the quality of the rest looks so good that my wife didn't believe me when I told her it wasn't too expensive. I'm really looking forward to using it.
I have safely received the AR250 rest. The equipment arrived in excellent condition. The smoothness of the adjustments is impressive; I am truly delighted with my purchase.
Just Great would highly recommend ease of use to quality workmanship
Great Product
Fantastic front rest. Great customer service from Lionworks Engineering!!
I received the AR250 and it's really a great piece of equipment. I am definitely going to need the Adjustable Top Option and am looking forward to using it with the AR250.
I received the adjustable top upgrade for the AR250 and absolutely love it. It didn't come with the adjustable levers, but not a big deal I can still use an Allen wrench.
My original rest is doing great. My son and I do a lot of competitive shooting together he had been shooting from bipods, but took the time this fall to use my AR250 and proved he could improve his score by over 10%, making his shooting easier and more repeatable as well.
Great bit of equipment.
I'm very happy with it.
Love it. It is my second. Works like advertised
This is a excellent rest for air rifle or rimfire benchrest, light and easy to use and the quality of workmanship is first class
I received the AR250 today the unit looks GREAT! I hope to become a better shooter with it.
I received my new AR250 rest, exactly as ordered. I'm really impressed with the quality it's excellent. I can't wait to use it this weekend.
The rest is fantastic! I've been shooting some very high scores with it.
Today was my first opportunity to try out my rest. I gave it a fair try. I used everything I had in the past, only changing just the rest. The results were very positive. I am a very happy customer.
I got a chance to play with the rest today from one of my club members very awesome rest and excellent workmanship.
It's very well machined. I'm impressed by it.
I received my new adjustable AR-250 Top and I am quite pleased with it. I will be switching between the normal top and the new adjustable top based on what type of rifle I am shooting. I foresee myself using the new adjustable top for thinner, sporter rifle work, but my primary use for the AR-250 will be for true benchrest use with the original top.
The rest is working great and the craftsmanship is top notch!
I stumbled upon a fellow club member who has an AR-250. He allowed me to mess around with it and honestly it left me wanting that smoothness.
I love this rest. It is now solid and smooth perfectly dialed in. The quick attention to my question was very much appreciated.
Just received my rest. SUPER! Keep up the good work.
Can I shoot centerfire on the AR250?
Up to 6.8 kg (15 lb) of rifle on the counterweight it comes with, and up to 12 kg (26.5 lb) with the Additional Counterweight fitted. Weight is only half the question, though: a heavy gun on a 27 × 15 cm (10.6″ × 5.9″) base will move under recoil in a way that costs you groups, whatever is holding it up.
For centerfire rifles under 6.8 kg (15 lb), the AR250 with the Leg Extension Kit is also an option — it takes the base to Trident size and adds 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of weight at the edges. Above 6.8 kg (15 lb), the Trident is the answer. Choosing your rest sets out all three.
Which front bag size do I need?
Measure across the widest part of your rifle's forend — the flat underside that sits in the bag, not the tip. Most forends taper, and a difference of 8 mm (⅓ inch) is enough to need the other bag. The guide walks you through it.
Can I convert a fixed bag to the adjustable top later?
Yes. The Adjustable Top Upgrade Kit fits an AR250 you already own and takes it to the full 25–76 mm (1″–3″) range.
Do I still need a rear bag?
Yes, and in some classes it is a rule rather than a preference. WRABF, IR 50/50 and ARA Factory all require the front and rear supports to be separate.
How long until it ships?
Around 7 working days from our workshop, then DHL air freight tracked to your door. Anything marked preorder is not held in stock and takes about 1–2 months in production first — we email you the moment it ships.
Is there anything to pay when it arrives?
No. Shipping and import duty are already in the price and you pay once at checkout. No customs invoice, no handling fee.