AIRGUNS are evolving and advancing, arguably faster than any other form of rifle, thanks to new developments in valving technology and a shift from traditional Diabolo pellet shapes to sleeker, more aerodynamic slugs. While centrefires and rimfires have more-orless reached a performance plateau after centuries of development and massive cash injections through lucrative military contracts and sporting events, airguns are only now going through their ‘industrial revolution’, and that is largely thanks to the introduction of new global shooting events which have driven the industry to strong competition in a bid to take home the silverware.
No shooting discipline better sums up this intense drive for airgun evolution than 100 Yard Benchrest. The first event was held in 2012 in the USA after manufacturer FX Airguns and retailer Airguns of Arizona decided a new format was needed to push the limits of what precharged pneumatic (PCP) airguns were capable of, and so began the annual Extreme Benchrest. Since its inception, the sport has exploded to become a global phenomenon as shooters from all over the world fight it
