This was my first benchrest match.
The first thing I noticed was the world class/super high-end equipment everyone was using. I knew my Savage target rifle and jack-screw rest would be no match. I decided to press on preparing myself for the finger pointing and snickering I would have to endure. Turns out there was none. Very friendly and helpful folk.
I discovered that last weekends sight-in was completely lost for reasons unknown. After much crying and sobbing, Bob bore sighted my rifle so I could at least hit the paper. There were many offers to borrow rifle from their owners, but I turned them down. Again, very friendly and helpful folk. Besides my own score, the lowest I saw I believe, 245. Wow. Next time, I will ask someone to use their rifle just to see what it's like to shoot a precision firearm!
In the meantime, I'm going to locate a barrel tuner, Eley ammo, lighten the trigger, and try to improve my technique. The goal being to break the 240 point barrier. Start saving for an Anschutz too.
Thanks all!