The ARA is a sanctioning body for .22lr bench rest competitions.  Both the Unlimited and Factory class have 20 minutes to shoot a 25 bull target for a maximum score of 2500.
For the official rules click here.
To view the schedule please click here.
And, to see the ARA target click here.

 

A Little History:

 

ARA was started in April 1998 by a group of .22lr shooters who wanted a great organizaion for competitive .22lr benchrest competition. They formulated the ARA statistics on which the awards are based and they kept up with all match reports and shooter statistics. In addition, they started the ARA News and the ARA website in an effort to get the information out to all ARA participants. In 2010, ARA was bought by Dan Killough, whose goal was to continue the vision of the ARA founders by providing an honest competiitve organization that is true to .22lr shooting. One of the most exciting changes Dan introduced in the ARA is the implementation of electronic scoring, which makes scoring targets faster and unbiased. Electronic scoring is optional, but encouraged for all ARA clubs. In 2017, the ARA organization was acquired by ELEY INC, who continue to promote and expand 22lr competitions. ARA has clubs across the United States offering ARA matches and tournaments to anyone interested in precision .22lr bench rest shooting.

 

Our regular matches will accommodate up to twenty four (24) registrants [12 per relay] including Unlimited and Factory Class shooters. The Club Tournament will accommodate up to 36 registrants. New masonry and concrete benches were installed on a new concrete pad in the spring of 2024, offering the perfect platform for our ARA matches. Like other sanctioned matches already in place at Crooked Creek, our benchrest matches will require a match registration fee for all participants. Non Crooked Creek members will be welcome to register for our matches as well.

 

You MUST be an American Rimfire Association member to shoot the match. This enables you to have your scores listed and ranked on their website both nationally and by state. There is no cost to join and you will be given a membership number for use when registering for a match. Join here: ARA Membership

For additional information please contact:

 

Jordan G. Westropp, Match Director

216-333-3904

jordanwestropp_AT_gmail_DOT_com