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.  

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.    

SCORING

A Scoring Bull  rubric is located on each target for easy reference. Scoring is based on the worst edge of the shot. An “X” takes out the center dot. The total score includes points and X count.

Scoring Tutorials including a Scoring Certification training and quiz are available in the Match Director Resource Portal but may be accessed by anyone. Clubs are encouraged but not required to use electronic scoring. Section 15.0 of the ARA Rule Book covers official scoring rules.