The Sinclair Competition Shooting Rest is a result of our staff and our customer’s years of shooting experience on the firing line, and in the field. We’ve incorporated the best design ideas, materials, and craftsmanship to present you with a shooting platform that rivals any windage rest available today. Whether you’re competing in a benchrest discipline, F-Class, or wringing the most accuracy from your favorite shooting rig, the Sinclair Competition Rest offers the most versatile fit, function, and features in one complete package. NOTE: You will need to order a front bag in addition to the rest. We recommend the Protector Leather/Cordura or the Edgewood Standard Front Bags. Heavy and Compact The Sinclair Competition Rest’s foundation begins with a one inch, solid steel base plate with a durable granite powder coat finish. This enables us to achieve a massive unit – over 30 pounds - with the lowest center of gravity, combined with a footprint that’s no larger than other tripod rests currently on the market. It’s nearly twice as heavy as our closest competitor. Mobile Most shooting rests by design, are awkward and difficult to manage and maneuver. We solved this by machining a carry handle into the base plate for easy transport, making the Sinclair Competition Rest one of the most mobile units available,in spite of its enormous weight. No tacky looking handles or impossible two-arm lift methods are needed. Effortless Operation The Sinclair Competition Rest has the windage operation built directly into the base plate. It incorporates dual sets of twin tapered roller bearings for an effortless, non-binding windage operation. The oversized windage control knob is positioned near the rear speed screw where simultaneous one-handed adjustment is easily achievable. Nearly four feet of windage adjustment is offered at 100 yards – enough for any bench shooting discipline. The oversized, fluted handwheel also offers smooth vertical adjustment with the aid of a thrust bearing. A non-windage-adjustable model is available for shooters who prefer to adjust windage off the rear bag or do not have a need for the windage adjustable base block. Ambidextrous Design The unique construction of this windage unit platform enables an entirely ambidextrous set-up for right or left handed shooters. The post, center column, controls and windage adjustment disassemble and reassemble on the opposite side, for a completely mirrored, left hand use. Hardware for Hard Wear The Sinclair Competition Rest includes upgraded hardware: a beefed up center column (1.95" up from 1.375"); threaded post (1" diameter up from ¾"); leg screws (½" diameter up from 3⁄8"); and large diameter fluted speed screw – all made from high grade stainless steel to withstand a lifetime of abuse. All knob controls and handwheel are machined from aluminum then anodized or powder coated to provide a durable grip surface for all adjustments. Topping Perfection The Sinclair Competition Rest is completed with our Benchrest Top with new lockable forend stop assembly. Our Benchrest Top accepts both Edgewood and Protektor front bags in sporter, varmint, and benchrest configurations. The new lockable forend stop unit is adjustable for length (fore-aft), height, and cant. Our benchrest top is both NBRSA and IBS approved for competition shooting. The Sinclair Competition Rest is also available with our All-Purpose Top which features our updated Sinclair designed Edgewood Bag, easy adjust lockable bag ears and new forend stop. This top is an excellent choice for all Rimfire Benchrest competitions, particularly Sporter Rifle Class, as well as those wishing to attain the highest level of accuracy from all of their rifles. Accessories The Sinclair Competition Rest includes mounting holes for aftermarket accessories you may wish to entertain. Such as our Port Level Ammo Block which enables the shooter to adjust their tray of 20 rounds of PPC or BR wherever needed. Move it close to your rifle port for fast shooting.
SPECS- Weight: 30 lbs., Height Adjustment: 5" to 10", Footprint Front to Rear: 13", Footprint Right to Left: 11 3/4, Windage Adj. @ 100 yds: 60".
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Customer ratings for SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL BENCHREST COMPETITION SHOOTING REST
Number of ratings: 11
From brownells.com: 11
Average rating: 4.6
SINCLAIR COMPETITION SHOOTING REST BR(03/03/2011)
I shoot IBS and F class 1000 yard sanctioned matches and this is the best rest, by far, I have ever used. Everything to be said about this rest has to be good. Since its a new product all the shooters has to check it out and I'm sure you will sell several from my showing this one off.
Rock Solid(11/04/2011)
This is a fantastic rest. Rock Solid, easy to setup and adjust. It's heavy and has a low center of gravity. I love it!
Fast, smooth, and solid(30/05/2011)
I am using this rest for IBS short range score shooting with occasional informal group shoots. I have found the operation of the windage and elevation to be very smooth and without lash. The handwheel can raise the center post with the locking screw tightened, but there is no appreciable movement in the top when the screw is tightened. I find that my shooting position is disturbed far less (virtually not at all) over the GenII rest I had shot previously. I have found the 30lb heft a non-issue with regard to mobility (just make sure that speed screw is moved up or your thigh will have a nice hole in it when using the integral handle!). I am very satisfied with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking to purchase a quality windage type rest. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is that the thread pitch on the "feet" screws is a bit too fine, and the windage screw is not precision ground like the speed screw (picking nits)...would this change my performance probably not, but there are other rests that have precision ground screws and it's all about competition.
Outstanding for F-class(21/09/2011)
I received my new rest at 5:00 on Friday and took it to my local Mid-range match at 7:00 on Saturday. By the end of the day I had surpassed my personal best and shot a 596-21. This rest is so much easier to use than my "tripod" style windage rest it's almost like cheating. It's super smooth and you can control elevation and windage at the same time with one hand. At first I thought there wouldn't be enough elevation to use with my high rear bag but there was plenty. My only (minor) gripe is that it is difficult to see how much windage is dialed in when setting up the rest. We only have 5 minutes of prep time in F-class and there is a lot to do. If I could tell at a glance if the windage is full right or left it could have saved a lot of time getting it into place on the ground. I plan to add some markers of my own in the near future. I was skeptical about paying this much for a rest but now that I have it I feel it is worth every cent!
perfect rest for IBS & NBRSA matches(01/06/2012)
I bought this rest after trying a friend's. This rest is steady & it makes shooting Varmint for score easier. My scores have gone up.
Sinclair needs to list an extra top with hand wheel as an option. This would make switching from 3" bags to 2 1/4" bags very easy between relays.
Sinclair Competition Shooting Rest(04/07/2012)
This rest is an extremely well made piece of machinery. The fit and finish of all the parts is evidenced by the ease of assembly. I would call this rest a precision instrument. I'm glad I bought it!
Very good shooting rest(15/03/2013)
I use this rest in Competition, what's great about it , everything, it is heavy and stays in place, the adjustment are great really make it easy to get on target and stay there. I had considered a Farley, but I am really glad I bought the Sinclair, best thing I save $300
Good job Sinclair!
Great Rest for the Money!!(28/09/2013)
I use the Sinclair rest to sight in my rifles. At the range, I use lest than 10 rounds to get less than two inch groups at 300 yards. Shooters ask if they can use my rest, I politely say no. I tell them where I purchased it and continue with my shooting. Very easy to transport to the range from the car or house to the car. Well thought out Sinclair! Great rest could not ask for better. Liked the Sinclair Competition Rest so much, that I purchased the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Rest.
Competition Shooting Rest(20/07/2010)
I had the furtune of trying a number of other high end adjustable front rests prior to purchasing the Sinclair. I have come to expect tight tolerences and great performance from Sinclair products and this rest is a joy to use, it is very stable, holds point of aim, and has exceptionally smooth windage and elevation adjustments. I didn't try every rest prior to purchasing this one but I don't think there is a better product in the same price range.
form and function no need to spend more(19/12/2010)
I was looking for a rest to be used in short range benchrest score competition. I needed it to be solid, easy to use, and mobile. I had been using the Gen II sinclair rest before and found this unit to be superior. The windage knob is well placed and and a quick 1/2-3/4 turn and you are on the record bull from the sighter. My shooting position is not disturbed, and I can make fine adjustments to both windage and elevation simultaneously. The only issue I have so far is that the center column cannot be locked down well enough so that movement of the handwheel will still raise the top despite the locking screw being tightened. there does not appear to be any movement in the top when shooting, but I feel that it should be able to be locked down better. The speed screw works well and does not have the chatter when moving up and down that my previous speed screw had. The forend stop will hit the handwheel at the very lowest position. A delrin washer would be an easy fix to this issue and should be considered for future models.
Great product(19/04/2013)
I use this front rest for everything from Pama style target rifles to my light hunting rifles. The rest is very solid, has a great range of adjustment and has excellent fine windage and elevation adjustment controls. The only real fault is the fore end stop, it's too high for most of my sporting rifles and contacts the barrel before the fore end sits down on the front bag.
Product no.: 749101023 SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL BENCHREST COMPETITION SHOOTING REST Mfr Part: 1041000 The Sinclair Competition Shooting Rest is a result of our staff and our customer’s years of shooting experience on the firing line, and in the field. We’ve incorporated the best design ideas, materials, and craftsmanship to present you with a shooting platform that rivals any windage rest available today. Whether you’re competing in a benchrest discipline, F-Class, or wringing the most accuracy from your favorite shooting rig, the Sinclair Competition Rest offers the most versatile fit, function, and features in one complete package. These do not work with the 749-013-833 speed screw on the Sinclair Competition Rests. NOTE: You will need to order a front bag in addit
The Sinclair Competition Shooting Rest is designed with input from shooters, featuring top materials and craftsmanship for a top-tier shooting platform.
It is suitable for various shooting disciplines, including benchrest and F-Class, offering versatility and a wide range of adjustments.
Important to note, the rest does not work with the 749-013-833 speed screw and requires ordering a separate front bag.
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The Sinclair Competition Shooting Rest is a result of our staff and our customer’s years of shooting experience on the firing line, and in the field. We’ve incorporated the best design ideas, materials, and craftsmanship to present you with a shooting platform that rivals any windage rest available today. Whether you’re competing in a benchrest discipline, F-Class, or wringing the most accuracy from your favorite shooting rig, the Sinclair Competition Rest offers the most versatile fit, function, and features in one complete package. These do not work with the 749-013-833 speed screw on the Sinclair Competition Rests. NOTE: You will need to order a front bag in addit
Product no.: 749008509 SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL ALL-PURPOSE COMPETITION SHOOTING REST Mfr Part: 1041100 The Sinclair Competition Shooting Rest is a result of our staff and our customer’s years of shooting experience on the firing line, and in the field. We’ve incorporated the best design ideas, materials, and craftsmanship to present you with a shooting platform that rivals any windage rest available today. Whether you’re competing in a benchrest discipline, F-Class, or wringing the most accuracy from your favorite shooting rig, the Sinclair Competition Rest offers the most versatile fit, function, and features in one complete package. NOTE: You will need to order a front bag in addition to the rest. We recommend the Protector Leather/Cordura or the Edgewood Standard Front Bags. Heavy and Compact The Sinclair Competition Rest’s foundation begins with a one inch, solid steel base plate with a durable granite powder coat finish. This enables us to achieve a massive unit – over 30 pounds - with the lowest center of gravity, combined with a footprint that’s no larger than other tripod rests currently on the market. It’s nearly twice as heavy as our closest competitor. Mobile Most shooting rests by design, are awkward and difficult to manage and maneuver. We solved this by machining a carry handle into the base plate for easy transport, making the Sinclair Competition Rest one of the most mobile units available,in spite of its enormous weight. No tacky looking handles or impossible two-arm lift methods are needed. Effortless Operation The Sinclair Competition Rest has the windage operation built directly into the base plate. It incorporates dual sets of twin tapered roller bearings for an effortless, non-binding windage operation. The oversized windage control knob is positioned near the rear speed screw where simultaneous one-handed adjustment is easily achievable. Nearly four feet of windage adjustment is offered at 100 yards – enough for any bench shooting discipline. The oversized, fluted handwheel also offers smooth vertical adjustment with the aid of a thrust bearing. A non-windage-adjustable model is available for shooters who prefer to adjust windage off the rear bag or do not have a need for the windage adjustable base block. Ambidextrous Design The unique construction of this windage unit platform enables an entirely ambidextrous set-up for right or left handed shooters. The post, center column, controls and windage adjustment disassemble and reassemble on the opposite side, for a completely mirrored, left hand use. Hardware for Hard Wear The Sinclair Competition Rest includes upgraded hardware: a beefed up center column (1.95" up from 1.375"); threaded post (1" diameter up from ¾"); leg screws (½" diameter up from 3⁄8"); and large diameter fluted speed screw – all made from high grade stainless steel to withstand a lifetime of abuse. All knob controls and handwheel are machined from aluminum then anodized or powder coated to provide a durable grip surface for all adjustments. Topping Perfection The Sinclair Competition Rest is completed with our Benchrest Top with new lockable forend stop assembly. Our Benchrest Top accepts both Edgewood and Protektor front bags in sporter, varmint, and benchrest configurations. The new lockable forend stop unit is adjustable for length (fore-aft), height, and cant. Our benchrest top is both NBRSA and IBS approved for competition shooting. The Sinclair Competition Rest is also available with our All-Purpose Top which features our updated Sinclair designed Edgewood Bag, easy adjust lockable bag ears and new forend stop. This top is an excellent choice for all Rimfire Benchrest competitions, particularly Sporter Rifle Class, as well as those wishing to attain the highest level of accuracy from all of their rifles. Accessories The Sinclair Competition Rest includes mounting holes for aftermarket accessories you may wish to entertain. Such as our Port Level Ammo Block which enables the shooter to adjust their tray of 20 rounds of PPC or BR wherever needed. Move it close to your rifle port for fast shooting.
Product no.: 749008510 SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL PORT LEVEL AMMO BLOCK - 22 & 6MM PPC Mfr Part: 1042001 The Sinclair Competition Shooting Rest is a result of our staff and our customer’s years of shooting experience on the firing line, and in the field. We’ve incorporated the best design ideas, materials, and craftsmanship to present you with a shooting platform that rivals any windage rest available today. Whether you’re competing in a benchrest discipline, F-Class, or wringing the most accuracy from your favorite shooting rig, the Sinclair Competition Rest offers the most versatile fit, function, and features in one complete package. NOTE: You will need to order a front bag in addition to the rest. We recommend the Protector Leather/Cordura or the Edgewood Standard Front Bags. Heavy and Compact The Sinclair Competition Rest’s foundation begins with a one inch, solid steel base plate with a durable granite powder coat finish. This enables us to achieve a massive unit – over 30 pounds - with the lowest center of gravity, combined with a footprint that’s no larger than other tripod rests currently on the market. It’s nearly twice as heavy as our closest competitor. Mobile Most shooting rests by design, are awkward and difficult to manage and maneuver. We solved this by machining a carry handle into the base plate for easy transport, making the Sinclair Competition Rest one of the most mobile units available,in spite of its enormous weight. No tacky looking handles or impossible two-arm lift methods are needed. Effortless Operation The Sinclair Competition Rest has the windage operation built directly into the base plate. It incorporates dual sets of twin tapered roller bearings for an effortless, non-binding windage operation. The oversized windage control knob is positioned near the rear speed screw where simultaneous one-handed adjustment is easily achievable. Nearly four feet of windage adjustment is offered at 100 yards – enough for any bench shooting discipline. The oversized, fluted handwheel also offers smooth vertical adjustment with the aid of a thrust bearing. A non-windage-adjustable model is available for shooters who prefer to adjust windage off the rear bag or do not have a need for the windage adjustable base block. Ambidextrous Design The unique construction of this windage unit platform enables an entirely ambidextrous set-up for right or left handed shooters. The post, center column, controls and windage adjustment disassemble and reassemble on the opposite side, for a completely mirrored, left hand use. Hardware for Hard Wear The Sinclair Competition Rest includes upgraded hardware: a beefed up center column (1.95" up from 1.375"); threaded post (1" diameter up from ¾"); leg screws (½" diameter up from 3⁄8"); and large diameter fluted speed screw – all made from high grade stainless steel to withstand a lifetime of abuse. All knob controls and handwheel are machined from aluminum then anodized or powder coated to provide a durable grip surface for all adjustments. Topping Perfection The Sinclair Competition Rest is completed with our Benchrest Top with new lockable forend stop assembly. Our Benchrest Top accepts both Edgewood and Protektor front bags in sporter, varmint, and benchrest configurations. The new lockable forend stop unit is adjustable for length (fore-aft), height, and cant. Our benchrest top is both NBRSA and IBS approved for competition shooting. The Sinclair Competition Rest is also available with our All-Purpose Top which features our updated Sinclair designed Edgewood Bag, easy adjust lockable bag ears and new forend stop. This top is an excellent choice for all Rimfire Benchrest competitions, particularly Sporter Rifle Class, as well as those wishing to attain the highest level of accuracy from all of their rifles. Accessories The Sinclair Competition Rest includes mounting holes for aftermarket accessories you may wish to entertain. Such as our Port Level Ammo Block which enables the shooter to adjust their tray of 20 rounds of PPC or BR wherever needed. Move it close to your rifle port for fast shooting.
Product no.: 749008511 SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL PORT LEVEL AMMO BLOCK - BR FAMILY, 308 WIN FAMILY, 6.5/284 Mfr Part: 104201 The Sinclair Competition Shooting Rest is a result of our staff and our customer’s years of shooting experience on the firing line, and in the field. We’ve incorporated the best design ideas, materials, and craftsmanship to present you with a shooting platform that rivals any windage rest available today. Whether you’re competing in a benchrest discipline, F-Class, or wringing the most accuracy from your favorite shooting rig, the Sinclair Competition Rest offers the most versatile fit, function, and features in one complete package. NOTE: You will need to order a front bag in addition to the rest. We recommend the Protector Leather/Cordura or the Edgewood Standard Front Bags. Heavy and Compact The Sinclair Competition Rest’s foundation begins with a one inch, solid steel base plate with a durable granite powder coat finish. This enables us to achieve a massive unit – over 30 pounds - with the lowest center of gravity, combined with a footprint that’s no larger than other tripod rests currently on the market. It’s nearly twice as heavy as our closest competitor. Mobile Most shooting rests by design, are awkward and difficult to manage and maneuver. We solved this by machining a carry handle into the base plate for easy transport, making the Sinclair Competition Rest one of the most mobile units available,in spite of its enormous weight. No tacky looking handles or impossible two-arm lift methods are needed. Effortless Operation The Sinclair Competition Rest has the windage operation built directly into the base plate. It incorporates dual sets of twin tapered roller bearings for an effortless, non-binding windage operation. The oversized windage control knob is positioned near the rear speed screw where simultaneous one-handed adjustment is easily achievable. Nearly four feet of windage adjustment is offered at 100 yards – enough for any bench shooting discipline. The oversized, fluted handwheel also offers smooth vertical adjustment with the aid of a thrust bearing. A non-windage-adjustable model is available for shooters who prefer to adjust windage off the rear bag or do not have a need for the windage adjustable base block. Ambidextrous Design The unique construction of this windage unit platform enables an entirely ambidextrous set-up for right or left handed shooters. The post, center column, controls and windage adjustment disassemble and reassemble on the opposite side, for a completely mirrored, left hand use. Hardware for Hard Wear The Sinclair Competition Rest includes upgraded hardware: a beefed up center column (1.95" up from 1.375"); threaded post (1" diameter up from ¾"); leg screws (½" diameter up from 3⁄8"); and large diameter fluted speed screw – all made from high grade stainless steel to withstand a lifetime of abuse. All knob controls and handwheel are machined from aluminum then anodized or powder coated to provide a durable grip surface for all adjustments. Topping Perfection The Sinclair Competition Rest is completed with our Benchrest Top with new lockable forend stop assembly. Our Benchrest Top accepts both Edgewood and Protektor front bags in sporter, varmint, and benchrest configurations. The new lockable forend stop unit is adjustable for length (fore-aft), height, and cant. Our benchrest top is both NBRSA and IBS approved for competition shooting. The Sinclair Competition Rest is also available with our All-Purpose Top which features our updated Sinclair designed Edgewood Bag, easy adjust lockable bag ears and new forend stop. This top is an excellent choice for all Rimfire Benchrest competitions, particularly Sporter Rifle Class, as well as those wishing to attain the highest level of accuracy from all of their rifles. Accessories The Sinclair Competition Rest includes mounting holes for aftermarket accessories you may wish to entertain. Such as our Port Level Ammo Block which enables the shooter to adjust their tray of 20 rounds of PPC or BR wherever needed. Move it close to your rifle port for fast shooting.
The Sinclair Competition Shooting Rest is a result of our staff and our customer’s years of shooting experience on the firing line, and in the field. We’ve incorporated the best design ideas, materials, and craftsmanship to present you with a shooting platform that rivals any windage rest available today. Whether you’re competing in a benchrest discipline, F-Class, or wringing the most accuracy from your favorite shooting rig, the Sinclair Competition Rest offers the most versatile fit, function, and features in one complete package. NOTE: You will need to order a front bag in addition to the rest. We recommend the Protector Leather/Cordura or the Edgewood Standard Front Bags. Heavy and Compact The Sinclair Competition Rest’s foundation begins with a one inch, solid steel base plate with a durable granite powder coat finish. This enables us to achieve a massive unit – over 30 pounds - with the lowest center of gravity, combined with a footprint that’s no larger than other tripod rests currently on the market. It’s nearly twice as heavy as our closest competitor. Mobile Most shooting rests by design, are awkward and difficult to manage and maneuver. We solved this by machining a carry handle into the base plate for easy transport, making the Sinclair Competition Rest one of the most mobile units available,in spite of its enormous weight. No tacky looking handles or impossible two-arm lift methods are needed. Effortless Operation The Sinclair Competition Rest has the windage operation built directly into the base plate. It incorporates dual sets of twin tapered roller bearings for an effortless, non-binding windage operation. The oversized windage control knob is positioned near the rear speed screw where simultaneous one-handed adjustment is easily achievable. Nearly four feet of windage adjustment is offered at 100 yards – enough for any bench shooting discipline. The oversized, fluted handwheel also offers smooth vertical adjustment with the aid of a thrust bearing. A non-windage-adjustable model is available for shooters who prefer to adjust windage off the rear bag or do not have a need for the windage adjustable base block. Ambidextrous Design The unique construction of this windage unit platform enables an entirely ambidextrous set-up for right or left handed shooters. The post, center column, controls and windage adjustment disassemble and reassemble on the opposite side, for a completely mirrored, left hand use. Hardware for Hard Wear The Sinclair Competition Rest includes upgraded hardware: a beefed up center column (1.95" up from 1.375"); threaded post (1" diameter up from ¾"); leg screws (½" diameter up from 3⁄8"); and large diameter fluted speed screw – all made from high grade stainless steel to withstand a lifetime of abuse. All knob controls and handwheel are machined from aluminum then anodized or powder coated to provide a durable grip surface for all adjustments. Topping Perfection The Sinclair Competition Rest is completed with our Benchrest Top with new lockable forend stop assembly. Our Benchrest Top accepts both Edgewood and Protektor front bags in sporter, varmint, and benchrest configurations. The new lockable forend stop unit is adjustable for length (fore-aft), height, and cant. Our benchrest top is both NBRSA and IBS approved for competition shooting. The Sinclair Competition Rest is also available with our All-Purpose Top which features our updated Sinclair designed Edgewood Bag, easy adjust lockable bag ears and new forend stop. This top is an excellent choice for all Rimfire Benchrest competitions, particularly Sporter Rifle Class, as well as those wishing to attain the highest level of accuracy from all of their rifles. Accessories The Sinclair Competition Rest includes mounting holes for aftermarket accessories you may wish to entertain. Such as our Port Level Ammo Block which enables the shooter to adjust their tray of 20 rounds of PPC or BR wherever needed. Move it close to your rifle port for fast shooting.
SPECS- Weight: 30 lbs., Height Adjustment: 5" to 10", Footprint Front to Rear: 13", Footprint Right to Left: 11 3/4, Windage Adj. @ 100 yds: 60".
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Customer ratings for SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL BENCHREST COMPETITION SHOOTING REST
Number of ratings: 11
From brownells.com: 11
Average rating: 4.6
SINCLAIR COMPETITION SHOOTING REST BR(03/03/2011)
I shoot IBS and F class 1000 yard sanctioned matches and this is the best rest, by far, I have ever used. Everything to be said about this rest has to be good. Since its a new product all the shooters has to check it out and I'm sure you will sell several from my showing this one off.
Rock Solid(11/04/2011)
This is a fantastic rest. Rock Solid, easy to setup and adjust. It's heavy and has a low center of gravity. I love it!
Fast, smooth, and solid(30/05/2011)
I am using this rest for IBS short range score shooting with occasional informal group shoots. I have found the operation of the windage and elevation to be very smooth and without lash. The handwheel can raise the center post with the locking screw tightened, but there is no appreciable movement in the top when the screw is tightened. I find that my shooting position is disturbed far less (virtually not at all) over the GenII rest I had shot previously. I have found the 30lb heft a non-issue with regard to mobility (just make sure that speed screw is moved up or your thigh will have a nice hole in it when using the integral handle!). I am very satisfied with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking to purchase a quality windage type rest. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is that the thread pitch on the "feet" screws is a bit too fine, and the windage screw is not precision ground like the speed screw (picking nits)...would this change my performance probably not, but there are other rests that have precision ground screws and it's all about competition.
Outstanding for F-class(21/09/2011)
I received my new rest at 5:00 on Friday and took it to my local Mid-range match at 7:00 on Saturday. By the end of the day I had surpassed my personal best and shot a 596-21. This rest is so much easier to use than my "tripod" style windage rest it's almost like cheating. It's super smooth and you can control elevation and windage at the same time with one hand. At first I thought there wouldn't be enough elevation to use with my high rear bag but there was plenty. My only (minor) gripe is that it is difficult to see how much windage is dialed in when setting up the rest. We only have 5 minutes of prep time in F-class and there is a lot to do. If I could tell at a glance if the windage is full right or left it could have saved a lot of time getting it into place on the ground. I plan to add some markers of my own in the near future. I was skeptical about paying this much for a rest but now that I have it I feel it is worth every cent!
perfect rest for IBS & NBRSA matches(01/06/2012)
I bought this rest after trying a friend's. This rest is steady & it makes shooting Varmint for score easier. My scores have gone up.
Sinclair needs to list an extra top with hand wheel as an option. This would make switching from 3" bags to 2 1/4" bags very easy between relays.
Sinclair Competition Shooting Rest(04/07/2012)
This rest is an extremely well made piece of machinery. The fit and finish of all the parts is evidenced by the ease of assembly. I would call this rest a precision instrument. I'm glad I bought it!
Very good shooting rest(15/03/2013)
I use this rest in Competition, what's great about it , everything, it is heavy and stays in place, the adjustment are great really make it easy to get on target and stay there. I had considered a Farley, but I am really glad I bought the Sinclair, best thing I save $300
Good job Sinclair!
Great Rest for the Money!!(28/09/2013)
I use the Sinclair rest to sight in my rifles. At the range, I use lest than 10 rounds to get less than two inch groups at 300 yards. Shooters ask if they can use my rest, I politely say no. I tell them where I purchased it and continue with my shooting. Very easy to transport to the range from the car or house to the car. Well thought out Sinclair! Great rest could not ask for better. Liked the Sinclair Competition Rest so much, that I purchased the Sinclair Heavy Varmint Rest.
Competition Shooting Rest(20/07/2010)
I had the furtune of trying a number of other high end adjustable front rests prior to purchasing the Sinclair. I have come to expect tight tolerences and great performance from Sinclair products and this rest is a joy to use, it is very stable, holds point of aim, and has exceptionally smooth windage and elevation adjustments. I didn't try every rest prior to purchasing this one but I don't think there is a better product in the same price range.
form and function no need to spend more(19/12/2010)
I was looking for a rest to be used in short range benchrest score competition. I needed it to be solid, easy to use, and mobile. I had been using the Gen II sinclair rest before and found this unit to be superior. The windage knob is well placed and and a quick 1/2-3/4 turn and you are on the record bull from the sighter. My shooting position is not disturbed, and I can make fine adjustments to both windage and elevation simultaneously. The only issue I have so far is that the center column cannot be locked down well enough so that movement of the handwheel will still raise the top despite the locking screw being tightened. there does not appear to be any movement in the top when shooting, but I feel that it should be able to be locked down better. The speed screw works well and does not have the chatter when moving up and down that my previous speed screw had. The forend stop will hit the handwheel at the very lowest position. A delrin washer would be an easy fix to this issue and should be considered for future models.
Great product(19/04/2013)
I use this front rest for everything from Pama style target rifles to my light hunting rifles. The rest is very solid, has a great range of adjustment and has excellent fine windage and elevation adjustment controls. The only real fault is the fore end stop, it's too high for most of my sporting rifles and contacts the barrel before the fore end sits down on the front bag.