Hunter Benchrest was started at our club in 2004 after we lost our 500 meter Silhouette range to an inspection. Our score shooting has evolved due to equipment race issues. Initially there was varmint Hunter for small case capacity .222 etc and Hunter which was 70% moose and deer rifles. When a few had true BR rifles built, Open class was created to stop the crying when the Factory guns got puppy stomped by the BR guns. Open class is for guns that don't conform with NBRSA Hunter rules. The first 6ppc was shot in competition in Kenora in August 2008 after we witnessed the Western Canadian Nationals in Selkirk. The 6ppc has totally dominated open class. The 6ppc is the shortcut to shooting a clean target. So we have 3 classes, VH for the gopher guns, Hunter for the factory meat guns, and Open for bring it on, we'll kick your butt with a 6ppc. There is a second 30 BR that might be ready next spring. Scoring is best edge with the X dot used to settle ties between the 6ppc's. Scoring the X dot as a point would make it easier score targets. And as Calvin mentioned, the 100 yard score target is pretty tough for a factory hunting rifle at 100 meters.
Dwayne