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Benchrest shooters know their equipment. They know their load, their seating depth, their scope, and the wind conditions on their home range. What trips people up — particularly those new to IBS-sanctioned competition, or clubs setting up a match for the first time — is the target selection.
If you’re new to benchrest, think of it as the next level of precision rifle shooting — a discipline focused entirely on accuracy at distance, with specific equipment rules and competition formats that differ from standard NRA rifle matches.
IBS (International Benchrest Shooters) uses two distinct target formats: Hunter Rifle (HR) and Benchrest (BR). They’re scored differently, used at different distances, and not interchangeable. Add in rimfire targets and the red vs. black print question, and the catalog can feel more complicated than it needs to be.
National Target is the licensed IBS manufacturer. We make every target in this guide to official IBS specifications. Here’s how to find the right one.
Before getting into specific targets, it helps to understand the two formats.
Hunter Rifle (HR) competitions are scored by points — like NRA rifle targets, each shot earns a score based on where it lands within defined rings. Hunter Rifle rules are designed to be accessible to shooters using standard hunting-style equipment, with fewer restrictions on stock, caliber, and weight than the Benchrest class.
Benchrest (BR) competitions are scored by group size — the goal is to put all shots as close together as possible, and the winner is determined by measuring the center-to-center distance of the widest two holes. Benchrest rules are strict on equipment, and the targets reflect that: they’re designed for measuring groups precisely, not for point scoring.
If you’re running a Hunter Rifle match, order HR targets. If you’re running a group-shooting Benchrest match, order BR targets. They are not substitutes for each other.
The IBS 100 YD HR is the official score target for IBS Hunter Rifle competition at 100 yards. Printed in red on 12″ × 19″ heavyweight paper with a large ~13″ diameter bull — the red print is the current IBS standard, chosen for visibility at distance and speed of scoring during timed relays.
Best for: IBS Hunter Rifle score matches at 100 yards
Sheet size: 12″ × 19″
Print: Red
Pack: 100 sheets
Price: $31.90
The IBS 200 YD HR is the official Hunter Rifle score target for 200-yard competition. Scaled appropriately for the longer distance, with the same red print format as the 100-yard version.
Best for: IBS Hunter Rifle score matches at 200 yards
Print: Red
Pack: 100 sheets
Price: $34.93
The IBS 300 YD HR covers the longest standard Hunter Rifle distance. At 19.5″ × 31″, it’s a large-format target designed to account for the wider shot dispersion typical at 300 yards while keeping the red scoring rings clearly readable.
Best for: IBS Hunter Rifle score matches at 300 yards
Sheet size: ~19.5″ × 31″
Print: Red
Pack: 50 sheets
Price: $42.90
Benchrest targets are a different animal. Rather than a single large scoring bull, they feature multiple small aiming bulls arranged on the sheet — shooters fire a group at each bull, and the groups are measured for size. The tighter the group, the better the score.
The IBS 100 YD BR is the official group-shooting target for 100-yard IBS Benchrest competition. Multiple small bulls per sheet on heavyweight paper — the stock is critical here, as a clean, precise hole is essential for accurate group measurement.
Best for: IBS Benchrest group-shooting at 100 yards
Pack: 100 sheets
Price: $20.90
The IBS 200 YD BR scales the format for 200-yard Benchrest competition. Same multi-bull layout, sized appropriately for the longer distance.
Best for: IBS Benchrest group-shooting at 200 yards
Pack: 100 sheets
Price: $20.90
The IBS 300 YD BR covers 300-yard Benchrest competition. Printed in red for improved visibility at longer distances.
Best for: IBS Benchrest group-shooting at 300 yards
Print: Red
Pack: 100 sheets
Price: $40.70
The IBS 600 YD BR is for long-range Benchrest at 600 yards — the longest standard IBS Benchrest distance outside of 1000-yard competition. Printed in red.
Best for: IBS Benchrest group-shooting at 600 yards
Print: Red
Pack: 100 sheets
Price: $59.40
The IBS 1000 YD BR is the official target for 1000-yard IBS Benchrest competitions — the most demanding distance in the discipline. Heavy stock, large format, designed to hold up under outdoor conditions at extreme range.
Best for: IBS Benchrest group-shooting at 1000 yards Pack: 100 sheets | Price: $113.30
The IBS 50 YD RF RED is the official IBS rimfire target for 50-yard competition, introduced in 2023 with red print for improved shot visibility. Printed on 14″ × 18″ heavyweight tagboard, the robust stock was specifically chosen to lie flat, staple cleanly, and resist buckling during match conditions.
The red print makes a meaningful difference at 50 yards, where spotting impacts quickly between relays matters. This is the current IBS-mandated format for 50-yard rimfire matches.
Best for: IBS 50-yard rimfire Benchrest competition
Sheet size: 14″ × 18″
Print: Red
Pack: 100 sheets
Price: $41.75
The IBS 50 YD RF GREEN is an alternative print color for the same 50-yard rimfire format. Check your specific match rules. Some clubs and venues specify which color is required.
Best for: 50-yard rimfire where green print is specified
Pack: 100 sheets
Price: $35.75
The IBS 100 YD RF extends rimfire competition to 100 yards. Printed in red, heavyweight stock.
Best for: IBS 100-yard rimfire Benchrest competition
Print: Red
Pack: 100 sheets
Price: $65.34
| Target | Distance | Format | Pack | |
| IBS 100 YD HR | 100 yd | Hunter Rifle (scored) | Red | 100 |
| IBS 200 YD HR | 200 yd | Hunter Rifle (scored) | Red | 100 |
| IBS 300 YD HR | 300 yd | Hunter Rifle (scored) | Red | 50 |
| IBS 100 YD BR | 100 yd | Benchrest (group) | — | 100 |
| IBS 200 YD BR | 200 yd | Benchrest (group) | — | 100 |
| IBS 300 YD BR | 300 yd | Benchrest (group) | Red | 100 |
| IBS 600 YD BR | 600 yd | Benchrest (group) | Red | 100 |
| IBS 1000 YD BR | 1000 yd | Benchrest (group) | — | 100 |
| IBS 50 YD RF RED | 50 yd | Rimfire | Red | 100 |
| IBS 50 YD RF GREEN | 50 yd | Rimfire | Green | 100 |
| IBS 100 YD RF | 100 yd | Rimfire | Red | 100 |
IBS targets are sold in packs of 50 or 100 depending on the target. For match directors planning a full season, ordering in advance is recommended — our Maryland facility ships direct, but allow 2–3 weeks for larger club orders ahead of your match calendar.
Club and volume buyers can register for discounts directly on the site.
If you’re setting up a new IBS program and aren’t sure which targets your format requires, contact us. We’ve been the licensed IBS manufacturer for decades and can point you to the right spec.