Bench Rest Just what is it really?

[GaCop]

N1YDP22 that statement is untrue.
I by no means am a rich man, I am retired on a fixed income and still shoot bench rest for score. Yes I have and am building a new rifle for matches but no where near the figures you quote. Also most matches have and are open to Factory guns(separate class) and are very well suited to the Savage platform of accurate rifles right out of the box.
In the factory class you compete against like guns so it becomes your skill level not the cost of your rifle and it opens up a competetive shooting sport for all who would like to try it.

+1!