But how is it performing in the real world, in the hands of shooters and hunters?
We took our Model 2020 Waypoint up to Nebraska equipped with the Bushnell Elite Tactical XRS II scope.
These matches are centered around distance shooting and test the skills of even the best shooters.
NRL Hunter is a match designed to be different, though.
NRL matches are easier to game than NRL Hunter, and that is by design.
This limits your ability as a shooter, and it limits your rifle.
This isnt exactly the most optimal shooting environment to be lying on the ground in the prone position.
Nevertheless, we were committed to going and seeing exactly what the NRL Hunter match was all about.
The initial thought for the match came from the mind of well-known shooter Scott Saterlee.
The designer of the Nehawka match is shooter Chaz Macrander.
Where It Counts
Every stage and every target is run blind.
Every match has a holding area that is stationed 20 to 60 yards away from your shooting zone.
The targets you are shooting are black steel targets that are shaped like popular Northern America wild game.
The targets we shot were deer, antelope (pronghorn), coyote and bobcat.
So instead of going home with a trophy animal, he ended up tagging for something just for eating.
The idea behind sequential order is to build your decision making and spotting skills.
That way, the entire time you have this pressure that builds on you.
We were fortunate enough to have 25 degree temperatures and sunshine all day long.
Battling the snow was still an issue, however.
Conclusion
The NRL Hunter match is as much training as it is a game.
It, likeall rifle competitions, will truly challenge your hunting skills and your shooting skills.
But, the biggest value is just that.
We came away impressed with not only the gear, but also with the competition itself.
