If not, climb out from under that rock and let me introduce you.
Precision Rifle Series (PRS) competition originated as a way of testing equipment and skills engaging long-range targets.
They were most likely hunters, or LE/military snipers, or wanna-be snipers.
Rob has discovered the fun of competing in PRS (Precision Rifle Series) competition, and is shown here with a customized SAINT rifle.
And like in any sport, these rifle aficionados eventually wanted to see who was the best.
Basically, whatever opportunities were lying around.
But then something changed.
The new PRS “Gas Gun” division allows for semi-auto rifles like these SAINT rifles.
These guys told their friends.
And they in turn told their friends, and so on and so on.
Next time I am going to beat so and so!
Rob has found that he really enjoys the improvisation required in PRS shooting.
And hence, formal PRS (which stands for Precision Rifle Series) competition began.
And at the PRS matches, you gotta be ready for anything.
Distances Ive encountered range from 100 to 1,050 yards.
Like I said, be ready for anything.
I love the challenges, the equipment and the camaraderie.
What dont I love?
The positions can sometimes be very challenging for me.
And Its odd for me to be at a match and not be a contender.
Im working on changing that, though.
Slowly, Im becoming more accurate and more stable.
Maybe even a tiny bit more flexible.
But now, its also getting even more interesting for me.
Recently, PRS (as run by PRS) added a division called Gas Gun.
And I get that.
I have shot, except for a couple of occasions, bolt guns myself.
I currently have a few different bolt guns and can confirm that they shoot extremely well.
With the new Gas Gun division there is now a proper home in PRS just for these guns.
So now I have a new platform to experiment with, and my wife couldnt be more excited!
Without excuses they are pretty cool Gas Gun or no Gas Gun division.
I started my builds with standard Springfield SAINT rifles.
Long and Heavy
Increased velocity and heavier overall gun weight are big advantages in PRS shooting.
Mobility and portability are less important.
This makes it easier to spot your own shots.
Im very thankful for my buddy Greg Hamiltons advice in this endeavor.
Change other things as you see fit.
Stocks for example are such a personal item, that whatever you like is good with me.
I have LuthAR and Magpul stocks on my PRS SAINT rifles.
Not required, but very nice to have.
Cry about it once and benefit forever.
Some say that the scope may be more important than the rifle, and I often agree with that.
I have to admit that I am spoiled and have started the optics game from the top.
I use Nightforce, and my favorite scope is their ATACR 7-35 x 56 F1.
It is beyond good.
I think it actually purifies the air between me and the target.
I can see everything perfectly in that scope.
Conclusion
And thats about it!
So get a rifle and optic, get out into PRS, and have some fun.
I know I am!
This is the first entry in a two-part series by Rob Leatham on PRS.
