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Hey team,

I'm looking for some pointers for getting started in PRS in BC. I've always been interested in the sport I just haven't had the gear / free time until recently. I've also got two buddies that have the gear and are super interested in getting involved.

The three of us shoot a fair amount of trap and semi auto rifles but are new to long range. We've been making out way through Ryan Cleckners long range shooting hand book but are looking for the next intermediate step before going to a real match...
Wondering if there's anyone running long range courses in BC or some of you that would simply like to go out to the range and give some pointers to us. We're located in the Okanagan but don't mind travelling.

As far as gear goes we've all got dedicated long range guns in 308 and 300wm. Pretty sure all out scopes are in mils including the spotting scope one of us has. I personally don't have a spotter, tripod or bags get. But plan on getting those things this winter.

Thanks in advance,

Net
 
Hi Net.
Are you on facebook?
There is a BCPRL orgnaization that hosts events in BC, rimfire and centerfire. I think they mostly announce their activity on facebook.
 
adamg said:
Hi Net.
Are you on facebook?
There is a BCPRL orgnaization that hosts events in BC, rimfire and centerfire. I think they mostly announce their activity on facebook.
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I will have to dust off my FB account and check that out, thanks!
 
Grantmac said:
Rimfire is a good way to learn the intricacies of stage planning and positional shooting, plus just a fun time.
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I had a ruger precision rimfire for a short period of time. Kinda regretting selling it but from what I recall using that gun would put me in the most competitive division... I'll look at getting another .22, thanks!
 
BCPRL has a FB page.
The most active place for Canadian discussion of rimfire PRS is 'Canadian Rimfire Precision Series Group' group.
Another FB group to check out is 'Heffley creek gun club' . I think that is a physical shooting range, and they host some PRS-style activities.
 
NetRideR said:
I had a ruger precision rimfire for a short period of time. Kinda regretting selling it but from what I recall using that gun would put me in the most competitive division... I'll look at getting another .22, thanks!
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RPR just fits into base class, can be difficult to find one which shoots well however.
I'd say just get an open gun like a B14R and run with the big dogs. Having similar ergonomics to your big rifle is worth it.
 
Where in Ok valley? Joe Rich has a bunch of rimfire matches through the year.

For centerfire, Merritt, Kamloops and Heffley Creek are where the matches will be. BCPRL, CRPS, Heffley club (not sure what they go by)

Lots of PRS matches with rimfire outnumbering centerfire by quite a bit.

let me know if you have questions

Jerry
 
If you're on Facebook, you can give the "SkAB PRC" group a follow as well. We don't post a ton of BC stuff on there, but there's lots of good shooters in the group who will gladly answer any questions you may have. Feel free to shoot me a PM anytime too.

You mentioned an intermediate step before going to a match. In my opinion, if you're looking to get into PRS shooting, the best thing you can do is go to a match as soon as possible. You will learn more in 1 day than you would in 6 months practicing alone or reading on the internet. Just show up with a good attitude, a mag fed rifle with dope out to 1000-1200 yards, and a bipod. Just tell your squad mates that you're a new shooter. Everyone I've met in this sport will let a new shooter borrow any other piece of gear you may need.
 
Just get out and shoot a match. Don't worry too much about trying to get prepared for one, because no matter what you do you won't truly be ready.

Show up prepared to have a good time, and don't have any expectations on where to finish. It's going to be a learning experience, most likely a humbling one. However nothing prepares you for a PRS style match than shooting one. Once you shoot one, you'll get a better understanding of what gear you may need and what to practice.

I would stick to short action cartridges if you can, but if all you and/or your buddies have is LA magnums, you can shoot with those as well. Just not ideal. Preferably you will have a detachable mag system and 10 round mags. Know your dope - preferably to a 1,000 or more yards if you can.

And just go from there.
 
kthomas said:
Just get out and shoot a match. Don't worry too much about trying to get prepared for one, because no matter what you do you won't truly be ready.

Show up prepared to have a good time, and don't have any expectations on where to finish. It's going to be a learning experience, most likely a humbling one. However nothing prepares you for a PRS style match than shooting one. Once you shoot one, you'll get a better understanding of what gear you may need and what to practice.

I would stick to short action cartridges if you can, but if all you and/or your buddies have is LA magnums, you can shoot with those as well. Just not ideal. Preferably you will have a detachable mag system and 10 round mags. Know your dope - preferably to a 1,000 or more yards if you can.

And just go from there.
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Good advice, thanks! Just gotta figure out dope and find a place where I can shoot out past 400m.

I picked up a 110 precision in 308 simply due to the price and availability of 308. Eventually I plan on selling it and getting a similar rifle in 6.5 or 6cm, likely once I have the means to reload and do load development. I did pre order a 2020 waypoint in 6.5cm. It's more of a hunting rifle than a comp gun though...
 
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