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Here is a list of PRS style matches I’m organizing in NB this year. I see this year as an intro year for PRS in NB and a chance to grow the sport out east. If you know of any other matches taking place, please let me know.

Springfield range outside of Fredericton.

22 April
10 June
19 August
23 September

COF to be finalized, but expect a 400m cold bore shot, PRS skill stage 2, a kyl, and a couple barricade stages using whatever I can find on the range.

RNBRA events using CFB Gagetown

06 May
Rescheduled to 21 October

On edit: The use of Argus range was not approved. I’m trying for a different range on base and will update when I have more info.

The COF is still tbd, but will be similar to what I listed for the Springfield matches. No sighters, no wind flags, but I will likely give ranges. The cof will be challenging, but will be shootable by newer shooters.

Edit: please arrive with your rifle zeroed. I don’t plan to zero before the match. I plan to start the matches with a cold bore shot.


If you know anybody talking about PRS out east, please pass the info on.
 
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nbmonte said:
Here is a list of PRS style matches I’m organizing in NB this year. I see this year as an intro year for PRS in NB and a chance to grow the sport out east. If you know of any other matches taking place, please let me know.

Springfield range outside of Fredericton.

22 April
10 June
19 August
23 September

COF to be finalized, but expect a 400m cold bore shot, PRS skill stage 2, a kyl, and a couple barricade stages using whatever I can find on the range.

RNBRA events using CFB Gagetown

06 May
14 October

I’ve requested Argus Range for these shoots and am 99% sure the range request has been approved. As with any military range, this can change at any time.

The COF is still tbd, but will be similar to what I listed for the Springfield matches. No sighters, no wind flags, but I will likely give ranges. The cof will be challenging, but will be shootable by newer shooters.


If you know anybody talking about PRS out east, please pass the info on.
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Totally new to PRS style shooting, but very interested in getting involved. Can you explain "PRS skill stage 2, a kyl, and a couple barricade stages"? I get that barricades are pretty self explanatory, but would appreciate explanation of the skill stage 2 and a kyl.

As well, what is the minimum kit list required to shoot the match? I'd love to try a match, but I don't want to register and show up missing "must have" items.

Thanks in advance for any and all help.
 
Not to put words in nbmonte mouth but here is the PRS 2018 rulebook https://ww w.precisionrifleseries.com/static/media/uploads/prs_rules.pdf.

Good place to start if you are considering any kind of PRS style shooting. Includes PRS skill stages.

Local MD's particularly in Club or non sanctioned matches may modify rules to suite local range requirements.
 
Certainly sounds like it could be a lot of fun! I would certainly try to make the trip over, might make a camping weekend out of it as well!
 
I’ve had a few questions and I’ll try and answer them as best I can. As longbow mentioned, it would be helpful to scan the rule book. I don’t plan to follow them too closely, but it doesn’t hurt to know what they say. At the very least, they describe the skills stages.

I plan to post the course of fire (cof) when I finalize it.


I want beginners to come out to these matches. We all started somewhere and if you’re interested, most of us (including me), will be new to prs style matches this year in NB. I plan to run them as beginner/intermediate matches as best I can. Almost everyone who comes out this year will be new to prs matches, including the range staff. I don’t plan to make any of the stages hard, but if you’ve never shot off a barricade, some of them could be difficult. The stages will have a mix of 1.5 moa ~ 3 moa targets.

A kyl stage is a know your limits stage. There are a couple ways I may run it. Either targets big to small at a set range, or targets near to far. Start with the easy one and gets harder.

The prs skills stage I’m planning on using is shot off a barricade at a 10” plate @400m. I think it’s skills stage 2, but I might have got them mixed up. Look up the one with the 10” plate at 400m and it describes the barricade with dimensions.

The barricade description is vague because I don’t know what they’ll be yet. I’ve used 45 gal drums in the past. It could be almost anything.

I don’t have a minimum kit list, because I want you to show up and shoot. We’ll find a way to make it work. Tactical teacher has a nice kit list in his pr threads if you’re looking for inspiration.

Having said that there’s lots of stuff you can bring and I’ll mention some of it. The most important thing to bring is an accurate zero. I’ll edit the original post, but I’m not planning on zeroing before the match. I like to start with a cold bore shot to test the shooter and their rig.
Water, snacks, warm jacket, and bug spray. These ranges can be cold in the spring, or have a few bugs.
Bipod and rear bag. That’s really all you need, and if you don’t have a rear bag I’ve got extras.
If you’ve got a spotting scope, bring it. It’s good to have extras.

I’ll reread this post tomorrow and see what I need to add.
 
To echo nbmonte, I am by no means an expert but some observations from 2 years now at the Meaford Long Range Steel Challenge PRS Match
Bring what you got and shoot. Don't let not having the latest wizz bang caliber stop you. I actually placed better with .308 than my 6.5 x 47. I was simply more familiar with the rifle and the caliber.
Shoot a match before you run out and buy a bunch of crap.(Ask me how I know). This will much better inform your purchases. It is far to easy to get caught up in fads and an arms race in this sport if you are not careful. Folks are great and will lend you stuff.
As much as possible have a rock solid 100m/y zero and ideally a well chronographed load. Use one of the many free Ballistic Calculators to develop a decent elevation and wind chart or have good dope.
Unless you have done a lot of positional work prepared to be humbled initially. If your fundamentals are solid it gets better quickly
Learn and practice wind reading
Support nbmonte and kiss the range staff's feet, he is taking on a huge task. These matches are a large load on the organizers
 
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What is the recommended or popular PRS rear bag? In the very least I figure I should get one of those to start. I don't think that my Protektor rear bag for bench shooting would work well on the move... Please correct me if I'm wrong...
 
Slug870 said:
What is the recommended or popular PRS rear bag? In the very least I figure I should get one of those to start. I don't think that my Protektor rear bag for bench shooting would work well on the move... Please correct me if I'm wrong...
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I would look into TAB gear rear bag or STR8 Laced bag
 
Tony1320 said:
I would look into TAB gear rear bag or STR8 Laced bag
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Thank you for your suggestions. It would appear that there are many, many options out there with different sizes, straps, shapes etc. Hard for a noob to choose what he/she might need for their first match!
 
I still like bunny ear bags with a light fill for a rear bag. I find them steadier than a can type. It’s all personal preference.

Match fees for the Springfield matches are $10 for FRSA members and $15 for non members.

Match fees for the RNBRA matches at gagetown are $15 for RNBRA members and $20 for non members. I need to clarify fees for other PRA’s.

I don’t have a finalized round count for the matches, but I’m guessing a minimum of 60. I would bring 75-100 to cover the odd miss.

Any other questions please ask.
 
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