PRS rifle tripod- mandatory or optional?

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I see rifles, cf and rf, clamped into tripods for various stages. Is this a matter of needing a high support or a stability/accuracy assist?
Another pricy accessory I'd like to get by without if possible, have always shot from improvised positions when out and about, the tripod looks maybe like a huge burden
 
boxhitch said:
Looking forward in time here

I see rifles, cf and rf, clamped into tripods for various stages. Is this a matter of needing a high support or a stability/accuracy assist?
Another pricy accessory I'd like to get by without if possible, have always shot from improvised positions when out and about, the tripod looks maybe like a huge burden
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I bought a basic Vortex tripod to shoot a 22 Hunter (field match). In Rimfire PRS most shooters use it for rear support, but if the match director requires deployment in the clock it’s not such a good deal. The rear support benefits are real, but practicing sound positions negates a lot of the perceived advantage. Unless the stage requires only one position, I find putting a bag on top instead of locking in to be a better rest.
 
So rear support when front is on a barricade or prop of sort?
I've seem vids of others that are forward-weighted to balance and clamped in forward of magazine, as a single support
 
Definitely not required equipment. Go to your first matches without one. Borrow one if you need one from someone on your squad. Very rare that a stage requires you to supply your own tripod.

Tripods get far more use by the spotters doing spotting, than for shooters doing shooting.

You might eventually buy one.
 
boxhitch said:
So rear support when front is on a barricade or prop of sort?
I've seem vids of others that are forward-weighted to balance and clamped in forward of magazine, as a single support
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Yes, although like Adam says, rarely required because that would make the pool of eligible competitors too small.
 
Tripods aren't necessary for PRS-type matches although they do make spotting easier. Most matches will provide a tripod if it is necessary for a stage. Tripods are a necessity for field-type matches though but that's another kettle of fish.
 
Thanks for the replies, just learning what I can behind the keyboard
I've seen a heavy forward-weighted gun do pretty good off of a few props with no extra support and wondered the value of such a heavy setup, whether it might be tripod oriented

I wanted to get out to Cache Cr for the Hunter field shoot but it didn't happen
 
For lower barricades I've been known to use a rolled up shooting mat as a rear support. Can be very helpful if the barricade is wobbly.
 
For straight up PRS it's not a necessity.

In fact, I would argue that it's a detriment to newer shooters in PRS. Keep things simple, just use two bags (rear + barricade), and get really good with those. Focus on mastering that and stage strategy before adding more gear in the mix.

Some of the biggest failures I see with new people getting into PRS is using too much gear.
 
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