Most shooters spend thousands on rifles and optics, but overlook one thing they can’t replace: their hearing. I asked the top 200 PRS pros what ear protection they trust on the line. From $50 budget muffs to $2,000 custom-molded in-ears, some clear favorites stood out. You might rethink what’s in your range bag after this.

Which cartridge are the best PRS shooters quietly betting their seasons on, and why did one hit a record share among pros this year? I polled the top 200 shooters, crunched velocities, SDs, and case capacities, and asked champions to weigh in. One mid-capacity workhorse still rules, yet a 25 caliber nearly ties it at the very top. See how the Dasher, GT, 25x47, and 25 Creed stack up, and why the 6.5 Creedmoor refuses to fade – and 3 top pros explain the tradeoffs. Dive into the numbers!

The 6mm has long been the king of PRS, but is its reign slipping? But my new survey reveals the 25 caliber has surged in popularity, especially among those finishing near the top. Could it be the new favorite of the pros, or just a short-term trend? The data might surprise you.

Think you have to reload to shoot tiny groups at 1,000 yards? Think again. Several top 25 PRS shooters trust factory ammo! We break down exactly which brands, SDs, group sizes, and costs, side-by-side. From 4 fps SDs to $1.80/round options, here’s your definitive guide to the best long range ammo. You might rethink your next ammo order after seeing this!

A clean run under 45 seconds? It’s rare - but not impossible. I analyzed hundreds of shooter times across the newest PRS Skills Stage options to uncover what’s fast, what’s average, and what might win you a $3,600 scope. See how your time stacks up!

Does ultra-consistent ammo really give you an edge in PRS matches? For the first time ever, SD data was captured from every shooter at a major match. The data told a story no one expected! One guy had an SD of 69.8 and still finished 13th. Another had a 3.1 and didn’t crack the top 50. This breakdown of real match data just might flip what you thought you knew about SDs and performance.

The PRS has exploded - from a small grassroots series to over 13,000 active competitors and growing worldwide. But it’s not just bigger - it’s way more competitive! The targets are smaller, the stages are harder, and ties for 1st are becoming common. If you haven’t followed it closely, the numbers will surprise you. One chart in this article says it all ...

When 63% of the best long-range shooters agree on something, it’s worth paying attention. We dug into the match ammo of the top 200 PRS competitors to find out what rifle primers they’re using – and what that reveals about performance and consistency. Find out what sets the top shooters apart and whether your load is leaving performance on the table.

Could your choice of powder be causing unexpected misses? We’ve all heard about powder temperature sensitivity, but how much does it really matter? I put two of the most trusted powders—Varget and H4350—to the test across a 100° temperature range to find out. The results? Not what I expected! I also share a list of the most temperature-stable powders from a team of engineers that has fired 100,000+ rounds testing in a lab. Check out the results and see what they mean for your shooting.

Your rifle powder could be sabotaging your groups—and you might not even realize it. A retired ballistic engineer exposes hidden performance killers and shares three critical factors that impact group size. Learn key insights (including a surprising tip about baby cereal?!) that could help you streamline your load development and get match-winning precision faster.