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Attention, precision rifle shooters! The 2024 PRS rules have just dropped, bringing with them some exciting updates to the PRS Skills Stages and the PRS barricade. Wondering what’s new? Look no further! In this quick read, we’ll walk you through the key changes and unveil the 3 new options match directors can now choose from for this standardized stage that you’ll see at every two-day PRS match. Dive in and stay in the know!

A ton of people have asked me for an update on my 100-yard underground range that I recently built. I published an article a couple of years ago that shared my plans and what I’d done so far, and I asked my readers for input on how to finish it out. I changed quite a bit based on those comments. This article will give you a complete walk-through of what it’s like today. Now that it’s up and running, I’d love to hear your suggestions for experiments I should run! Please leave your ideas in the comments!

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Discover a wealth of shooting tips and match strategy in this exclusive article with two-time PRS champion Austin Orgain. This invaluable content provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a top pro shooter—this is a must-read for anyone serious about rifle matches. What did his training look like as he rose quickly through the ranks? If he had 50 rounds before a match, what would he practice? How does he manage the mental game? Does he watch for trace, bullet splash, or both? What % of shots does he see and correct for at a match? Does he ever free recoil? ... and much more!

Just a few hours ago, Andy Slade took 1st place at the 2023 Armageddon Gear Cup, winning the $30,000 prize! Clay Blackketter won $5,000 for winning Day 1 & 2 of the competition, plus another $7,000 for coming in 2nd place on the final day of shooting. Keith Baker finished in 3rd. Congrats to those guys and the rest of the competitors! The AG Cup is a unique, 3-day precision rifle match featuring the biggest cash payouts of the year. Tom Fuller, owner of Armageddon Gear, has designed the AG Cup to run very different than other Precision Rifle Series ...

Austin Orgain, a two-time PRS champion, shares an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into his reloading process, revealing the components, equipment, and techniques that have helped contribute to his success. He shares complete load data for his 6 Dasher, 25 GT, and 25x47, plus his full reloading workflow and load development process. Additionally, he mentions collaborating with Clay Blackketter, another PRS champion, to streamline their ammunition for consistent performance. If you’re looking to improve your precision rifle shooting, Austin Orgain’s insights and techniques provide valuable guidance for loading match ammo.

The PRS Season Finale wrapped up today, and we have a new PRS Overall Season Champion: Kahl Harmon! Congrats, Kahl! Kahl not only won the season finale match but was this year’s golden bullet winner. (See the 2023 PRS Season Finale Match results and scores) Here are the top 25 overall from the final 2023 PRS season rankings for the Open Division: Well done to Morgun King, Andy Slade, Austin Orgain, and others who also had a phenomenal season. All of the names on that chart are absolutely among the very best riflemen in the world. Great season, fellas! Your ...

Austin Orgain, a 2-time PRS champion and overall PRS points leader from the past 5-7 years, gives us an exclusive look into the contents of his backpack that he carries at a pro-level rifle match. While we often see what rifle and gear someone uses, it's a rare opportunity for a professional shooter to unpack their bag and discuss the complete inventory. In this article, Mr. Orgain not only unveils what's inside but also imparts practical tips on how he uses each item and shares his perspective on why carrying this gear improves his chances of standing on the podium once more.

This article shares what pro shooter Austin Orgain uses to calculate his ballistics (which will surprise you) and how he tests his ballistics and trues his velocity and bullet drag so his ballistic calculator lines up with his actual impacts in the field. It also covers exactly how he writes down his adjustments for elevation and wind for a PRS stage and how he uses it while he’s on the clock. This article talks directly about some of the bigger differences between a pro shooter and an amateur, so you won’t want to miss it!

Check out the custom rifle that the 2-time PRS champ uses to get in the winners circle! This article shares all of the details about Austin Orgain’s competition rifle setup. It goes way deeper than just itemizing the brands and parts. Austin shares why he chose different pieces of gear, and why he feels like it gives him the best chance of winning.