PRS Rifle Weight?

[LynnJr]

Is this screenshot from Mr Zant correct?

[sigstroker]

My microscope is out getting a new paint job.

[mmlook]

[smoothy8500]

Yeah, can't read the screen. Generally PRS rifles average between 18 and 22lbs. The combination of weight, low-recoiling calibers, and effective brakes allow the rifles to remain on target and spot your hits/miss.

[LynnJr]

Sorry about the tiny picture
I tried linking the page and got way too much clutter.

So most PRS rifles weigh more than most Benchrest rifles but you can hunt with a PRS rifle?
Very interesting.

[buffybuster]

PRS type rifles have gotten heavier and heavier. Initially, when there was more prone type shooting and more 308's, the rifles were about 15lbs with conventional fiberglass stocks (think M40A1/M24SWS with mag feed). Then there was more positional shooting stages and the switch to 6/6.5mm the rifles got lighter, in the 12-15lbs range with a 17lb rifle considered heavy with a mix of conventional fiberglass and some chassis. Currently the rifles seem to be back toward the heavier side with rifles going 18-20lbs shooting 6BRA/Dasher all in some chassis, to allow you to set the rifle on a improvised field position.

[NapalmCheese]

Sorry about the tiny picture
I tried linking the page and got way too much clutter.

So most PRS rifles weigh more than most Benchrest rifles but you can hunt with a PRS rifle?
Very interesting.

I mean I wouldn't...

[broadside]

My rifle is nearly 16lb without any "add-on weights" and that is light these days seems like.

[mmlook]

Sorry about the tiny picture
I tried linking the page and got way too much clutter.

So most PRS rifles weigh more than most Benchrest rifles but you can hunt with a PRS rifle?
Very interesting.

don't know anyone who hunts with their PRS match gun.

or not on purpose anyways

think of it more as an F-open gun with a brake and a magazine

[NorCalTodd]

Mine is 23 lbs with the MDT weight kit.

Heavier gun + light recoiling (6mm) caliber = Better to spot your own impacts and misses and make adjustments on-the-clock.

[DDRH]

Does PRS and/or NRL hold any matches in the Bay Area? I think I saw something for Sac Valley.

I signed up for a novice match at Avenal through practiscore, but that all went to sh it after COVID.

Want try again but not sure which one to sign up for. And I'm guessing for Novice pick the "prone"?

[mmlook]

Does PRS and/or NRL hold any matches in the Bay Area? I think I saw something for Sac Valley.

I signed up for a novice match at Avenal through practiscore, but that all went to sh it after COVID.

Want try again but not sure which one to sign up for. And I'm guessing for Novice pick the "prone"?

there's a few club level PRS style matches within a couple hours of the bay

notable ones:
Sac Valley Steel Match
Avenal Tactical Match(PRS southwest regional series)
Tahema

only Avenal offers a prone division,
and is probably the most beginner friendly.
due to the CoF, par time, and target size/distances

you just missed the July match, which was yesterday

[jimmykan]

Is this screenshot from Mr Zant correct?

Here is the full size image:

[jimmykan]

Truck axle barrels are back in fashion, eh?

If you don't have to carry the rifle for long, then 18-20 lbs seems alright.

Are there any PRS stages these days that require you to shoot standing, offhand?

I remember seeing Solomon at Angeles, he was doing hold drills with his match rifle.

Like the NRA Highpower drill: "Up. Hold (for what feels like an eternity) ... Down. Rest. Repeat."

[DDRH]

there's a few club level PRS style matches within a couple hours of the bay

notable ones:
Sac Valley Steel Match
Avenal Tactical Match(PRS southwest regional series)
Tahema

only Avenal offers a prone division,
and is probably the most beginner friendly.
due to the CoF, par time, and target size/distances

you just missed the July match, which was yesterday

How's the ~roughly 3 mile hike? My lungs and joints aren't so good. Tough to go back to the gym during these times.