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What action are you thinking of using?

My lightweight rifle has a carbon barrel, I don't tend to shoot more than 3 shots in quick succession as it's a deer rifle so it's never seeing long strings, no deviation in POI or group size. The good thing about carbon barrels is that as fast as they heat up they cool down. I've plenty of friends across the pond using them in the NRL Hunter series with zero concerns, but even then it's only an 8 shot stage if things go wrong.

Figured I’d share these 50m groups from a zero check last week before travelling to a match. Slight left to right wind but the elevation was good and that was my main concern. At some point before my Deuce arrives, I need to do a 5x5 with this rifle.

Until you're in the queue and on the list it won't happen. Your RFD putting the order in is the first step. I'm on my 4th time doing it over the past few years and it's been a godsend not worrying about lot to lot variations.

Can you get your RFD to purchase 20,000 for you at a time? I do this, pay in advance and it ensures continuity of supply of consistent ammo, whilst minimising mess about time. Usually a little turn on the tuner and away you go.

On centrefires I wouldn't be too worried about it, I dry fire my match rifle hundreds of times most weeks and have done for years.

If you like the GRS stocks the Warg offers the most flexibility for bipods and forward mounting NV/TI. I’ve been using a front mounted thermal over the weekend and it’s been good enough for me to want to thin out some of my dedicated night rifles. Regarding distance, I’ve a couple of 223’s that are more than happy at 800y, though you have to be on the ball with wind. However I’ve no experience with a short 223.

I’ve had an 18” 308 for the past 6-7 years, it works really well. I also have a 20” 6.5 Creedmoor that is an exceptional performer. Both are hunting guns and easy handling, I did put an MDT HNT26 chassis on which was a massive improvement in handling, weight and recoil.

Terry are you likely to make any of the upcoming Precision Rifle events for a meet up?

Precision Rifle Series U.K. 2023 calendar is here; https://www.precisionrifleseries-uk.com/matches/

Build it and they’ll come.

It was created to counter the “heavy, barricade bench rest, race gun” point that’s been brought up repeatedly on this thread. Let’s not kid ourselves that NRL Hunter isn’t as much of a gear race as every other competitive shooting discipline. The best shooters will always be the best shooters because they work at it. What makes a 15-22lb hill rifle different to a 15-22lb barricade bench gun? I know I’m not alone in shooting deer or other critters with a race rifle. Of the top 5 in the PRS U.K. last year all of our rifles fit that weight bracket. I hope there’s more dynamics, I’d like a go if my knee will hold up after the surgery, if not I’ll gladly RO again. Then the people giving up time so that I can shoot matches, are able to take part in matches they enjoy. I saw lots of gear taken for a walk at the dynamic. Having watched it and understanding how to efficiently shoot things. I’d pack lightweight rifle, triple pull, game changer, tripod, binos, kestrel, water and snacks. Which would only mean dropping the spotting scope from my regular kit list. Locate and range targets from the game changer on top of the tripod - Build a range card with binos and kestrel linked. Deploy triple pull, use tripod or pack for rear support and engage. The best game plan is always to keep things simple.

Sign me up, it sounds like fun! The biggest thing that appeals to me with the NRL Hunter series is the opportunity to master a lightweight rifle with a high power factor. That would be something to consider.

Like an NRL Hunter class with weight limits and a power factor? I’d like that, would it be possible to shoot race gun and stalking rifle at the same time? The PRS U.K. match calendar is on the PRS U.K. website. https://www.precisionrifleseries-uk.com/matches/

I’ve seen quite the opposite on numbers Andy, every match this year I’ve squadded with a first time shooter who’s come back and shot other events afterwards. I’ve had more conversations about starting shooting Precision Rifle last year than the year before and have seen the formation of ladies PRS group prepping for next year as well. What would you start that’s different to shake things up? The dynamic SIS wasn’t for me, for various reasons. It looked like everyone had fun whilst I was RO’ing and I recall you increased the numbers of your teddy collection. I predict 2023 will be busier again as there’s already 8 centrefire matches in the calendar and all being well at least one rimfire match per month! Personally I plan to get to as many different places as possible and shoot even more than before.

100%, on targets and props. My personal opinion is the top score wants to be 90-95%, courses should be set for the mid pack guys to be able to enjoy themselves and for new shooters be able to hit around 50%. This presents different challenges to everyone, the top guys have to make each shot count and it provides enough of a challenge to keep things interesting for the bulk of shooters. Let’s face it there’s a lot more people in it for the craic than are in it to win it. The lazy way to set a PRS course is to have wobbley props and small targets. The C2 Bisley match got that mix right, props were solid and target size appropriate. The PRS U.K. team got that mix right all through 2022. I look forward to seeing more of the same this year.

NRL Hunter is great, I'd love to have a run out with my 10lb stalking rifle. There's nothing stopping anyone shooting against open class shooters with anything, look how well young Lucas did with my 223 at the summer SIS when he was totally out gunned and at his first match. Who really cares what or where people shoot, as long as they're shooting. Merry New Year UKV, I definitely plan to shoot even more in 2023!

Happy to add that Dave is a gent to deal with and I’m jolly happy with the big blue press I purchased from him recently.

Very interested, pm inbound

Life's too short, just buy 223 specific mags they work great.

An Oryx chassis would take some beating and suits pretty much all types of shooting.

It all depends on what the intended purpose is for the new rifle?

One of my US colleagues swears by it and has been using it since late 2019. I’ve had some on back order for a while as it not a popular mainstream cartridge it’ll be a while longer I expect. Having Lapua brass as a plan B isn’t a bad situation to be in.

ACC is awesome. I put wifeys 457 into an XRS with an enclosed fore end and she couldn't be happier, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

You'll just have to pop over and have a play Mike. It's about half the weight of my race guns!