Roy W Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 So I have been looking into this precision rifle shooting, toying with the idea of giving it a go. From what I can see there is the Precision Rifle Series UK, GB Precision Rifle Assoc, and the UK Rifle Series and possibly others. Can anyone explain the difference between them? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCalleja91 Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 So they are 3 different organisations. PRS UK are affiliated to PRS, GBPRA to the IPRF which are both international bodies with world championships/finales.. each have slightly different rules in terms of what divisions there are etc. To my knowledge the UK Rifle Series is held by Gardeners Guns and isn't just PRS but a mix of Rifle comps. Come give it a go 💪🎯 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy W Posted August 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 Thanks, I'll have a look at the different 'versions' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlts Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Roy W said: So I have been looking into this precision rifle shooting, toying with the idea of giving it a go. From what I can see there is the Precision Rifle Series UK, GB Precision Rifle Assoc, and the UK Rifle Series and possibly others. Can anyone explain the difference between them? Thanks in advance Similar things PRS UK matches count towards the Precision Rifle Series UK leader board and finale - The top 5 overall get spots at the PRS finale in the US. PRS UK matches also feed into the GBPRA National leader board, from here the top shooters per category earn their place on the British team to shoot in the IPRF (International Precision Rifle Federation World Championships). The GBPRA exists to develop Precision Rifle Shooting in the UK and send a British team to the IPRF world champs, both centrefire and rimfire. Best thing to do is jump in to a match and get stuck in, there's every chance we'll see more PRS matches at Bisley, held over winter and organised by the NRA so there'll be more options to ring steels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 One odd thing about PRS is that none of the organisations are capable of sitting down in December and agreeing a schedule for the following year. Most disciplines that I shoot work out their programme up to a year in advance. Publicising a shoot a week or 10 days before it's happening means that many folk can't attend because of prior commitments. More folk would participate if it was better publicised. Regards JCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlts Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 18 minutes ago, jcampbellsmith said: One odd thing about PRS is that none of the organisations are capable of sitting down in December and agreeing a schedule for the following year. Most disciplines that I shoot work out their programme up to a year in advance. Publicising a shoot a week or 10 days before it's happening means that many folk can't attend because of prior commitments. More folk would participate if it was better publicised. Regards JCS Last year it was November the PRS UK calendar was announced on social media and put on the website, which made planning our year of fullbore competitions simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Charlts said: Last year it was November the PRS UK calendar was announced on social media and put on the website, which made planning our year of fullbore competitions simple. I note that you haven't posted a link to the website in your reply. Also, many shooters don't go anywhere near social media. This branch of shooting sports is not doing enough to get more folk involved. Regards JCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlts Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 2 hours ago, jcampbellsmith said: I note that you haven't posted a link to the website in your reply. Also, many shooters don't go anywhere near social media. This branch of shooting sports is not doing enough to get more folk involved. Regards JCS You're correct, I didn't include the website link as I was doing other things whilst replying. Quite the contrary to getting people involved as the numbers seem to be increasing each time out and the national leader board numbers keep growing. Like most things shooting it just takes a quick google, or making contact with the clubs/organisations actively putting on events, it's in everyones best interest to increase participation numbers. The PRS UK website has all of the dates on and here's a link to it. https://www.precisionrifleseries-uk.com/matches/ The GBPRA events link with the next few confirmed rimfire and centrefire matches on can be found here https://www.gbpra.co.uk/uk-precision-rifle/gbpra-events/ I dare say more events will be added here as the organising clubs inform the GBPRA of their dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Charlts said: You're correct, I didn't include the website link as I was doing other things whilst replying. Quite the contrary to getting people involved as the numbers seem to be increasing each time out and the national leader board numbers keep growing. Like most things shooting it just takes a quick google, or making contact with the clubs/organisations actively putting on events, it's in everyones best interest to increase participation numbers. The PRS UK website has all of the dates on and here's a link to it. https://www.precisionrifleseries-uk.com/matches/ The GBPRA events link with the next few confirmed rimfire and centrefire matches on can be found here https://www.gbpra.co.uk/uk-precision-rifle/gbpra-events/ I dare say more events will be added here as the organising clubs inform the GBPRA of their dates. Ryan Thanks, I look forward to seeing the 2024 schedule in January. Best regards John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlts Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, jcampbellsmith said: Ryan Thanks, I look forward to seeing the 2024 schedule in January. Best regards John Look forward to shooting with you again John, I'm sure they'll be released ASAP. I'm looking forward to another stacked competition year in 2024. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasky Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 On 8/21/2023 at 1:06 PM, jcampbellsmith said: Ryan Thanks, I look forward to seeing the 2024 schedule in January. Best regards John John, PRS UK have just launched their match dates for the 2024 season: Match One - Feb 24/25th Match Two - Apr 20/21st Match Three - Jun 1/2nd Match Four - Jul 13/14th Match Five - Aug 24/25th Finale - Oct 5/6th Here's a link to their Facebook Post: https://www.facebook.com/precisionrifleseriesuk/posts/702522528559789 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 25 minutes ago, pasky said: John, PRS UK have just launched their match dates for the 2024 season: Match One - Feb 24/25th Match Two - Apr 20/21st Match Three - Jun 1/2nd Match Four - Jul 13/14th Match Five - Aug 24/25th Finale - Oct 5/6th Here's a link to their Facebook Post: https://www.facebook.com/precisionrifleseriesuk/posts/702522528559789 Joe Excellent news. Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 2 hours ago, pasky said: John, PRS UK have just launched their match dates for the 2024 season: Match One - Feb 24/25th Match Two - Apr 20/21st Match Three - Jun 1/2nd Match Four - Jul 13/14th Match Five - Aug 24/25th Finale - Oct 5/6th Here's a link to their Facebook Post: https://www.facebook.com/precisionrifleseriesuk/posts/702522528559789 All at the Pro-Shoot Range in Caerphilly, South Wales, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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