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Precision Rifle Series
Precision Rifle Series (PRS) is a long-range and precision rifle-based shooting sports organization. The Precision Rifle Series is recognized as the leading organizing body for local, regional, national, and international precision rifle matches, including comprehensive score tracking and competitive structure. The number of active competitors has increased from 164 in 2012 to over 20,000 by 2025.
The competition seeks to find a balance between speed and precision, and targets can both have known (KD) and unknown distances (UKD). Shooting distances can vary from between 10 and 1,200 meters or yards, and thus the competitor needs to have good knowledge of their firearm's ballistics. The primary focus is on long range shooting, and a competition usually consists of several courses of fire. Each course usually has a set maximum time (par time), and the shooter is awarded points according to how many targets they manage to hit during that time. Targets presented are usually relatively small and made of steel to simplify scoring. In the PRS-series for instance, usually between 0.3–0.9 mrad (30–90 mm at 100 m, or approximately 1–3 MOA).
Long range sniper-style rifle matches at various ranges from unconventional shooting positions became popular in the 1990s. PRS rules established in 2012 stipulated rifles used by competing shooters must fire bullets with a diameter not greater than 7.82 millimetres (0.308 in) at muzzle velocities not greater than 980 m/s (3,200 ft/s). These limits are intended to prolong the life of the steel targets used in matches. There are six competitive categories for rifles firing such bullets.
Most competitors use variable-magnification telescopic sights. Cartridges firing 6 mm or 6.5 mm (0.24 to 0.26 inch caliber) bullets are popular because low recoil often enables shooters to observe whether they have hit or missed a target to assess whether another shot is required before moving on to the next target. Many competitors also use shooting bags to create a stable platform to rest their rifles.
Bolt-action rifles - Divisions, Categories and Classifications rifles:
The PRS has three bolt gun divisions and one gas gun division. All shooters must declare the division in which they will be competing when they register for the PRS. Shooters are permitted to shoot in multiple divisions in the same season. They however, must register for all divisions in which they choose to compete. It is imperative for shooters to ensure they are registered in the correct division for all matches if they plan on competing in multiple divisions. It is the shooter’s responsibility to ensure they are scored in the correct division. Failure to do so will result in a match disqualification (DQ).
All competitors shoot the same course of fire regardless of their registered division. Competitors are given a 1% variance on speed for environmental factors and equipment discrepancies
In order for shooters to be able to compete with their peers, PRS Series competitors are divided into classifications based upon their skill level and performance. The reason for the classification system is to have the ability to rank competitors and allow shooters to have true peer-to-peer recognition. This allows for goal setting and realistic achievement of attainable goals within the sport.
Precision Rifle Series
Precision Rifle Series (PRS) is a long-range and precision rifle-based shooting sports organization. The Precision Rifle Series is recognized as the leading organizing body for local, regional, national, and international precision rifle matches, including comprehensive score tracking and competitive structure. The number of active competitors has increased from 164 in 2012 to over 20,000 by 2025.
The competition seeks to find a balance between speed and precision, and targets can both have known (KD) and unknown distances (UKD). Shooting distances can vary from between 10 and 1,200 meters or yards, and thus the competitor needs to have good knowledge of their firearm's ballistics. The primary focus is on long range shooting, and a competition usually consists of several courses of fire. Each course usually has a set maximum time (par time), and the shooter is awarded points according to how many targets they manage to hit during that time. Targets presented are usually relatively small and made of steel to simplify scoring. In the PRS-series for instance, usually between 0.3–0.9 mrad (30–90 mm at 100 m, or approximately 1–3 MOA).
Long range sniper-style rifle matches at various ranges from unconventional shooting positions became popular in the 1990s. PRS rules established in 2012 stipulated rifles used by competing shooters must fire bullets with a diameter not greater than 7.82 millimetres (0.308 in) at muzzle velocities not greater than 980 m/s (3,200 ft/s). These limits are intended to prolong the life of the steel targets used in matches. There are six competitive categories for rifles firing such bullets.
Most competitors use variable-magnification telescopic sights. Cartridges firing 6 mm or 6.5 mm (0.24 to 0.26 inch caliber) bullets are popular because low recoil often enables shooters to observe whether they have hit or missed a target to assess whether another shot is required before moving on to the next target. Many competitors also use shooting bags to create a stable platform to rest their rifles.
Bolt-action rifles - Divisions, Categories and Classifications rifles:
The PRS has three bolt gun divisions and one gas gun division. All shooters must declare the division in which they will be competing when they register for the PRS. Shooters are permitted to shoot in multiple divisions in the same season. They however, must register for all divisions in which they choose to compete. It is imperative for shooters to ensure they are registered in the correct division for all matches if they plan on competing in multiple divisions. It is the shooter’s responsibility to ensure they are scored in the correct division. Failure to do so will result in a match disqualification (DQ).
All competitors shoot the same course of fire regardless of their registered division. Competitors are given a 1% variance on speed for environmental factors and equipment discrepancies
In order for shooters to be able to compete with their peers, PRS Series competitors are divided into classifications based upon their skill level and performance. The reason for the classification system is to have the ability to rank competitors and allow shooters to have true peer-to-peer recognition. This allows for goal setting and realistic achievement of attainable goals within the sport.