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Today Bergara launched a new lineup in their rimfire offerings! Let’s dive into the Bergara BMR-X Carbon .22LR rimfire rifle. Whether you’re a competition shooter, hunter, or casual plinker, the BMR-X is a solid option, and we’ve put it to the test. In this story we take it out of the box, set it up, […] Continue reading...

Think you have to reload to shoot tiny groups at 1,000 yards? Think again. Several top 25 PRS shooters trust factory ammo! We break down exactly which brands, SDs, group sizes, and costs, side-by-side. From 4 fps SDs to $1.80/round options, here’s your definitive guide to the best long range ammo. You might rethink your next ammo order after seeing this! The post Best Long Range Ammo for Those Not Reloading – What The Pros Use first appeared on PrecisionRifleBlog.com. The post Best Long...

A clean run under 45 seconds? It’s rare - but not impossible. I analyzed hundreds of shooter times across the newest PRS Skills Stage options to uncover what’s fast, what’s average, and what might win you a $3,600 scope. See how your time stacks up! The post How Fast Is Fast? Benchmark Times for the New PRS Skills Stage first appeared on PrecisionRifleBlog.com. The post How Fast Is Fast? Benchmark Times for the New PRS Skills Stage appeared first on PrecisionRifleBlog.com. Continue reading...

Does ultra-consistent ammo really give you an edge in PRS matches? For the first time ever, SD data was captured from every shooter at a major match. The data told a story no one expected! One guy had an SD of 69.8 and still finished 13th. Another had a 3.1 and didn’t crack the top 50. This breakdown of real match data just might flip what you thought you knew about SDs and performance. The post Do Lower SDs Actually Help You Hit More Targets? PRS Match Data Says… first appeared on...

The PRS has exploded - from a small grassroots series to over 13,000 active competitors and growing worldwide. But it’s not just bigger - it’s way more competitive! The targets are smaller, the stages are harder, and ties for 1st are becoming common. If you haven’t followed it closely, the numbers will surprise you. One chart in this article says it all ... The post How the PRS Exploded: 13,000+ Shooters and a Whole New Level of Competition first appeared on PrecisionRifleBlog.com. The...

When 63% of the best long-range shooters agree on something, it’s worth paying attention. We dug into the match ammo of the top 200 PRS competitors to find out what rifle primers they’re using – and what that reveals about performance and consistency. Find out what sets the top shooters apart and whether your load is leaving performance on the table. The post Best Rifle Primer – What The Pros Use first appeared on PrecisionRifleBlog.com. The post Best Rifle Primer – What The Pros Use...

Could your choice of powder be causing unexpected misses? We’ve all heard about powder temperature sensitivity, but how much does it really matter? I put two of the most trusted powders—Varget and H4350—to the test across a 100° temperature range to find out. The results? Not what I expected! I also share a list of the most temperature-stable powders from a team of engineers that has fired 100,000+ rounds testing in a lab. Check out the results and see what they mean for your shooting. The...

Your rifle powder could be sabotaging your groups—and you might not even realize it. A retired ballistic engineer exposes hidden performance killers and shares three critical factors that impact group size. Learn key insights (including a surprising tip about baby cereal?!) that could help you streamline your load development and get match-winning precision faster. The post Rifle Load Development: How To Find The Best Powder & Load For Accuracy first appeared on PrecisionRifleBlog.com. The...

Want to know what 88% of the best precision rifle competitors trust for their match ammo? We analyzed the rifle powder the top 200 PRS shooters are loading in their match ammo, and the results were overwhelming. After a dramatic shift in powder preference over the last decade, is your go-to powder still the best choice for long-range? Click to find out which powders are the best for long-range precision. The post Best Rifle Powder – What The Pros Use first appeared on...

Many people assume you need extreme magnification to hit targets at 1,000+ yards—but what if that’s not what the pros are actually using? I surveyed 200 of the best long range shooters in the world to find out their preferred scope magnifications, and the results might change the way you think about scope zoom. If you want to optimize your long-range shooting, you need to see this. The post Best Scope Magnification for Long Range Shooting – What The Pros Use first appeared on...