EP 154: Lessons from NRL Hunter Match | Instructor's Corner

This video documents the experience at PSA's The Gathering 2026, focusing on long-range shooting events. Key highlights include participation in a 50-caliber Barrett shoot and an attempt at a one-mile shot. The content emphasizes the challenges of extreme long-range shooting, including wind calls and precise aiming techniques, with participants achieving notable successes.

This video explains the unique challenges and benefits of competing in NRL Hunter, a precision rifle competition that simulates real-world hunting scenarios. It highlights how hunters often outperform flat-range shooters due to their ability to find, range, and engage targets in natural environments. The presenter details three key reasons to participate: testing skill sets, evaluating gear under load, and improving overall marksmanship through precision shooting. The video also provides a comprehensive look at the gear carried and lessons learned from a two-day match, emphasizing positional stability, communication, and efficient equipment use.

This episode recaps the NRL Sheep Mountain Shoot Out, highlighting the differences between PRS and NRL Hunter formats. Key takeaways include the importance of target acquisition in blind stages, building efficient shooting positions under pressure, and practicing realistic hunting scenarios. The discussion emphasizes how competitive shooting, particularly NRL Hunter, can significantly improve a hunter's ability to make critical shots in the field by forcing efficient processes and stress management.

This episode of the Hornady Podcast features Travis Ashida, founder of NRL Hunter, discussing the practical precision of the sport. It highlights how NRL Hunter bridges the gap between competitive shooting and real-world hunting scenarios, emphasizing practical rifle configurations, ethical shot placement, and building shooter confidence. The conversation delves into the rules, divisions, and the community aspect of NRL Hunter, underscoring its role in developing skilled and confident hunters.

This guide covers the essential steps for a new competitor preparing for an NRL Hunter match. It details rifle setup with specific components like a Bergara .308, MDT chassis, and Vortex optic, emphasizing the importance of meeting class weight requirements for the 'Open Light' division. The process includes magazine preparation and the crucial rifle weigh-in procedure at the match check-in. Instruction is provided by an experienced shooter familiar with PRS and NRL Hunter formats.

This video explores the possibility of showcasing Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and Extreme Long Range (ELR) shooting content. The creators are asking their audience if they are interested in seeing this type of specialized shooting discipline, hinting at potential future videos focusing on these advanced shooting disciplines. The content would likely involve discussions and demonstrations related to long-range accuracy, specialized equipment, and marksmanship techniques required for PRS and ELR.

This guide details the advanced technique for executing a long-range elk hunt, as demonstrated by a 12-year-old hunter under expert supervision. It emphasizes precise range estimation, scope adjustment using ballistic turrets, and marksmanship fundamentals for a successful shot at extreme distances (1376 yards). The process highlights the importance of preparation, practice, and specialized equipment for challenging hunting scenarios.

This expert guide from Gunwerks demonstrates the significant impact of the Coriolis effect on long-range bullet trajectory. Jeremy Winters, a Gunwerks Product Specialist, explains how Earth's rotation can shift Point of Impact (POI) by over 1 MOA at 1000 yards when shooting East or West. The video provides a live-fire demonstration and recommends shooting North or South to collect accurate ballistic data, minimizing Coriolis-induced errors.

This guide details the process of transforming a factory Remington Model 700 Sendero into a more capable long-range rifle, as demonstrated by Mike Davidson from Gunwerks. Key steps include a trigger upgrade to a 2-pound pull and a precision bedding job using Devcon Aluminum Putty to ensure action stability. The process emphasizes proper disassembly, careful application of bedding materials, and correct reassembly with specific torque values for action screws.

This video demonstrates a professional long-range coyote hunt in Montana, showcasing the effective use of a Gunwerks rifle. Dustin Butler, a representative for Gunwerks, highlights the 'range, dial, and kill' method for successful predator engagement at various distances, from close encounters to over 500 yards. The guide emphasizes proficiency with long-range optics and equipment for accurate shots in challenging terrain.