Chad Heckler wins another IPRF Limited title
Chad Heckler won his second IPRF Limited Division world title, according to a Vihtavuori press release published on 14 October 2026. The manufacturer reports a score of 171 out of 200 possible points.
Precision Rifle & PRS
News, results and background on Precision Rifle, PRS, centre-fire and rimfire competitions. Results are presented in the context of the relevant match and class.
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KAHLES Finals: Hungarian competitor wins military category
A Hungarian non-commissioned officer identified publicly by the initials N. P. won the military category at the KAHLES FINALS 2026 DECADE MATCH. Hungary's defence portal reported the result on 30 October 2026.
MDT DRT on video: The Long Shot examines a lightweight competition rifle
On 20 October 2026, MDT recommended a video by Mike at The Long Shot about a lightweight precision rifle with a DRT chassis. The written introduction gives the complete rifle's weight, including optic, suppressor and bipod, as approximately 5.59 kg (12 lb 5 oz).
Bergara Competition Elite: Ultimate Reloader reports on a one-mile test
On 28 October 2026, MDT presented a report by Gavin at Ultimate Reloader on the Bergara Competition Elite in 6mm Dasher. It focuses on a test at one mile, equivalent to 1,609.3 m / 1,760 yrd.
Listening recommendation: Cal Zant discusses his research on the PRS podcast
Cal Zant, the author of Precision Rifle Blog, joins Ken Wheeler on the Precision Rifle Series podcast. In his post dated 16 October 2026, Zant introduces the episode “What the Data Says Actually Matters in Precision Rifle Shooting.”
PRS: successes for Camdyn Powers and Lauryl Akenhead
According to Burris, Camdyn Powers has won the 2026 PRS Rimfire Ladies National Championship. Ruger also reports Lauryl Akenhead’s High Lady finish at the MPA Last Chance Qualifier.
Cartridges in long-range shooting: international trends and their sporting context
Tom from V-Projekte explores cartridges used in international precision shooting. Weitschuss adds context on PRS cartridge trends, competition formats and current association rules.
Telson Victory 5–32×56: MGH brings the PRS scope to German retailers
MGH presented the Telson Target Master Victory at JUST 2026. The scope with a 34 mm tube, FFP reticle and zero stop is already available in Europe.
Sinus Tuner Brake: muzzle brake and barrel tuner for €599
The Sinus Tuner Brake featured at the International Hunting and Shooting Days combines a muzzle brake, barrel tuner and alignment level in one component.
PRS without special equipment rules: Kahl Harmon explains Mil/LEO
Active military personnel and full-time law enforcement officers compete in Mil/LEO under Open Division equipment rules. USAMU shooter Kahl Harmon values competition as an honest measure of performance.
Diary date: KAHLES Finals on 16–17 October at Le Arcate
The KAHLES Finals 2026 bring dynamic long-range competition to Italy. The final is scheduled for 16–17 October at Le Arcate Shooting Range in Collesalvetti.
Silent But Deadly: A PRS-inspired competition using subsonic ammunition
A precision rifle competition with an unusual focus comes from Utah: Silent But Deadly brings together competitors using suppressed centrefire rifles and subsonic ammunition. Next Shot Precision organised the PRS-inspired format at Garth Kilpack Shooting Range in Springville.
Lapua MaxRT: range report at 1,000 m / 1,093.6 yrd
Lapua has reported on a long-range session with its MaxRange Target ammunition in 6.5 Creedmoor. In its publication dated 1 October 2026, the manufacturer describes using the factory load out to 1,000 m / 1,093.6 yrd.
IPRF World Championship in Texas: Austin Buschman wins Open
Austin Buschman won the Open division at the IPRF World Championship in Texas. After 20 stages, he led with 191 hits. Joe Pask followed on 189, with Luke Mckennie third on 185.
WI Barrel Maker 2.0: Lauryl Akenhead wins the women's classification
Lauryl Akenhead won the women's classification at WI Barrel Maker 2.0 in Tomah, Wisconsin. She placed 21st overall in Open. Ruger published the news on 27 August 2026.
Related knowledge
How do PRS Rimfire, NRL22 and NRL22X differ?
PRS Rimfire, NRL22 and NRL22X are names of different competition systems. They are not interchangeable. PRS Rimfire adapts elements of precision rifle competition to rimfire rifles. NRL22 has its own rules and organisation. NRL22X is another event format within this field.
How do Team, Field and Service Rifle formats differ?
Team competitions may add together individual scores from several participants. Other formats involve shared tasks. “Field” often describes competitions with changing environments or tasks. Neither word alone tells you which rules apply. How cooperation and scoring are organised is one of the key differences.