05-04-2018, 09:35 PM
If your really serious about getting into the PRS game, start here: http://bluesteelranch.us/
Prices actually used to be higher and I thought I got more than my moneys worth for PR1. You can do it with a Grendel with no problem (I did PR1 with my 18" carbine) and getting into the field with what you have will demonstrate its short comings and what sort of equipment is really required. Aside from getting on the known distance range and shooting 1k so everyone can say they shot 1k, most of the canyon work is 350-700 yards. Instead of spending $$ and then showing up to matches and realizing you need to modify your equipment and have no idea as to how to approach stages, it will leave you with a very good idea of what you need and how to approach. So its money well spent since it can save you some, plus an absolutely incredible 3 day full immersion with gun nuts like yourself on an incredible piece of real estate (kind of like Pebble Beach for shooters). Brian the lead instructor absolutely rocks and John Paul is apparently committed to attending all of the sessions this year - and I can tell you its pretty surreal to be on your rifle working with your spotter only to find out that JP has been watching you when he comes up to give you pointers and critique your equipment. It will also humble almost everyone. When I did the Carbine Marksman class in April, all of the 3 gunners were talking their 3 gunner bravado at dinner the night before the first day. Most of those guys got smacked down to earth by mid afternoon.
Note that when they say "intended for students with little to no experience in the discipline," they are referring to long range practical shooting. Not long range shooting.
The only downside is that its like being introduced to Heisenberg. And once you've been introduced to Heisenberg, not a lot of other product makes the grade!
Prices actually used to be higher and I thought I got more than my moneys worth for PR1. You can do it with a Grendel with no problem (I did PR1 with my 18" carbine) and getting into the field with what you have will demonstrate its short comings and what sort of equipment is really required. Aside from getting on the known distance range and shooting 1k so everyone can say they shot 1k, most of the canyon work is 350-700 yards. Instead of spending $$ and then showing up to matches and realizing you need to modify your equipment and have no idea as to how to approach stages, it will leave you with a very good idea of what you need and how to approach. So its money well spent since it can save you some, plus an absolutely incredible 3 day full immersion with gun nuts like yourself on an incredible piece of real estate (kind of like Pebble Beach for shooters). Brian the lead instructor absolutely rocks and John Paul is apparently committed to attending all of the sessions this year - and I can tell you its pretty surreal to be on your rifle working with your spotter only to find out that JP has been watching you when he comes up to give you pointers and critique your equipment. It will also humble almost everyone. When I did the Carbine Marksman class in April, all of the 3 gunners were talking their 3 gunner bravado at dinner the night before the first day. Most of those guys got smacked down to earth by mid afternoon.
Note that when they say "intended for students with little to no experience in the discipline," they are referring to long range practical shooting. Not long range shooting.
The only downside is that its like being introduced to Heisenberg. And once you've been introduced to Heisenberg, not a lot of other product makes the grade!
Let's go Brandon!