Dedicated NRL Hunter Forum?

[wind gypsy]

Probably half the matches I shot last year did not have it on the stage description sign, had to ask the RO while on the clock.

Yeah, I wouldn’t like that. Should be clear before you start a stage.

 

[806guns]

Thought you didn't need to make power factor with factory ammo over 130gr? Or is that only for 6.5?


Definitely opens up a lot of options. I know my old Bergara b14 hmr would not make it, and that is a pretty popular gun that know should make it.

Only 6.5 and up.

 

[Sevens]

Still wish there was an “I actually hunt with this gun (and not from a blind)” class. Not sure how you would enforce it, but something to try and embrace the “Hunter” component versus gamer guns.

 

[wpeach1912]

Still wish there was an “I actually hunt with this gun (and not from a blind)” class. Not sure how you would enforce it, but something to try and embrace the “Hunter” component versus gamer guns.

No matter what rules they change, at the end of the day it’s always going to be a game. That doesn’t mean that it’s not fun or that you couldn’t still learn something from shooting one

 

[ID_Matt]

Still wish there was an “I actually hunt with this gun (and not from a blind)” class. Not sure how you would enforce it, but something to try and embrace the “Hunter” component versus gamer guns.

It’d be cool but then you’d open up a whole new can of worms with 2 camps of people - the ones who hunt with the 8 lb 300 PRC’s and the ones like me who hunt with a 10 lb 22 creedmoor.

 

[codym]

Still wish there was an “I actually hunt with this gun (and not from a blind)” class. Not sure how you would enforce it, but something to try and embrace the “Hunter” component versus gamer guns.

I would hunt with any of my LO guns, only change would be a low count mag. I’ve seen people at matches with 300 prc, 300 win mag, 7 prc, 6.5 prc etc. not sure why you need a more specialized class, run what you have and see how it stacks up. I shot a fun hunter games match which had no rifle limits essentially, I think 16 pound rule but no one weighed in. Lots of PRS setups. I shot my 13 pound rifle ( would make lo with different optics but didn’t feel like swapping them) Clayton, Mike and I each dropped two targets and were in a 3 way tie for first. I know Clayton was shooting a LO rig. My wife packed around a 6.5 prc this week looking for elk that weighed in just over 11 pounds. You can do very well with a light rifle but it’s competitive like anything so expect people to push things to find every advantage

 

[806guns]

Still wish there was an “I actually hunt with this gun (and not from a blind)” class. Not sure how you would enforce it, but something to try and embrace the “Hunter” component versus gamer guns.

I use the rifles i hunt with. I want to be very confident with my hunting setups. Learning the max effective ranges for these rifles and getting better at reading wind and positions is a big plus. Im not in it to win by any means.

 

[JDMBEND]

Still wish there was an “I actually hunt with this gun (and not from a blind)” class. Not sure how you would enforce it, but something to try and embrace the “Hunter” component versus gamer guns.

I hunt with my NRL rifle. Only downside is the 24” barrel can be a pita in brushy country. But it’s lightweight, accurate, and easy to shoot. Only change is a flush fit magazine

 

[Lawnboi]

It’d be cool but then you’d open up a whole new can of worms with 2 camps of people - the ones who hunt with the 8 lb 300 PRC’s and the ones like me who hunt with a 10 lb 22 creedmoor.

Yea he would be real disappointed when I show up with the 10lb dasher.

I do understand PF though, if only for spotting. 22 and 6mm bullets on full size animal targets are not the easiest to spot.

 

[806guns]

Anyone running a decent scope that doesnt have a small floating dot, ffp and at least 3-18 power?

 

[wind gypsy]

Anyone running a decent scope that doesnt have a small floating dot, ffp and at least 3-18 power?

What's decent? The 10 yr old kahles i624 on my NRL gun has a skmr2 reticle that isn't a dot.

 

[806guns]

What's decent? The 10 yr old kahles i624 on my NRL gun has a skmr2 reticle that isn't a dot.

Under 2k

 

[wind gypsy]

Under 2k

On the used market i624s are.

Almost bought another that came with a mount for $1600 this past summer.

 

[JDMBEND]

Lots of used Mark 5’s well under 2k. A new Mark 4 is under $1300. Burris XTR Pro’s are out there too. Used NX 8’a are under 2.

 

[806guns]

Lots of used Mark 5’s well under 2k. A new Mark 4 is under $1300. Burris XTR Pro’s are out there too. Used NX 8’a are under 2.

I have a few mark 4hds. I may be moving away from floating dot reticles

 

[Dave0317]

Still wish there was an “I actually hunt with this gun (and not from a blind)” class. Not sure how you would enforce it, but something to try and embrace the “Hunter” component versus gamer guns.

I kind of agree, but at the same time I know people would game whatever rules you put in place. And eventually the rules get outdated.

I’d say look at IDPA vs IPSC as an example. IDPA tries to be tactically relevant, but it’s based on some outdated concepts and I know they have had some recent changes, but as of a couple years ago, my daily carry set up wouldn’t be allowed in any category.

IPSC is more open about being a game. They have categories that try to make it accessible to guys buying factory guns and other categories that push the limits a lot more and allow you to make use of optics, comps, etc.

I think NRL hunter and some other smaller organizations are going to continue to evolve until a happy balance is found. Or at least the right handful of sub categories is made.
Like maybe put all the hard core gamer guns in an open category.
Have another category with a more balanced feature set. That could include weight limits, production rifle requirement, scope power or feature limitations, etc.
And then maybe one last category for very limited equipment to make the sport accessible to new shooters and hunters. Maybe like a sub $1500 rifle, 9x max scope power, no muzzle device or maybe a non-braked suppressor. Then make a max distance of 5 or 600 yards. I think that would get lots of regular hunting types to come try it out.

 

[lintond]

No matter what rules they change, at the end of the day it’s always going to be a game. That doesn’t mean that it’s not fun or that you couldn’t still learn something from shooting one

For me it’s about shooting on the clock under pressure that gives me awesome practice for unknown shots while hunting.


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[Jordan Smith]

Under 2k

LRHS2

 

[806guns]

LRHS2

How thick is the reticle at 12-14 power?

 

[rharbaugh]

Does anyone here have a NRL membership? The only benefit I could see is being able to register for events before the general public. (Feel free to add other benefits that i've overlooked) Seeing that the February Alabama match filled up in three hours, it might be worth getting one if a guy was wanting to shoot a couple matches this year.