NRL realism

[hereinaz]

I figure that nothing that isnt actually hunting wont be contrived to a large degree. Skeet, trap and even sporting clays are nothing like bird hunting, but they’re still good practice. I would write the nrl rule book differently, but I didnt. The only truly odd thing to me is that there isnt a sporter division, as I think even 12lb is considered a heavy hunting rifle even by most folks that like heavy hunting rifles. Some sort of weight-based handicap system involving both rifle and gear might go a long way toward encouraging more people play with actual hunting gear; otherwise it’s just “on-sight prs”. But ultimately I guess if you want to use any competitive format it’s going to get gamed, so you either do it your way and dont worry about anyone else’s score, you game it along with everyone else and reap the benefit of working on positions and skills under time, or you find a different way to practice.

Weight includes the bipod, so the limit makes sense, IMO.

 

[LongWayAround]

I'm planning on going to one or two matches near me with the stuff I have and would carry while hunting. I don't really plan to do "well" I just plan to get "better."

I'll probably shoot my .223, which isn't allowed for big game in my state. That alone could be deemed "unrealistic."

 

[Harvey_NW]

The only truly odd thing to me is that there isnt a sporter division, as I think even 12lb is considered a heavy hunting rifle even by most folks that like heavy hunting rifles. Some sort of weight-based handicap system involving both rifle and gear might go a long way toward encouraging more people to play with actual hunting gear

Is there a minimum weight? This is all I can find in the rules.

 

[Jimbee]

Game the game by showing up with a combo that is zeroed and holds zero. And make sure your rifle/magazine feeds reliably. And don't forget to zero your turret after each stage. It's a lot of fun and great practice in my limited experience.

 

[huntnful]

It replicates find, range, build a position and execute the shot. The time and scoring adds pressure.

If you don’t gamify it, it’s not a game, it’s training. But, make it a game too.

Since ancient times games and martial arts mimic war and hunting. Focus on the way it can teach you, not what it can’t do.

And, after participating, you will gain an appreciation for the riflemanship of the winners, even if they do gamify it.

I know of a top finisher who runs an ultralight Savage factory rifle in 6.5 creed who still smokes 95% of the class. Running his “gamified” 25 creed only makes a difference of at most a few places in the finish.

There is no doubt that top shooters, with their NRL specific rifles and accessories have enough raw skill to grab ANYONES gun and outshoot them with it hahaha. They can freaking SHOOT

 

[hereinaz]

Is there a minimum weight? This is all I can find in the rules.
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No minimum weight.

 

[WKR]

The most unrealistic aspect to me is, you can hit a life-size steel target (deer,bear,etc..) way outside the vitals and it counts. Good for the game, bad for hunting.

 

[Juan_ID]

The most unrealistic aspect to me is, you can hit a life-size steel target (deer,bear,etc..) way outside the vitals and it counts. Good for the game, bad for hunting.

I have shot a handful of matches and imo the only thing close to life size are maybe the “rodent” targets and the turkeys.

 

[WKR]

I have shot a handful of matches and imo the only thing close to life size are maybe the “rodent” targets and the turkeys.

You haven't been to the MDT match then

 

[Juan_ID]

You haven't been to the MDT match then

That I have not, been to matches in Idaho Wyoming Oregon and Utah. I couldn’t imagine shooting at life-sized targets, I’d have to guess my scores would be significantly better haha.