This is a great video that should be required viewing! I have a list of things to consider before every stage that is taped to my clipboard so I can look at it regularly. There are all hard lessons learned, some more than once. Don't be afraid to ask questions and/or borrow bags. Planning the stage 1. Front support 2. Rear support 3. Get low when possible 4. Minimize movements Stage Prep: 1. Gather DOPE data a. Multiple wind locations b. Write DOPE card 2. Develop plan and gear a. Gear limits b. Hold over vs dial 3. ID targets and landmarks from shooting position 4. Mental walkthrough 4x a. Target sequence b. Positions c. Magazine change timing 5. Verify parallax and elevation on scope 6. Check magazines full and spare (always have a spare) 7. Gather gear 8. FOCUS my mind And a list to remind me of things to do while I'm shooting the stage: Shooting the stage 1. Natural Point of Aim 2. Respiratory pause; don’t hold breath 3. Grip 4. Rifle level 5. Trigger press and hold 6. Spot the shot 7. ADJUST AGGRESSIVELY

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

I might just have to turn this list into a video!

Great walk through! For everyone that is thinking about shooting their first NRL22 match, it's a ton of fun. Give it a try.

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I greatly appreciate these videos you do. EXTREMELY HELPFUL

Thank you so much, very needed to watch this.

@CopperStarPrecision

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

That was fantastic!!! Great job!!!

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I am wanting to get into NRL 22 this year , what an awesome video ! Super helpful and I really appreciate you doing this 👍

@CopperStarPrecision

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Stay safe and have fun, but be careful... it can get addicting!

I haven’t shot competitive 22s since my young days back in the 70’s with turkey shoots lol. This year, I’ve decided to get back into some competitive shooting. I found out there is an NRL22 match up here in Alberta, Canada in late March. This was the video I needed to see before I submitted my entry so thanks a bunch!

@CopperStarPrecision

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Don't forget to have fun. Also check out my March course of fire videos for strategies on each stage!

Great video! Thank you!

@CopperStarPrecision

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

This is a good honest review of how an NRL22 or a Rimfire PRS event is run. In most cases the PRS events are much more difficult do to the longer ranges. God Bless you all.

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

Very true, PRS Rimfire is generally more challenging.

Thanks, very well done

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great timing! I shoot my first NRL22 match this weekend. Appreciate the video...it's nice to have a good idea of what to expect at the match.

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

Best of luck! Shoot straight!

@wheelzup7597

2 ай бұрын

How was your match?

This is great!!

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks again,

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

This was just what i was hoping to find

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad it helped!

This is all great information I shot my first nrl22 match on the tenth of this month one thing I will add to this info is if you make any major changes to the rifle you are bringing to the match take it to the range after the change. I am saying this because I'm the dumb butt who changed the firing pin in my rifle just before this match and I did not bring it to the range after BIG MISTAKE my rifle did not shoot as it needed a little filing work to function properly luckily for me I had a friend who signed up for the match at the same time and he let me shoot his rifle I still did horrible at the match but it was so much fun. If you are on the fence about entering in to a match just do it you will not regret it.side note if you are disabled make sure you can get into the position that are in the match I wear a brace on my right leg and it doesn't allow my leg to bend all the way so the course with the chair had to be done modified for my self I did not let them know ahead of time about my issue thinking I could do it without checking when you sign up they will eventually post a course of fire and you will know what the obstacles are then you can try them before hand

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

Great advice. Welcome to the sport!

@mxwizzard

5 ай бұрын

@@CopperStarPrecision thank you

Thanks for this video. I live in west central Forida and need to find if they have any matches in my area. This would be fun.

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

Any time! It doesn't look like there are many NRL22 clubs near Tampa (if that's what you mean by west central FL), but there are some PRS Rimfire matches which are similar to the NRL22 matches.

@brianwest5348

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, i will check in to those. @@CopperStarPrecision

I haven't seen all your vids yet but the ones I have have been very helpful. Couple of questions: 1. What to do if you have a misfire. 2. What about equipment fails. Are you disqualified? 3. Lot testing. Do you clean your barrel between different lots or brands? Thanks again

@CopperStarPrecision

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Answers: 1. If it's an accidental discharge (AD) or negligent discharge (ND) it will probably be a stage/match DQ. If the round doesn't go off (hang fire) you're usually fine to eject the round and continue or cock the bolt again and try to make the round go off (as long as you're on the scope and on target). 2. Equipment fails can mean many things. You probably are done for that stage (not DQ'd, but you'll only get points for the impacts made before the malfunction). You can try to repair it before the next stage or substitute a similar rifle and continue the match. Sometimes you are allowed a mulligan and can redo the stage. 3. Lot testing is key. For my open rifle I have settled on Lapua ammo so if I'm testing as long as I use ammo with the same bullet and lubrication (SK/Lapua) then I don't find the need to clean (unless the round count gets high). If I was switching between CCI/ELEY/Norma/Lapua/RWS etc. I would clean and re-season the barrel with each different brand. For your first 2 questions I would consult the rulebook and ask the Match Director for guidance for your specific match.

@wm973

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Very helpful understanding the in's and out's of a match. I'll download the rule book and read. Thank you again.@@CopperStarPrecision

i am trying to build the ruger precision rifle like your video. could you provide part numbers or descriptions that you actual used for the build. very much enjoy your videos. many thanks Bill

@CopperStarPrecision

3 ай бұрын

KZread doesn't allow links to firearms websites, but most of the accessories can be found at Anarchy Outdoors: MPA EVG (Enhanced Vertical Grip) Apex Bag Rider Anarchy Outdoors Extended Magazine Release Sawtooth Rifles Arca Swiss Hand Guard Adapter Timney Trigger (will no longer be allowed in base class)

great video... question: as an Old Gun, do I have to maintain contact with the rifle when going prone or exiting prone? Meaning... can I place the gun down (in the safe direction) get down and then mount the gun? BTW - Did you mention the 180 deg rule? Thanks again.... I am a USPSA / Steel Challenge GM trying the sport out... excited!

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

The rules state that you must maintain positive control of the rifle. If you set it down/pick it up off of the ground on purpose that is totally fine. If you drop the rifle, that's a big issue and a likely stage or match DQ. Check out my match footage videos for examples of prone stages.

@JustSayinUSN

5 ай бұрын

@@CopperStarPrecision Thank you for the reply ... It's positively place the rifle down while these old bones go down and get back up LOL

Copper come over and join some of the Dayattherange Challenges. Would love to see that awesome 457 with your skills.

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

Challenge accepted

I shoot base class with a CZ 457 MTR varmint, and it has a cold bore shift (CBS) in cold weather only... but not in the summer matches??? Currently working out that data hopping the CBS is consistent.

@CopperStarPrecision

5 ай бұрын

My CZ457 MTR also had a CBS that was very annoying. I chose to re-barrel it and it is now my Open class gun. Due to the tight bore on the MTR model they are more prone to CBS. Some ammo is more susceptible than others due to the different types of lubrication used. I know people who shoot ELEY ammo have more issues and they end up plugging their barrels on both ends in-between stages as keeping the moisture in the barrel seems to help mitigate the CBS issue. Using Lapua/SK ammo seems to work better, but you need to find what works in your rifle.

How many events? Are they different for each location or club? I been doing the KYL. Done 5 of them and just got an email we are having our very first NRL22 event March 16th. This coming Saturday. I actually have to work. But I’ll get in the next one!

@CopperStarPrecision

4 ай бұрын

Each month the NRL22 organization sets a course of fire that consists of 5 stages. Every club in the country (and some international clubs) partake in the same course of fire for that month. Individual clubs may add bonus stages, but the 5 core stages remain the same Check out my other videos of match footage and the strategy videos for more information. The course of fire is published about week before the next month and I publish videos before the first weekend of the month for the next month's course of fire.

do most people use bolt actions or simi autos ? ive read some matches are single feed only indicating bolt actions would be almost mandatory

@CopperStarPrecision

22 күн бұрын

Overwhelmingly bolt action. There are a few semi-autos here and there, but the general consensus is that bolt actions are more accurate. I've never heard about a rule for single feed rifles only. The one exception is no tube fed rifles; all rifles should have detachable magazines.

Lookd like a PDC customs chassis. Can you tell me your setup?

@CopperStarPrecision

2 ай бұрын

It's changed a little bit since this video, but here are some details about the setup: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZY6dm5aradSsaM4.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5uBstyolq3gm5s.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/fn6VpaWkg866gZM.html

Wwhere is this at? Ben Avery? I did hear the RO mention Ben Avery, so I'm guessing this isn't Ben Avery

@CopperStarPrecision

2 күн бұрын

This match was at Phoenix Rod and Gun Club, but there are also matches at Ben Avery and Rio Salado Sportsman's Club.

@xdivineHART

Күн бұрын

@@CopperStarPrecision I wish I started competition when I was still in AZ

"Hit or miss" doesn't sound like it fits with the word "precision". Smallbore prone or benchrest would be for people with interest in "precision."

@CopperStarPrecision

Ай бұрын

Precision is relative to the rules of the sport/competition. A hunter may only have to be as precise as the vital zone of an animal. When you want to shoot a 1/4" target at 50 yards off of an unstable barricade without wind flags or shooting jackets that sounds pretty precise to me. While benchrest and smallbore prone may warrant a higher level of precision it should be expected given the gear used in those disciplines.

@jerryjackson5939

Ай бұрын

@@CopperStarPrecision I wouldn't consider hunting a precision sport, not would I consider just hitting something at 50 yards precision. The video I watched about NRL seems to have a decent amount of specific gear: bipods, sandbags. Smallbore prone only requires a sling, and is much more precise than this NRL "plinking."

@CopperStarPrecision

Ай бұрын

Cool, so just hitting a 0.25" steel target at 50 yards is plinking, but hitting a paper target with a 0.5" bull in ARA Benchrest with one-piece rests and wind flags or a 0.719" 10 ring with a shooting jacket, sling, and wind flags in smallbore prone competition is true precision. I guess there's no spectrum of precision, it's either precise or not. Got it.

@jerryjackson5939

Ай бұрын

@@CopperStarPrecision the x-ring on the A-51 50 yard prone target is 0.16 inches.