Precision rifle competitions have ascended past the point of uncertainty as a proper shooting sport. They’re here to stay. As with many shooting sports, many people are intrigued but have trouble finding a starting point. So PRS (precision rifle series) has come up with a production division to help funnel these newbies into the sport, and growth is a surefire way to ensure the shooting sports survive the political wasteland of today.
The idea of a production division is to level the playing field with respect to equipment. Production divisions have been successful with other shooting sports like USPSA and IPSC, but in the pistol game you can make do with a $500 gun. Rifles tend to be a bit more spendy.
The defining factors with production division pistols are their dimensions, weight, and actual production numbers. The PRS production class has similar physical restrictions, but they also added a price limit. The problem is that prices have become pretty high, at $2,500 for the rifle and $2,500 for a scope. Five grand can be a bit much for a beginner not yet committed to selling body parts, and shooting sports aren’t for the faint of wallet.
Those who are nuts deep into the precision rifle game understand $2,500 for a rifle isn’t a lot of dough, but novice shooters with kids and a mortgage
