Intro To NRL Hunter – 4 spots left!

An introduction of how to prepare for and successfully shoot an NRL Hunter Match. Register HERE

Have you been curious about the National Rifle League and the fastest growing competitive shooting event in the nation? Welcome to NRL Hunter!
In this training event we’re excited to detail the outline, mindset, and skillset challenged by an NRL hunter match, and get you feeling ready to jump in to your first event!

Training Will Include:
-Full overview of the NRL Hunter match structure, rules, and process.
-The CORE of NRL, how it differs from other options and why it was created
-Gear suggestions, set up, and tips that could save you hours and dollars as you look into joining the NRL match series!
-Rifle configuration, optics optimization, tripod / bipod interface
-Understanding of positional shooting, entry and exits to awkward positions, use of equipment for better stability, and natural point of aim,
-Shoot 3 stages as if you were registered as a Skills Shooter. Shoot the final 2 stages as if you were registered as an Individual Shooter (teams welcome to both!)
-After everyone has completed the full walk through of all stages, 3 stages will reopen for continued training. Each stage will be monitored by an experienced RO, and all borrow equipment will be available.

This event is hosted at the Upper Susitna Shooters Association 1000 yard range in Talkeetna, HOWEVER to keep stages blind, we’re shooting laterally across the 1000 yard range, which means, we’re training for a centerfire NRL Hunter competition, but can only shoot .22LR. .22LR ONLY no 22mag or .17HMR please.

True to the nature of the NRL hunter competitive structure, in this match,the targets are achievable for the average mid-range shooter –  the shooting portion is not the only challenge. Finding, ranging correctly, dialing for, and impacting the targets on a tight timeline from constructed shooting positions are together a formidable challenge! But arguably the most fun you’ll have with a rifle.

You can expect targets to range from 50-150 yards mimicking calculating ballistics for standard NRL targets which average from 300-700 yards. Targets will be sized appropriately to the NRL standard.

Packing List:
-Rimfire .22LR rifle, bolt or semi auto, best if equipped with removable magazines – 8 rounds possible per stage. Extra magazines and magazine pouch on your belt or rifle are recommended
– Scoped optic – best if equipped with externally adjustable turrets, AND / OR a reticle with sub-tensions for holds – remember targets are 30-100 yards in distance and range in size from 1″ – 6″
-Ammo – 40 rounds + sighters + practice ammo for continued training after the “match” concludes.
-Tripod, binos (range finding binos are NRL Preferred, but non RX is fine!) Range finder, tac table, shooting bag, bipod,
-DOPE for targets 30-100 yards
-Backpack – something you’d use for hunting! Does not have to be a frame pack, thought it’s nice if it can accommodate the shooting gear you’ll need for the day, and large enough to be supportive for a rear rest.

Clothing should be weather appropriate – factor in seasonal range conditions. Knee pads are recommended. Firing points are in the woods, dirt or mud – dress accordingly.

Available to Borrow:
If you don’t yet own, or have a source who can lend you the above items, every stage will have the following items available for your use.

– Rimfire Rifle / ammo / extra magazines – on your honor, bring cash to cover rounds fired in training if using our rifles – suggested $10-$20.
– Tripod, Tac Table,
– Shooting bag
– Binos / Range Finder

In preparation for this train up, please read the official NRL rules linked HERE.

Other Helpful Trainings:
Intro To Positional Shooting – May 10th
Intro To Tripods – May 10th

Reminder: This training is for centerfire NRL Hunter competition, but will require the use of Rimfire ONLY due to our range limitations – Any scoped .22 rifle, semi auto or bolt, with the ability to shoot MOA groups at 100 yards is welcome in this class!

Dust off that scoped .22, it’s time to come get your learn on! See You There!

Airport Pickup from TKA available, contact us for options!

The Alaska NRL Hunter competition June 20-22 is currently listed as FULL, some spots are changing hands and are are listed on the NRL Hunter Official Facebook page. Visit their page for more info!

ROs are still needed as well! Contact us for details!