For more information on the Christensen Arms MCR, visit christensenarms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how did I do? I only made 10 hits out of a possible 46. In fairness, I fired less than half of the allotted rounds. I almost didn\u2019t shoot at all on my first stage because I kept closing the bolt and engaging the safety which was a big \u201cno-no.\u201d When I did get into a solid position and could locate the target, the gun, the scope and the ammunition were money. I would love to run the course a second time to see how much higher I would score. After that, I would love to take the MCR and Mark 4HD scope on an antelope hunt in Wyoming where a 500+ yard shot is normal or a Montana elk hunt where you are hiking up steep mountains for days on end before getting one shot in less-than-ideal conditions. That is what the Christensen Arms MCR was made for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on the Christensen Arms MCR, visit christensenarms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another difference, if a USPSA competition says you need 100 rounds, you take at least 200. You can make up for misses and it never hurts to give a target a little extra love if you aren\u2019t sure if you hit the A Zone. In PRS, if it says you need 60 rounds, the max you will need is 60 rounds. Most courses only allowed eight or 10 rounds. Once those are fired, you are done. I ran out of time on every course, so I never even needed that many. Self-induced pressure gets you trying to rush and taking shots when the gun isn\u2019t completely solid. That\u2019s a mistake. Better to take the full 90 seconds and get one perfect shot off, than to have 10 misses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how did I do? I only made 10 hits out of a possible 46. In fairness, I fired less than half of the allotted rounds. I almost didn\u2019t shoot at all on my first stage because I kept closing the bolt and engaging the safety which was a big \u201cno-no.\u201d When I did get into a solid position and could locate the target, the gun, the scope and the ammunition were money. I would love to run the course a second time to see how much higher I would score. After that, I would love to take the MCR and Mark 4HD scope on an antelope hunt in Wyoming where a 500+ yard shot is normal or a Montana elk hunt where you are hiking up steep mountains for days on end before getting one shot in less-than-ideal conditions. That is what the Christensen Arms MCR was made for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on the Christensen Arms MCR, visit christensenarms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another difference, if a USPSA competition says you need 100 rounds, you take at least 200. You can make up for misses and it never hurts to give a target a little extra love if you aren\u2019t sure if you hit the A Zone. In PRS, if it says you need 60 rounds, the max you will need is 60 rounds. Most courses only allowed eight or 10 rounds. Once those are fired, you are done. I ran out of time on every course, so I never even needed that many. Self-induced pressure gets you trying to rush and taking shots when the gun isn\u2019t completely solid. That\u2019s a mistake. Better to take the full 90 seconds and get one perfect shot off, than to have 10 misses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how did I do? I only made 10 hits out of a possible 46. In fairness, I fired less than half of the allotted rounds. I almost didn\u2019t shoot at all on my first stage because I kept closing the bolt and engaging the safety which was a big \u201cno-no.\u201d When I did get into a solid position and could locate the target, the gun, the scope and the ammunition were money. I would love to run the course a second time to see how much higher I would score. After that, I would love to take the MCR and Mark 4HD scope on an antelope hunt in Wyoming where a 500+ yard shot is normal or a Montana elk hunt where you are hiking up steep mountains for days on end before getting one shot in less-than-ideal conditions. That is what the Christensen Arms MCR was made for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on the Christensen Arms MCR, visit christensenarms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another difference, if a USPSA competition says you need 100 rounds, you take at least 200. You can make up for misses and it never hurts to give a target a little extra love if you aren\u2019t sure if you hit the A Zone. In PRS, if it says you need 60 rounds, the max you will need is 60 rounds. Most courses only allowed eight or 10 rounds. Once those are fired, you are done. I ran out of time on every course, so I never even needed that many. Self-induced pressure gets you trying to rush and taking shots when the gun isn\u2019t completely solid. That\u2019s a mistake. Better to take the full 90 seconds and get one perfect shot off, than to have 10 misses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how did I do? I only made 10 hits out of a possible 46. In fairness, I fired less than half of the allotted rounds. I almost didn\u2019t shoot at all on my first stage because I kept closing the bolt and engaging the safety which was a big \u201cno-no.\u201d When I did get into a solid position and could locate the target, the gun, the scope and the ammunition were money. I would love to run the course a second time to see how much higher I would score. After that, I would love to take the MCR and Mark 4HD scope on an antelope hunt in Wyoming where a 500+ yard shot is normal or a Montana elk hunt where you are hiking up steep mountains for days on end before getting one shot in less-than-ideal conditions. That is what the Christensen Arms MCR was made for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on the Christensen Arms MCR, visit christensenarms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, forget the mechanical safety on your gun. Unlike 3-Gun where not using them can quickly get you disqualified, they don\u2019t use them. In fact, some competitors had removed their safeties completely. Instead, the bolt is kept open until you see your target through the scope, then you close it, press the trigger, and open it back up. That is the only time your bolt is allowed to be closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another difference, if a USPSA competition says you need 100 rounds, you take at least 200. You can make up for misses and it never hurts to give a target a little extra love if you aren\u2019t sure if you hit the A Zone. In PRS, if it says you need 60 rounds, the max you will need is 60 rounds. Most courses only allowed eight or 10 rounds. Once those are fired, you are done. I ran out of time on every course, so I never even needed that many. Self-induced pressure gets you trying to rush and taking shots when the gun isn\u2019t completely solid. That\u2019s a mistake. Better to take the full 90 seconds and get one perfect shot off, than to have 10 misses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how did I do? I only made 10 hits out of a possible 46. In fairness, I fired less than half of the allotted rounds. I almost didn\u2019t shoot at all on my first stage because I kept closing the bolt and engaging the safety which was a big \u201cno-no.\u201d When I did get into a solid position and could locate the target, the gun, the scope and the ammunition were money. I would love to run the course a second time to see how much higher I would score. After that, I would love to take the MCR and Mark 4HD scope on an antelope hunt in Wyoming where a 500+ yard shot is normal or a Montana elk hunt where you are hiking up steep mountains for days on end before getting one shot in less-than-ideal conditions. That is what the Christensen Arms MCR was made for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on the Christensen Arms MCR, visit christensenarms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I showed up at an AZ Precision Rifle Summer Club Match in mid-July at Cowtown Range north of Phoenix. It wasn\u2019t hard to get a spot; did I mention mid-July and Phoenix? They follow PRS rules. I explained this was my first match and I was lucky enough to have a fellow newbie in our squad. Everyone there was extremely helpful, explaining the courses, offering advice, and even offering different pieces of gear for us to try out in the stages. I have done plenty of USPSA, IDPA, and 3-Gun matches through the years, but there were a few differences I wish I had known before I started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, forget the mechanical safety on your gun. Unlike 3-Gun where not using them can quickly get you disqualified, they don\u2019t use them. In fact, some competitors had removed their safeties completely. Instead, the bolt is kept open until you see your target through the scope, then you close it, press the trigger, and open it back up. That is the only time your bolt is allowed to be closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another difference, if a USPSA competition says you need 100 rounds, you take at least 200. You can make up for misses and it never hurts to give a target a little extra love if you aren\u2019t sure if you hit the A Zone. In PRS, if it says you need 60 rounds, the max you will need is 60 rounds. Most courses only allowed eight or 10 rounds. Once those are fired, you are done. I ran out of time on every course, so I never even needed that many. Self-induced pressure gets you trying to rush and taking shots when the gun isn\u2019t completely solid. That\u2019s a mistake. Better to take the full 90 seconds and get one perfect shot off, than to have 10 misses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how did I do? I only made 10 hits out of a possible 46. In fairness, I fired less than half of the allotted rounds. I almost didn\u2019t shoot at all on my first stage because I kept closing the bolt and engaging the safety which was a big \u201cno-no.\u201d When I did get into a solid position and could locate the target, the gun, the scope and the ammunition were money. I would love to run the course a second time to see how much higher I would score. After that, I would love to take the MCR and Mark 4HD scope on an antelope hunt in Wyoming where a 500+ yard shot is normal or a Montana elk hunt where you are hiking up steep mountains for days on end before getting one shot in less-than-ideal conditions. That is what the Christensen Arms MCR was made for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on the Christensen Arms MCR, visit christensenarms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back home, I plugged the velocity and all of the data into a free, online ballistic calculator, and then printed up a page with my bullet drop and MOA adjustments needed out to 1,200 yards by 25-yard increments. I did not have time to check my dope and the next time I shot the gun was on the clock in competition. Definitely a gutsy move to compete only having fired nine rounds through the gun, but I got lucky and even at 600 yards, my dope was within an inch or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I showed up at an AZ Precision Rifle Summer Club Match in mid-July at Cowtown Range north of Phoenix. It wasn\u2019t hard to get a spot; did I mention mid-July and Phoenix? They follow PRS rules. I explained this was my first match and I was lucky enough to have a fellow newbie in our squad. Everyone there was extremely helpful, explaining the courses, offering advice, and even offering different pieces of gear for us to try out in the stages. I have done plenty of USPSA, IDPA, and 3-Gun matches through the years, but there were a few differences I wish I had known before I started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, forget the mechanical safety on your gun. Unlike 3-Gun where not using them can quickly get you disqualified, they don\u2019t use them. In fact, some competitors had removed their safeties completely. Instead, the bolt is kept open until you see your target through the scope, then you close it, press the trigger, and open it back up. That is the only time your bolt is allowed to be closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another difference, if a USPSA competition says you need 100 rounds, you take at least 200. You can make up for misses and it never hurts to give a target a little extra love if you aren\u2019t sure if you hit the A Zone. In PRS, if it says you need 60 rounds, the max you will need is 60 rounds. Most courses only allowed eight or 10 rounds. Once those are fired, you are done. I ran out of time on every course, so I never even needed that many. Self-induced pressure gets you trying to rush and taking shots when the gun isn\u2019t completely solid. That\u2019s a mistake. Better to take the full 90 seconds and get one perfect shot off, than to have 10 misses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how did I do? I only made 10 hits out of a possible 46. In fairness, I fired less than half of the allotted rounds. I almost didn\u2019t shoot at all on my first stage because I kept closing the bolt and engaging the safety which was a big \u201cno-no.\u201d When I did get into a solid position and could locate the target, the gun, the scope and the ammunition were money. I would love to run the course a second time to see how much higher I would score. After that, I would love to take the MCR and Mark 4HD scope on an antelope hunt in Wyoming where a 500+ yard shot is normal or a Montana elk hunt where you are hiking up steep mountains for days on end before getting one shot in less-than-ideal conditions. That is what the Christensen Arms MCR was made for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on the Christensen Arms MCR, visit christensenarms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back home, I plugged the velocity and all of the data into a free, online ballistic calculator, and then printed up a page with my bullet drop and MOA adjustments needed out to 1,200 yards by 25-yard increments. I did not have time to check my dope and the next time I shot the gun was on the clock in competition. Definitely a gutsy move to compete only having fired nine rounds through the gun, but I got lucky and even at 600 yards, my dope was within an inch or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I showed up at an AZ Precision Rifle Summer Club Match in mid-July at Cowtown Range north of Phoenix. It wasn\u2019t hard to get a spot; did I mention mid-July and Phoenix? They follow PRS rules. I explained this was my first match and I was lucky enough to have a fellow newbie in our squad. Everyone there was extremely helpful, explaining the courses, offering advice, and even offering different pieces of gear for us to try out in the stages. I have done plenty of USPSA, IDPA, and 3-Gun matches through the years, but there were a few differences I wish I had known before I started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, forget the mechanical safety on your gun. Unlike 3-Gun where not using them can quickly get you disqualified, they don\u2019t use them. In fact, some competitors had removed their safeties completely. Instead, the bolt is kept open until you see your target through the scope, then you close it, press the trigger, and open it back up. That is the only time your bolt is allowed to be closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another difference, if a USPSA competition says you need 100 rounds, you take at least 200. You can make up for misses and it never hurts to give a target a little extra love if you aren\u2019t sure if you hit the A Zone. In PRS, if it says you need 60 rounds, the max you will need is 60 rounds. Most courses only allowed eight or 10 rounds. Once those are fired, you are done. I ran out of time on every course, so I never even needed that many. Self-induced pressure gets you trying to rush and taking shots when the gun isn\u2019t completely solid. That\u2019s a mistake. Better to take the full 90 seconds and get one perfect shot off, than to have 10 misses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how did I do? I only made 10 hits out of a possible 46. In fairness, I fired less than half of the allotted rounds. I almost didn\u2019t shoot at all on my first stage because I kept closing the bolt and engaging the safety which was a big \u201cno-no.\u201d When I did get into a solid position and could locate the target, the gun, the scope and the ammunition were money. I would love to run the course a second time to see how much higher I would score. After that, I would love to take the MCR and Mark 4HD scope on an antelope hunt in Wyoming where a 500+ yard shot is normal or a Montana elk hunt where you are hiking up steep mountains for days on end before getting one shot in less-than-ideal conditions. That is what the Christensen Arms MCR was made for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on the Christensen Arms MCR, visit christensenarms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back home, I plugged the velocity and all of the data into a free, online ballistic calculator, and then printed up a page with my bullet drop and MOA adjustments needed out to 1,200 yards by 25-yard increments. I did not have time to check my dope and the next time I shot the gun was on the clock in competition. Definitely a gutsy move to compete only having fired nine rounds through the gun, but I got lucky and even at 600 yards, my dope was within an inch or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I showed up at an AZ Precision Rifle Summer Club Match in mid-July at Cowtown Range north of Phoenix. It wasn\u2019t hard to get a spot; did I mention mid-July and Phoenix? They follow PRS rules. I explained this was my first match and I was lucky enough to have a fellow newbie in our squad. Everyone there was extremely helpful, explaining the courses, offering advice, and even offering different pieces of gear for us to try out in the stages. I have done plenty of USPSA, IDPA, and 3-Gun matches through the years, but there were a few differences I wish I had known before I started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, forget the mechanical safety on your gun. Unlike 3-Gun where not using them can quickly get you disqualified, they don\u2019t use them. In fact, some competitors had removed their safeties completely. Instead, the bolt is kept open until you see your target through the scope, then you close it, press the trigger, and open it back up. That is the only time your bolt is allowed to be closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another difference, if a USPSA competition says you need 100 rounds, you take at least 200. You can make up for misses and it never hurts to give a target a little extra love if you aren\u2019t sure if you hit the A Zone. In PRS, if it says you need 60 rounds, the max you will need is 60 rounds. Most courses only allowed eight or 10 rounds. Once those are fired, you are done. I ran out of time on every course, so I never even needed that many. Self-induced pressure gets you trying to rush and taking shots when the gun isn\u2019t completely solid. That\u2019s a mistake. Better to take the full 90 seconds and get one perfect shot off, than to have 10 misses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how did I do? I only made 10 hits out of a possible 46. In fairness, I fired less than half of the allotted rounds. I almost didn\u2019t shoot at all on my first stage because I kept closing the bolt and engaging the safety which was a big \u201cno-no.\u201d When I did get into a solid position and could locate the target, the gun, the scope and the ammunition were money. I would love to run the course a second time to see how much higher I would score. After that, I would love to take the MCR and Mark 4HD scope on an antelope hunt in Wyoming where a 500+ yard shot is normal or a Montana elk hunt where you are hiking up steep mountains for days on end before getting one shot in less-than-ideal conditions. That is what the Christensen Arms MCR was made for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on the Christensen Arms MCR, visit christensenarms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I had time for one range session to sight in and get my ballistic data using my trusty LabRadar before my first competition. The MCR had a 20-MOA rail, so the scope was shooting high at 100 yards even after the turret bottomed out. I loosened the two Allen screws on the turret, turned it past, and was able to dial it in perfectly at 100 yards. My last three shots after my final sight adjustment were one single cloverleaf, and that was a big confidence booster. This rifle shot way under MOA.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back home, I plugged the velocity and all of the data into a free, online ballistic calculator, and then printed up a page with my bullet drop and MOA adjustments needed out to 1,200 yards by 25-yard increments. I did not have time to check my dope and the next time I shot the gun was on the clock in competition. Definitely a gutsy move to compete only having fired nine rounds through the gun, but I got lucky and even at 600 yards, my dope was within an inch or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I showed up at an AZ Precision Rifle Summer Club Match in mid-July at Cowtown Range north of Phoenix. It wasn\u2019t hard to get a spot; did I mention mid-July and Phoenix? They follow PRS rules. I explained this was my first match and I was lucky enough to have a fellow newbie in our squad. Everyone there was extremely helpful, explaining the courses, offering advice, and even offering different pieces of gear for us to try out in the stages. I have done plenty of USPSA, IDPA, and 3-Gun matches through the years, but there were a few differences I wish I had known before I started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, forget the mechanical safety on your gun. Unlike 3-Gun where not using them can quickly get you disqualified, they don\u2019t use them. In fact, some competitors had removed their safeties completely. Instead, the bolt is kept open until you see your target through the scope, then you close it, press the trigger, and open it back up. That is the only time your bolt is allowed to be closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another difference, if a USPSA competition says you need 100 rounds, you take at least 200. You can make up for misses and it never hurts to give a target a little extra love if you aren\u2019t sure if you hit the A Zone. In PRS, if it says you need 60 rounds, the max you will need is 60 rounds. Most courses only allowed eight or 10 rounds. Once those are fired, you are done. I ran out of time on every course, so I never even needed that many. Self-induced pressure gets you trying to rush and taking shots when the gun isn\u2019t completely solid. That\u2019s a mistake. Better to take the full 90 seconds and get one perfect shot off, than to have 10 misses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how did I do? I only made 10 hits out of a possible 46. In fairness, I fired less than half of the allotted rounds. I almost didn\u2019t shoot at all on my first stage because I kept closing the bolt and engaging the safety which was a big \u201cno-no.\u201d When I did get into a solid position and could locate the target, the gun, the scope and the ammunition were money. I would love to run the course a second time to see how much higher I would score. After that, I would love to take the MCR and Mark 4HD scope on an antelope hunt in Wyoming where a 500+ yard shot is normal or a Montana elk hunt where you are hiking up steep mountains for days on end before getting one shot in less-than-ideal conditions. That is what the Christensen Arms MCR was made for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on the Christensen Arms MCR, visit christensenarms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, I reached out to Federal ammunition to get some of their Federal Premium Gold Medal Centerstrike Open Tip Match 140-grain in 6.5 Creedmoor. It is brand new, but I was introduced to it at the aforementioned writer\u2019s event. It is laser accurate. We had a table covered in boxes of this ammo and we went through it like gangbusters. I see the advantage to hand-loading and working up a perfect load for your specific rifle. However, for most of us, time and money is a big factor. It is a lot cheaper and easier to find a premium round, get it dialed in, and stick to it. For competition, this round was perfect.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n I had time for one range session to sight in and get my ballistic data using my trusty LabRadar before my first competition. The MCR had a 20-MOA rail, so the scope was shooting high at 100 yards even after the turret bottomed out. I loosened the two Allen screws on the turret, turned it past, and was able to dial it in perfectly at 100 yards. My last three shots after my final sight adjustment were one single cloverleaf, and that was a big confidence booster. This rifle shot way under MOA.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back home, I plugged the velocity and all of the data into a free, online ballistic calculator, and then printed up a page with my bullet drop and MOA adjustments needed out to 1,200 yards by 25-yard increments. I did not have time to check my dope and the next time I shot the gun was on the clock in competition. Definitely a gutsy move to compete only having fired nine rounds through the gun, but I got lucky and even at 600 yards, my dope was within an inch or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I showed up at an AZ Precision Rifle Summer Club Match in mid-July at Cowtown Range north of Phoenix. It wasn\u2019t hard to get a spot; did I mention mid-July and Phoenix? They follow PRS rules. I explained this was my first match and I was lucky enough to have a fellow newbie in our squad. Everyone there was extremely helpful, explaining the courses, offering advice, and even offering different pieces of gear for us to try out in the stages. I have done plenty of USPSA, IDPA, and 3-Gun matches through the years, but there were a few differences I wish I had known before I started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, forget the mechanical safety on your gun. Unlike 3-Gun where not using them can quickly get you disqualified, they don\u2019t use them. In fact, some competitors had removed their safeties completely. Instead, the bolt is kept open until you see your target through the scope, then you close it, press the trigger, and open it back up. That is the only time your bolt is allowed to be closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another difference, if a USPSA competition says you need 100 rounds, you take at least 200. You can make up for misses and it never hurts to give a target a little extra love if you aren\u2019t sure if you hit the A Zone. In PRS, if it says you need 60 rounds, the max you will need is 60 rounds. Most courses only allowed eight or 10 rounds. Once those are fired, you are done. I ran out of time on every course, so I never even needed that many. Self-induced pressure gets you trying to rush and taking shots when the gun isn\u2019t completely solid. That\u2019s a mistake. Better to take the full 90 seconds and get one perfect shot off, than to have 10 misses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how did I do? I only made 10 hits out of a possible 46. In fairness, I fired less than half of the allotted rounds. I almost didn\u2019t shoot at all on my first stage because I kept closing the bolt and engaging the safety which was a big \u201cno-no.\u201d When I did get into a solid position and could locate the target, the gun, the scope and the ammunition were money. I would love to run the course a second time to see how much higher I would score. After that, I would love to take the MCR and Mark 4HD scope on an antelope hunt in Wyoming where a 500+ yard shot is normal or a Montana elk hunt where you are hiking up steep mountains for days on end before getting one shot in less-than-ideal conditions. That is what the Christensen Arms MCR was made for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on the Christensen Arms MCR, visit christensenarms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, I reached out to Federal ammunition to get some of their Federal Premium Gold Medal Centerstrike Open Tip Match 140-grain in 6.5 Creedmoor. It is brand new, but I was introduced to it at the aforementioned writer\u2019s event. It is laser accurate. We had a table covered in boxes of this ammo and we went through it like gangbusters. I see the advantage to hand-loading and working up a perfect load for your specific rifle. However, for most of us, time and money is a big factor. It is a lot cheaper and easier to find a premium round, get it dialed in, and stick to it. For competition, this round was perfect.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n I had time for one range session to sight in and get my ballistic data using my trusty LabRadar before my first competition. The MCR had a 20-MOA rail, so the scope was shooting high at 100 yards even after the turret bottomed out. I loosened the two Allen screws on the turret, turned it past, and was able to dial it in perfectly at 100 yards. My last three shots after my final sight adjustment were one single cloverleaf, and that was a big confidence booster. This rifle shot way under MOA.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back home, I plugged the velocity and all of the data into a free, online ballistic calculator, and then printed up a page with my bullet drop and MOA adjustments needed out to 1,200 yards by 25-yard increments. I did not have time to check my dope and the next time I shot the gun was on the clock in competition. Definitely a gutsy move to compete only having fired nine rounds through the gun, but I got lucky and even at 600 yards, my dope was within an inch or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I showed up at an AZ Precision Rifle Summer Club Match in mid-July at Cowtown Range north of Phoenix. It wasn\u2019t hard to get a spot; did I mention mid-July and Phoenix? They follow PRS rules. I explained this was my first match and I was lucky enough to have a fellow newbie in our squad. Everyone there was extremely helpful, explaining the courses, offering advice, and even offering different pieces of gear for us to try out in the stages. I have done plenty of USPSA, IDPA, and 3-Gun matches through the years, but there were a few differences I wish I had known before I started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, forget the mechanical safety on your gun. Unlike 3-Gun where not using them can quickly get you disqualified, they don\u2019t use them. In fact, some competitors had removed their safeties completely. Instead, the bolt is kept open until you see your target through the scope, then you close it, press the trigger, and open it back up. That is the only time your bolt is allowed to be closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another difference, if a USPSA competition says you need 100 rounds, you take at least 200. You can make up for misses and it never hurts to give a target a little extra love if you aren\u2019t sure if you hit the A Zone. In PRS, if it says you need 60 rounds, the max you will need is 60 rounds. Most courses only allowed eight or 10 rounds. Once those are fired, you are done. I ran out of time on every course, so I never even needed that many. Self-induced pressure gets you trying to rush and taking shots when the gun isn\u2019t completely solid. That\u2019s a mistake. Better to take the full 90 seconds and get one perfect shot off, than to have 10 misses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So how did I do? I only made 10 hits out of a possible 46. In fairness, I fired less than half of the allotted rounds. I almost didn\u2019t shoot at all on my first stage because I kept closing the bolt and engaging the safety which was a big \u201cno-no.\u201d When I did get into a solid position and could locate the target, the gun, the scope and the ammunition were money. I would love to run the course a second time to see how much higher I would score. After that, I would love to take the MCR and Mark 4HD scope on an antelope hunt in Wyoming where a 500+ yard shot is normal or a Montana elk hunt where you are hiking up steep mountains for days on end before getting one shot in less-than-ideal conditions. That is what the Christensen Arms MCR was made for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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