The 2026 Hornady Precision Rifle Challenge takes place June 26–27, 2026, with mandatory sign-in and zero confirmation on Thursday, June 25, at Hornady’s private ranch access point in Woodruff, Utah, near Evanston, Wyoming. Hosted by Hornady, this rare public match is held on an expansive, controlled-access property typically unavailable to civilian shooters.
The event is designed for experienced precision rifle competitors seeking a field-oriented course of fire with realistic movement, terrain, and stage flow. Shooters will complete 20 stages across two days, combining moderate hiking with efficient stage layouts.
Key Details:
- Field-style precision rifle match (20 total stages)
- Targets and data confirmation available to 720 yards
- Approx. 200-round total round count
- Day 1 includes ~⅔ mile of off-trail movement between stages.
- Day 2 stages are co-located near the parking.
- Lunch was provided on both match days.
Shooter Insight:
This match rewards preparation and logistics discipline as much as marksmanship; arrival timing, speed compliance, and physical readiness matter.
Visit the official event page for full details and registration.
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