2026 MDT Hunter Challenge

The 2026 MDT Hunter Challenge runs April 26–27, 2026, in Arbuckle, California, as an outlaw-format PRS Hunter match designed to test updated scoring and handicap logic while maintaining field-style fundamentals.

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This event is built for experienced hunter-series and PRS shooters comfortable with positional work, time pressure, and ballistic accountability under field conditions. While classified as “outlaw,” the match follows PRS-style safety and structure, with flexibility in stage design and scoring.

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Match format highlights:

• Format: Hunter-style find, range, and engage stages
• Scoring: Experimental handicap logic (rifle weight + power factor adjustments)
• Rifle Weight: 9–17 lbs, ±4-point linear scale (13 lbs baseline)
• Power Factor: 265k–580k range, ±3-point linear scale (370k baseline)
• Division: PRS Sportsman’s division in play with cash payout
• Constraint: Limited field size (21 spots remaining); $300 entry

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Shooter Insight:

The handicap system rewards strategic rifle setup decisions, not just raw hit percentage.