Best of the West Hunter

Best of the West Hunter runs March 6–8, 2026, in Bartlesville, delivering a terrain-driven NRL Hunter event focused on practical field shooting rather than gamey PRS props. The match is open to Pro, Skills, Teams, and Young Guns, with a strong emphasis on learning, movement, and ethical shot placement.

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Competitors will navigate a horseshoe-shaped course around Buck Creek with rolling hills, rocky bluffs, wooded draws, and open valleys. Expect realistic animal targets placed in true-to-life environments, with stage design aimed at high hit rates without eliminating the challenge.

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Match Details:

• 20 simulated hunting stages
• Targets from 200–900 yards (avg. ~400 yards)
• 80–160 rounds depending on impacts; bring extra for zero/truing
• One-mile light hike total; 50–100 yards between stages
• Life-sized AR500 animal targets across multiple species
• Closed-format event; no refunds and limited Skills slots (20)

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Shooter Insight:

This match rewards solid fundamentals and field awareness over speed; fitness, wind reading, and efficient rifle carry matter more than raw stage aggression.