A two-day NRL Hunter-style steel match in Southern California high desert terrain, combining hiking, natural positions, and ethical hunting scenarios with targets from 100–1,000 yards.
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The Mason Valley Steel Hunter returns for its 5th year at Mason Valley Ranch near Julian, CA, bordering Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This NRL Hunter-format match is built for shooters who can manage terrain, time, and decision-making; not just square-range precision.
Set across 8,500 acres of high desert at 2,400 ft ASL, competitors will hike to most shooting locations and engage steel targets from roughly 100 to 1,000 yards. Expect rocky ground, low scrub, and dry conditions typical of Southern California in late winter.
Match Details:
Shooter Insight:
Come with confirmed DOPE: there’s no opportunity to re-verify past 100 yards before match start.
February 27, 2026
