A two-day NRL Hunter match in western Pennsylvania focused on realistic hunting scenarios, long hikes, and practical field shooting from 50–1,000 yards across mountainous terrain.
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The Ruger American Long Hunter Challenge runs March 27–29, 2026, at Ben Franklin Range near Templeton, Pennsylvania. This is an NRL Hunter event built around real-world hunting skills rather than square-range shooting.
Designed by experienced competitors William Righter and Aaron Martin, the match caters to both first-time NRL Hunter shooters and seasoned competitors. Expect physically demanding days, realistic stage design, and decision-making under fatigue, very much a “pack in, hunt all day” format.
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This match rewards fitness, efficient gear setup, and mental pacing as much as ballistic skill.
The Ben Franklin Range in Armstrong County, PA, is a 1,100-acre full-spectrum training facility featuring 24/7 flat ranges, ELR steel targets at distances of up to 2,500 yards, and a CQB shoot house designed for serious long-range and tactical shooters.
March 27, 2026
