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4/13/2026 1:57:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AR-Zen][Edited]
Hello there,

I've never competed, so I have no idea how it may even look like, or what to expect. I have a standard AR-15 rifle chambered in 5.56, 16" barrel, and I shoot it with the suppressor, bipod in front, rear bag in front, and the 4-16x44 scope on top. I get decent accuracy with it at 100 yards from the bench: consistently in the range of 0.5 to 1.0 MOA. I prefer a slow shooting competition format, with no moving around. If I want to compete with it with the configuration that I listed, which type of competition would be the right fit?

I figured it would be the NRA 600x3 match, the "any rifle" division (rule 3.2), or perhaps the "tactical rifle" division? I am trying to understand this rule book.

Please advise.
6/24/2026 10:42:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 308-Racer][Edited] [#1]
Check out Precision Gas Gun. Great fit for your rifle. Although more dynamic than a prone match, there’s not a tremendous amount of running or anything, just moving from position to position. 50-1000 yards, positional shooting, 90-sec par time.  They’ll be in SC later this year.

Precision Gas Gun

An example stage:

IWI SPR 5.56 at 737 Yards! #precisiongasgun
6/28/2026 12:09:52 PM EDT
[#2]
Thanks, I'll check it out. In the meanwhile, I competed in a 600 yards match.

6/28/2026 12:52:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ironmaker][Edited] [#3]
This range in NC has a number of matches:  https://www.colemanscreek.com/competitions

I’m coming down from OH to shoot the DMR match on August 1st with my buddy.
If you don't have a plan, you can't change it.

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