New Rules for NRA 's AR Tactical Mid-Range Prone-2026

[Cochran]

Has been NRA MR-1.

Some folks have previously expressed concern that the MR-1FC should be used.

Honestly, it does not matter to me as long as all the AT-Tactical shooters are on the same target (and the actual target matches the Shotmarker)…..

Good point Andy. If the paper target doesn't match the Shotmarker setting its very strange.

 

[Jeff Porter]

Good point Andy. If the paper target doesn't match the Shotmarker setting its very strange.

I had that experience at Memphis one day shooting sling MRP match. I thought I had too much coffee that morning because my hold was all over the X/10 ring. Score seemed OK ( other than my crossfire). After the second string I realized it was an F face and the E target was scoring it as sling target.

Edit to add… in informal club matches at 300 yards we have left the rapid prone face on the target and shot slow prone on that. Service rifle 4.5 x scope it isn’t ideal but worse with match rifle and higher magnification.

 

[Andy Legg]

I had that experience at Memphis one day shooting sling MRP match. I thought I had too much coffee that morning because my hold was all over the X/10 ring. Score seemed OK ( other than my crossfire). After the second string I realized it was an F face and the E target was scoring it as sling target.

Edit to add… in informal club matches at 300 yards we have left the rapid prone face on the target and shot slow prone on that. Service rifle 4.5 x scope it isn’t ideal but worse with match rifle and higher magnification.

If the club does not have the MR-1 target face…. I would prefer to shoot using the shop marker set to the F class face……. Then after the string of fire is complete, change it back to MR-1 on the shop marker….. It will automatically rescore the string. This would keep the holdovers consistent with the target face and what’s on your monitor.

 

[charlie b]

"(g) Reduced Capacity Magazines. Reduced capacity magazines (loading sleds) are permitted. "

This implies that the course of fire will allow single shot procedures. That opens up bullet and cartridge selection a lot if it is the case.

 

[Andy Legg]

"(g) Reduced Capacity Magazines. Reduced capacity magazines (loading sleds) are permitted. "

This implies that the course of fire will allow single shot procedures. That opens up bullet and cartridge selection a lot if it is the case.

Mid-Range Prone is typically Slow-Fire. Safety Rules dictate Single Feeding (not out of a Magazine). Rapid Fire (Across the Course) is Magazine Fed.

Me and my two sons have shot AR-Tactical Mid and Long Range Prone Matches at very many ranges across the United States….I have never seen Magazine Length Ammo checked or Ammunition that is Longer than Magazine Length being an issue.

All said, I agree the bullet and cartridge selection is pretty much wide open especially in the NRA’s AR-Tactical-Any Rifle Catagory.

Good Luck & See you at the Range!

Andy Legg

 

[charlie b]

Thanks Andy. I knew of the prone rules but wondered if that would carry over into these classes.

 

[Andy Legg]

Thanks Andy. I knew of the prone rules but wondered if that would carry over into these classes.For what it is worth, we do carry magazine length ammo with us when traveling to a match we have not been to before (especially if it is a long distance away).

When we first started shooting AR-Tactical there was quite a bit of internet discussion around whether the No-Sled rule’s intent was to require Magazine Length ammo.

Just to make sure we covered all our bases, we always carry magazine length 77 grain .223 when attending matches we have not shot in before (especially if traveling a great distance).

Never had or seen any issues with it though.

One of the rifles we shoot is a 6x45 loaded at 2.600” COAL 105 grain Nosler RDF…..does not even come close to fitting into a magazine (see attached photo compared to 62 grain M855).

 

[Jeff Porter]

When we first started shooting AR-Tactical there was quite a bit of internet discussion around whether the No-Sled rule’s intent was to require Magazine Length ammo.

I was not paying close attention at the time but I remember thinking it was an odd rule because it is not a big deal to single load from a standard magazine and in prone matches you are required to single load. If the intent was to get more guys to come shoot and use run what you brung mag length ammo it makes sense, but as a requirement to do so, it didn't quite get the job done.

 

[Stumpy1]

So, one thing I am getting from this is that you will no longer be able to use a backpack or 'field expedient' front support.

Is that how you guys are reading the changes?

Frank

 

[DE-F-Open]

So, one thing I am getting from this is that you will no longer be able to use a backpack or 'field expedient' front support.

Is that how you guys are reading the changes?

Frank

yes

 

[Herzo]

How do 2 stage triggers qualify under 3.3.2[d] .....Only military style triggers are permitted..... ?
Not trying to start a fight, just asking.