2.3 Bolt Gun - Production Division
The PRS Production Division was created to encourage growth to our shooting
community from outside our ranks by allowing shooters the opportunity to compete in
PRS events without being disadvantaged due to custom equipment. In order to
accomplish this, we have set limits on the original cost of your rifle and the optic. All
other equipment that can be mounted to or added to your rifle that doesn’t significantly
increase accuracy will be considered accessories and will not be regulated. We want
shooters to be able to buy new equipment or pick up a new item off a prize table and be
able to use it without the fear of being disqualified from the Production Division.
2.3.1 Production Division rifles shall not exceed $3,000 USD as listed on the company’s
website. The optic shall not exceed $2,500 USD as listed on the company’s website.
• Discontinued rifle models that met the above published price limits, before being
discontinued, will be allowed continued use in the Production division.
• Rifle models purchased that met the above criteria at the time of purchase but
have undergone a subsequent price increase on the manufacturer’s website, will
be allowed continued use in the Production division. In this case, PRS
competitors must submit documentation of the date of purchase to the PRS.
2.3.2 Rifle: For the purpose of the Production Division, a rifle is defined as a publicly
available rifle per the original manufacturer’s configuration of a complete firearm which
will be comprised of at least but not limited to the following: stock with bottom metal or
chassis, a complete action, a barrel and a trigger mechanism.
2.3.3 In order to compete in the PRS Production Division the manufacturer of the
competitor’s rifle must meet the following requirements:
• The manufacturer must be a licensed manufacture of firearms and ammunition (a
Type 7 FFL).
• The manufacturer must produce 50 or more production rifles per year.
Discontinued models must have had a total production of 250 units.
• Manufacturers must produce 50 production rifles before being approved as a
PRS production rifle.
• The manufacturer must maintain a website on which the rifle and its
specifications are listed.
• All actions and barrels must have the name of the manufacturer conspicuously
engraved, cast, or stamped on the firearm within ATF regulations 27
CFR479.100.
The intent of the rule change is to better define the production division for both shooters
and manufacturers. Shooters that have been competing with Production rifles under the
old rules will be allowed to continue to compete in the Production Division. If the shooter
is unsure if their rifle meets the above requirements, they must email the PRS for written
approval.
2.3.4 Optics: For the purpose of the Production Division, an optic is defined as a
magnified optical system capable of safely engaging targets at various ranges through
the use of an internal reticle and or adjustable turrets.
2.3.5 Accessories: For the purpose of the Production Division, the following items are
considered accessories and will not be regulated or prohibited from being used on or in
conjunction with your production rifle: muzzle brakes, barrel tuners, silencers, barricade
stops/blocks, rifle weights, custom paint, rings, red dot sights, bags, pads, bipods, rails,
zoom levers, data card holders, bolt knobs, bubble level, grips, handguards, etc.
2.3.6 Ammunition: No Restrictions. Any and all types of factory ammunition or hand
loaded ammo is allowed.
2.3.7 Production Division Rifles will not exceed a caliber of .30 or a velocity of 3,200
fps. A match DQ will result any rounds over the speed limit of 3,200 fps (+/- 32 fps for
environmental factors and equipment discrepancies).
2.3.8 Match Officials may request at any point during a match that a competitor fire their
rifle through chronograph. If the bullet exceeds the 3,200 fps speed limit, the shooter will
receive an automatic match DQ.
2.3.9 Enforcement: The PRS WILL NOT maintain a list of authorized rifles or optics
due to the dynamics of the ever changing cycle of revised models, new products, and
upgrades being released by manufactures. Match Directors are responsible for
addressing and enforcing the Production Division regulation matters if and when they
arise on a case-by-case basis.
2.3.10 COF: Production Division shooters will shoot the same COF as Open Division.
2.3.11 Production Division Exceptions:
• If your production rifle came standard without a threaded barrel, you may have a
qualified gunsmith remove the barrel and thread it so you can run a brake or a
silencer, provided no additional work is done to the barrel or action to “Accurize
it”.
• If your barrel needs to be replaced, it must be sent back to the original
manufacture for a replacement barrel of equal value. Factory barrels are
authorized to be rebarreled/fitted by a gunsmith if no factory option to re-barrel
exists. However, only factory barrels are authorized replacements. Caliber
changes are authorized if the manufacture offers the caliber in the same
production gun.
• You may safely tune your original trigger but replacement triggers are not
allowed.
• You may glass bed rifles.
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