Presented by Leupold Optics
Supported by MDT
Inside Pro Match Rifles: PRS, NRL Hunter, and Real-World Setups
In Episode 3, Dan Bertocchini puts everything from the series into action. This final episode moves from theory and setup into real-world execution, breaking down long-range hunting scenarios from 700 to over 1,100 yards. Dan walks through target engagement, wind calls, elevation data, and position building using the same rifles, optics, and support gear covered earlier in the series.
You will see direct comparisons between calibers including the 6.5 PRC, 22 Creedmoor, and 300 Norma Magnum, along with real-time ballistic data, wind holds, and practical tradeoffs between bullet weight, recoil, energy, and wind forgiveness. Lead-free hunting options are also tested and explained, showing how modern copper bullets perform at distance.
The episode closes with simulated NRL Hunter and PRS-style stages, demonstrating how tripod use, bags, bipods, and smart positioning allow shooters to adapt when prone is not an option. The focus stays on decision-making, consistency, and building positions that work in real terrain, not ideal conditions.
This episode wraps the series by showing how proper rifle setup, ballistic understanding, and field fundamentals come together when it matters most.
In Part 2 of our Modern Day Precision Cartridge & Rifle Setups series, Dan Bertocchini goes in depth on precision rifle cartridges, rifle setups, and the exact gear he runs for PRS, NRL Hunter, and real-world hunting applications.
Dan breaks down his current match rifles, including his 6 Dasher PRS setup, his 6.5 Creedmoor NRL Hunter build, and his 6.5 PRC hunting rifle. He covers optics, reticles, mounts, chassis selection, barrel length, twist rates, rifle balance, recoil management, bags, bipods, tripods, and ballistic solvers, along with why consistency matters more than chasing specs.
This episode also shows how Dan approaches shooting from real terrain using bags, logs, and tripods, and how he engages targets from 700 yards to beyond 1,100 yards using the same equipment he carries in the field. This video is built for shooters who want proven setups, practical decisions, and gear that performs under pressure, not theory builds.
Presented by Leupold Optics. All optics featured are Leupold Mark 5HD scopes with PR2 reticles, the same glass Dan relies on in competition and in the field.
Supported by MDT Sporting Goods.
The first part of this ultimate breakdown of modern precision rifle cartridges and rifle setups from a shooter who lives this stuff every single day. In this episode, Dan Bertocchini explains what actually works in PRS, NRL Hunter, field matches, hunting, and real duty use.
No hype, no myths, just real world knowledge backed by years of competition experience and thousands of rounds fired. This series is proudly sponsored by Leupold, the optics trusted by shooters who demand absolute consistency every single day. You will learn why consistency beats raw speed, which calibers are dominating the precision world, and how cartridges like the 6 Dasher, 6 GT, 25 Creed, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 6.5×47 stack up in real conditions.
You will also see what matters most in a precision rifle build including optics, mounts, barrels, actions, triggers, brakes, suppressors, bipods, bags, chronographs, ballistics calculators, and more.
Since optics are one of the most critical parts of long range performance, Dan highlights why he relies on Leupold glass for tracking reliability, clarity, and repeatable adjustments under match pressure. When your entire hit depends on a tiny movement inside your scope, consistency is everything.
This episode sets the foundation for the rest of the series by giving you the fundamentals of long range accuracy and reliable performance so you can hit more targets with confidence. If you want to compete, hunt, train, or improve your long range shooting skills, this is your starting point.
Big congratulations to Dan for finishing 3rd in Production at the 2025 PRS Final!
Thanks to our video sponsors, Leupold Optics and MDT!
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