PRS Talk Bullet Weight Rule Question

[combatgrunt84]

I'm brand new to PRS shooting my first match on Sunday going thru the rules I can only have a bullet that goes less than 2800fps and 178 and under so the question is WHY? If the bullet is heavier I have to make adjustments for Elevation more, if lighter you need to adjust more for windage soo? and no matter what lighter or heavier 2,800fps applies so what am I missing? I mean I'm coming from shooting USPSA/IDPA/Steel Challenge I just don't get this one? I mean the steel is 1/2 or 3/8 I would assume AR500 so?

 

[Sheldon N]

That rule only applies if you want to shoot in the "Tactical" division with a 308 or 223. Goal of that division is to prevent a ballistics "arms race" and to allow Mil/LE shooters to run their standard issue weapons against a level playing field.

You are welcome to run any weight or speed (sub 3200 fps) you want in the Open division, which is the division 90% of the competitors will be shooting in. You can shoot Open, even if you're running a 308.

 

[combatgrunt84]

I forgot to hit that I'm running a Gas gun at the moment also.